First Aid Afloat - Instant Advice on Dealing with Medical Emergencies at Sea (Paperback)

The lifesaving guide to treating any accident or sudden illness at sea

When someone is injured or becomes ill while on a boat, help may be miles and days away. "First Aid Afloat" is the onboard guide to taking control of any medical emergency. Illustrated with photo sequences showing exactly what to do, and written in language that is short and simple, this book will allow anyone to act quickly, stabilize the casualty, and provide the appropriate treatment at sea.Aimed at the novice first-aider and adopts a "no experience necessary" approach to first aidCovers bleeding, burns, musculo-skeletal injuries, environmental injury, illness and medical emergency, and treating childrenInstructions on moving a casualty, resuscitation, and getting help

With advice on what to look for when buying a first aid kit as well as how to be medically prepared when onboard, "First Aid Afloat" could save someone's life. No boat should be without it.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2010
First published:	November 2010
Authors:	Sandra Roberts
Dimensions:	210 x 169 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	127
ISBN-13:	978-0-470-68207-4
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Popular medicine > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Water sports & recreations > Boating > General
LSN:	0-470-68207-8
Barcode:	9780470682074

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