Quickly address children's medical situations. Prevention is the first and best form of treatment, but injury or illness can still happen. Medical Emergencies in Early Childhood, School-Age, and Home Settings, Third Edition is an easy-to-use and accurate tool to help professionals in early childhood settings quickly address these serious situations. In the fully updated third edition of this Redleaf Quick Guide medical resource, you will find: * Advice on when you should call for paramedics * Concise and easy-to-access lists of what to do and what not to do when faced with a child's injury or illness * Standard precautions to reduce the spread of infection and germs * Prevention tips to use in your child care environment * Information on preparing for emergencies, including recommendations for training and assembling an appropriate first aid kit * Resources for further reading on medical topics Designed to quickly find what you need. Reviewed by medical experts for accuracy and ease of use.