So much to write about ……my world is emergency medicine (as a medical specialist – with specific interests in pre-hospital medicine, trauma, toxicology, environmental medicine and aviation medicine). Emergency medicine is about getting priorities right – separating the big stuff from the little stuff. In this blog, big stuff is family, accurate comment on medical situations and the application of common sense. I have been privileged to travel the world (especially the African continent) and I look forward to sharing my experiences. The Survival Guide is a personal commentary (not a medical consultation) on the emergencies of life – everything from poisonous snake bites to bee sting allergies to sprained ankles to surviving the school parking lot. Enjoy…