First Aid at Sea (Paperback, 8th edition)

Fully updated 8th edition of this easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers. This 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 emergency. This 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 members with limited training in first aid. Key features include: * Concise descriptions of each medical condition * Prioritised lists of treatments * Ringbinding to make the pages easy to turn and enable the book to lie flat * Waterproofed pages to withstand use at sea * A colour-coded thumb index to emergencies for quick reference * Covers all the medical emergencies likely to be encountered at sea * Fully updated in line with current guidelines and best practice Here is some praise for previous editions in the sailing press: 'A highly practical on-board emergency tool written by doctors who sail' - Yachting Monthly 'A handy companion not only detailing medical procedures but providing some information on emergency communications' - Sailing Today

General

Imprint:	Adlard Coles Nautical
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2022
Authors:	Douglas Justins • Colin Berry
Dimensions:	190 x 251 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	32
Edition:	8th edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4729-9406-6
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Popular medicine > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Water sports & recreations > Boating > Sailing
LSN:	1-4729-9406-X
Barcode:	9781472994066

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