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Fully updated 8th edition ofi thisi easy-to-access instant guide to ergency first aid for all seafarers. bbrbrThis essential guide to first aid afloat is an essential part of any on-board medical kit. Its waterproof ring-bound pages, colour-coded tabs and clear layout make it easy to use in an ergency.brbrThis revised new edition has been updated with latest medical practice, including information relating to Covid-19, expanded information on treating burns, a new section on diving accidents, and updates to advice on certain illnesses and first aid kit contents. Clear, easy-to-follow illustrations make it ideal for crew mbers with limited training in first aid. brbrKey features include:brbr' Concise descriptions of each medical conditionbr' Prioritised lists of treatmentsbr' Ringbinding to make the pages easy to turn and enable the book to lie flatbr' Waterproofed pages to withstand use at seabr' A colour-coded thumb index to ergencies for quick referencebr' Covers all the medical ergencies likely to be encountered at seabr' Fully updated in line with current guidelines and best practicebrbrHere is some praise for previous editions in the sailing press:brbr'A highly practical on-board ergency tool written by doctors who sail' ' iYachting Monthlyibrbr'A handy companion not only detailing medical procedures but providing some information on ergency communications' ' iSailing Todayi

First Aid at Sea 8th Edition

  • Douglas Justins and Colin Berry

    An easy-to-navigate instant guide to ergency first aid for all seafarers.
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    Imprint: Adlard Coles brPublication date: 23062022 brFormat: x mm | 32 pages
  • About the Author

    Douglas Justinsb (MB BS, FRCA, FFPMRCA) qualified in Australia and became a general practitioner in the Outback. He sailed non-stop from Sydney to Dover in the iFinancial Timesi Clipper Race followed by many seasons of off-shore racing in the UK. Extensive cruising continues, enhanced by recent retirent as a Consultant Anaesthetist at St Thomas' Hospital in London. br br Colin Berryb (MB BS FRCA) is a Consultant Anaesthetist who completed his first circumnavigation in 1982 and his second in 1990, both times as crew mber and medic aboard Whitbread Round the World yachts. He has also sailed in square rigged ships across oceans and sailed his own boat across the Atlantic and back in addition to significant cruising and racing in Europe and beyond. He has spent time afloat as a medical officer in the Royal Navy. br

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