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First aid at sea / Douglas Justins & Colin Berry.

by Justins, Douglas.

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Adlard Coles, 2022.

616.0252 J96f 2022

First aid in illness and injury -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Medicine, Naval -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

9781472994066 (ringbound pbk)

31 p. ; ill. (col.) ; 25 cm.

"Ring-bound and with waterproofed pages to withstand use at sea"--Back cover.

Includes index on back cover.

"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: · 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."--Publisher.

Berry, Colin, 1959-

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