More than 1,000 pages of vital, up-to-date medical information for family health and safety.Our comprehensive medical encyclopedia is filled with authoritative information written by experts in concise, everyday language to eliminate the mystery of medical terminology. This exceptional volume includes step-by-step lifesaving procedures that can save precious minutes in many types of medical emergencies.The World Book Medical Encyclopedia is so clearly written and well illustrated, it's destined to become dog-eared by use. From baby care to breast exams, pinkeye to prickly heat, sunburn to surgery, it's all here. Parents' Choice-- Includes more than 4,500 alphabetically arranged entries and over 1,200 helpful charts and illustrations.-- Specially designed symptoms charts to aid communication with physicians.-- Developed under the editorial direction of the Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, and with the assistance of the American Red Cross and the National Safety Council.