First Aid Afloat
1st Edition
Published on 22. October 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-470-68207-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"Even if you've done a first-aid course, knowledge fades quickly. Sandra Roberts has 40 years nursing experience and lectures at Warsash Maritime Academy. Her book is better than most: concisely written and well-illustrated, with photos, flowcharts and diagrams." (Yachting Monthly)More details
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Sandra Roberts is a senior lecturer at Warsash Maritime Academy, teaching medical and first aid subjects to seafarers. She has hands-on experience of first aid within the maritime and yachting world as well as the voluntary first aid services and the military. Sandra is a registered nurse with almost 40 years' experience.
Content
Preface.
CHAPTER 1 FIRST AID.
First Aid.
Anatomy and Physiology.
Managing an Incident.
General Casualty Assessment.
CHAPTER 2 RESUSCITATION.
Basic Life Support.
Drowning.
The Choking Casualty.
The Unconscious Casualty.
Shock.
CHAPTER 3 WOUNDS.
External Bleeding.
Internal Bleeding.
Nose Bleeds.
Burns (Hot and Cold).
CHAPTER 4 INJURIES.
Fractures.
Dislocation.
Sprains and Strains.
Immobilisation.
Eye Injury.
Head Injury.
Chest Injury.
Abdominal Injury.
Spinal Injury.
CHAPTER 5 ENVIRONMENTAL INJURY.
Seasickness.
Heat Exhaustion.
Heatstroke.
Sunburn.
Hypothermia.
Frostbite.
Immersion Foot.
CHAPTER 6 ILLNESS AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES.
Chest Pain.
Seizures.
Diabetes.
Asthma.
Poisoning.
Bites and Stings.
CHAPTER 7 CHILDREN AND INFANTS.
Resuscitation of Children and Infants.
The Choking Child.
CHAPTER 8 HELP.
Moving a Casualty.
Evacuation of a Casualty.
Transfer to Rescue Vessel.
Radio Medical Advice.
First Aid Equipment.
Medicines.
Hygiene.
Index.
CHAPTER 1 FIRST AID.
First Aid.
Anatomy and Physiology.
Managing an Incident.
General Casualty Assessment.
CHAPTER 2 RESUSCITATION.
Basic Life Support.
Drowning.
The Choking Casualty.
The Unconscious Casualty.
Shock.
CHAPTER 3 WOUNDS.
External Bleeding.
Internal Bleeding.
Nose Bleeds.
Burns (Hot and Cold).
CHAPTER 4 INJURIES.
Fractures.
Dislocation.
Sprains and Strains.
Immobilisation.
Eye Injury.
Head Injury.
Chest Injury.
Abdominal Injury.
Spinal Injury.
CHAPTER 5 ENVIRONMENTAL INJURY.
Seasickness.
Heat Exhaustion.
Heatstroke.
Sunburn.
Hypothermia.
Frostbite.
Immersion Foot.
CHAPTER 6 ILLNESS AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES.
Chest Pain.
Seizures.
Diabetes.
Asthma.
Poisoning.
Bites and Stings.
CHAPTER 7 CHILDREN AND INFANTS.
Resuscitation of Children and Infants.
The Choking Child.
CHAPTER 8 HELP.
Moving a Casualty.
Evacuation of a Casualty.
Transfer to Rescue Vessel.
Radio Medical Advice.
First Aid Equipment.
Medicines.
Hygiene.
Index.