This is an indispensable guide for all parents and caretakers that covers a wide range of childhood emergencies. From anaphylaxis to burns to severe bleeding and bruising, this revised and updated fifth edition offers clear advice, and step-by-step photographs show you what to do, abiding by all the latest health guidelines and making first aid less daunting by giving more prominence to essential actions. Quick reference symbols at the end of every sequence indicate whether to seek medical advice, take your child to the hospital, or call an ambulance, and question-and-answer sections provide additional easy-to-access information. It even includes helpful advice on child safety in and around the home.