First Aid Afloat - Couverture souple

Roberts, Sandra

 
9780470682074: First Aid Afloat

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l?auteur

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.

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