1 An introduction to glucagons.- 2 Cardiovascular emergencies.- 3 Glucagon for the treatment of respiratory emergencies.- 4 Genitourinary emergencies and glucagon.- 5 Glucagon for metabolic/endocrinologic emergencies: hypoglycaemia.- 6 Acute poisoning and glucagons.- 7 Acute mesenteric ischaemia.- 8 Intestinal strangulation.- 9 Glucagon in gastrointestinal radiology emergencies.- 10 Glucagon for the management of hepatic emergencies.- 11 Biliary and pancreatic emergencies.- Final discussion.- From the Chairmen.