Doctor on Board: Your Practical Guide to Medical Emergencies at Sea - Softcover

Hauert, Jürgen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408112728 ISBN 13: 9781408112724

Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical, 2010

Synopsis

This is a serious book covering (gruesome) self-treatment when necessity dictates for offshore sailors (out of sight of land and far from outside help). Whilst one hopes never to have to perform any of the tasks illustrated in the book, there is no doubt that if one has to, the detailed colour photos and illustrations will be invaluable in showing exactly how to perform the actions required.

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Review

'...the essential medical handbook...' --All At Sea - June 2010

From the Back Cover

Whether in coastal waters or on the high seas, any medical crisis aboard a boat requires swift and efficient attention in order to ensure the safety of the casualty, and the crew in general, and avoid further harm.This hands-on, fully illustrated guide is the perfect quick medical reference for any sailing trip. With clear color photos and a simple descriptive text, Hauert shows the medical novice exactly how to tackle an extensive range of injuries, illnesses, and potentially dangerous situations when urgent action is necessary.Be ready to: ? Administer life-saving first aid when an emergency arises – be it severe bleeding, choking, shock, burns, or frostbite.? Recognize the symptoms of a wide range of common and more unusual illnesses from conjunctivitis and food poisoning to heart attack and appendicitis. ? Treat and medicate a variety of sailing-based injuries such as concussion, broken ribs, fractured fingers, and twisted ankles.Complete with immunization advice, a list of useful contacts while at sea, and suggestions for a comprehensive first aid kit, this is the essential medical handbook for any sailing trip — whether along the coast or offshore.

Edition details

• Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1408112728
• ISBN 13: 9781408112724
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96