First Aid at Sea
Douglas Justins, Colin Berry
- 34 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
First Aid at Sea
Douglas Justins, Colin Berry
About This Book
Fully updated 8th edition of this easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers. This essential guide to first aid afloat is an essential part of any on-board medical kit. Its colour-coded tabs and clear layout make it easy to use in an emergency. This revised new edition has been updated with latest medical practice, including information relating to Covid-19, expanded information on treating burns, a new section on diving accidents, and updates to advice on certain illnesses and first aid kit contents. Clear, easy-to-follow illustrations make it ideal for crew members with limited training in first aid. Key features include: · Concise descriptions of each medical condition
· Prioritised lists of treatments
· Covers all the medical emergencies likely to be encountered at sea
· Fully updated in line with current guidelines and best practice Here is some praise for previous editions in the sailing press: 'A highly practical on-board emergency tool written by doctors who sail' â Yachting Monthly 'A handy companion not only detailing medical procedures but providing some information on emergency communications' â Sailing Today