Doctor on Board: A Guide to Dealing with Medical Emergencies - Softcover

Hauert, Jurgen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1574092987 ISBN 13: 9781574092981

Publisher: Sheridan House, 2010

Synopsis

Whether in coastal waters or on 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.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Jurgen Hauert is the Director of the Department of Orthopedics and Emergency Medicine in Hamburg, Germany.

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: Sheridan House
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1574092987
• ISBN 13: 9781574092981
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96