Medicine at sea

Medicine at sea: The standard work for medical emergencies on board A broken bone in a strong swell, a seasick passenger or the emergency care of a crew member after rescue from the water - medical emergencies at sea place special demands on first aiders and ship's doctors. What should be in the emergency kit? Which first aid measures are suitable in which situation? How can accidents be prevented in advance? The comprehensive First Aid Manual provides answers to all important questions and helps recreational boat skippers, cruising yachtsmen and professional sailors to keep a cool head in an emergency. The fourth edition of the standard work on the subject of medicine on board: tips and instructions from accident prevention to resuscitation. First aid for emergencies such as shortness of breath, unconsciousness, bleeding, drowning, burns and more. Medicine for non-medics: How to recognise, interpret and treat illnesses and symptoms as a layperson. Tips and information on setting up the on-board pharmacy in accordance with the cruising area. With an index of medical terms in German and English. The comprehensive first aid book for recreational skippers and professional sailors. In port, it usually takes only a few minutes for the emergency doctor to arrive. But in emergency situations at sea, waiting for professional help can take hours or even days. This makes competent first aid by skippers and crew members all the more important. Medicine at Sea is a textbook for preparation and a reference book for emergencies in one: the informative texts avoid complicated technical terms, and numerous illustrations facilitate understanding even for laypersons. The clear structure and colour coding system help with orientation when every second counts. This emergency manual should not be missing from any on-board library!