First Aid Afloat – Instant Advice on Dealing with Medical Emergencies at Sea - Softcover

Roberts, Sandra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470682078 ISBN 13: 9780470682074

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Ltd., 2010

Synopsis

The lifesaving guide to treating any accident or sudden illness at sea

When someone is injured or becomes ill while on a boat, help may be miles and days away. First Aid Afloat is the onboard guide to taking control of any medical emergency. Illustrated with photo sequences showing exactly what to do, and written in language that is short and simple, this book will allow anyone to act quickly, stabilize the casualty, and provide the appropriate treatment at sea.

• Aimed at the novice first-aider and adopts a "no experience necessary" approach to first aid
• Covers bleeding, burns, musculo-skeletal injuries, environmental injury, illness and medical emergency, and treating children
• Instructions on moving a casualty, resuscitation, and getting help

With advice on what to look for when buying a first aid kit as well as how to be medically prepared when onboard, First Aid Afloat could save someone's life. No boat should be without it.

About this title

About the Author

Sandra Roberts is a senior lecturer at Warsash Maritime Academy, teaching medical and first aid subjects to seafarers. She has hands-on experience of first aid within the maritime and yachting world as well as the voluntary first aid services and the military. Sandra is a registered nurse with almost 40 years’ experience.

From the Back Cover

At sea you cannot ring for an ambulance and just wait for help; you need to act immediately as you may be hours, or even days away from assistance. First Aid Afloat could save someone's life, and no boat should be without it.

Aimed at the novice first-aider, this book is intended to be used at the time of the accident or illness. Each topic is designed to be read at a glance: the language is kept short and simple, and where appropriate, photo sequences show exactly what to do. As long as you can read, you can help. Straightforward advice allows you to take control of the situation, stabilize the casualty and provide the appropriate treatment at sea.

This is an essential guide for all who go afloat.

Topics covered include:

• Bleeding
• Burns
• Fractures
• Hypothermia
• Resuscitation
• Bites, stings and poisoning
• Evacuation of a casualty
• Radio medical advice

Edition details

• Publisher: Fernhurst Books Ltd.
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470682078
• ISBN 13: 9780470682074
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128