What to do in an emergency This authoritative manual brings safe, accessible and reliable first aid information into one handy volume. How to cope and care in an emergency from splints, simple bandages and slings to life-saving techniques. Designed to help you assess, recognize and handle medical emergencies of all kinds swiftly, calmly and efficiently. Deals in detail with every level of problem, from sickness and headaches to serious incidents. Special chapters on everyday health care and life-saving techniques for babies and small children.