The Yachtsman S Guide To First Aid Afloat

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 aid Covers bleeding, burns, musculo-skeletal injuries, environmental injury, illness and medical emergency, and treating children Instructions 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.

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 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 · 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

Arrive alive. At sea you can't ring for an ambulance: you may be hours or even days away from help. Meanwhile, this book may save someone's life. No boat should be without it. First Aid Afloat is aimed at the novice First-Aider, and is intended to be used at the time of the accident or illness. So each topic is designed to be read at a glance: the language is kept short and simple, and photo sequences show exactly what to do. As long as you can read, you can help. Once you have made the victim comfortable, the book explains how you can call for assistance and hold the situation until the professionals arrive. There is also a section on survival, in case the unthinkable happens. For all who go afloat: canoeists, dinghy sailors, yachtsmen, fishermen Immediate care Treatment for illness or accident Survival communication and rescue

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 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, stabalise the casualty and provide the appropriate treatment at sea. This is an essential guide for all who go afloat.

ISBN 0871650193 LCCN 7964641.