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

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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.

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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