Medical boards FIRST AID ON BOARD

In a medical emergency, first aid is often the only help on board! Without medical care, even minor problems can force you to abandon your journey, while serious illnesses or accidents can end in disaster. "Medical charts - first aid on board" is a quick overview of the options for help in common medical emergency situations on board. In addition to first aid, the information that doctors need when providing care by radio is also important - the charts provide the necessary assistance for this. The book also provides tips on the correct equipment to have on board and how to stock the on-board pharmacy with medication.From the contents- The correct examination of injured and sick people- The treatment of injuries and wounds- The treatment of broken bones- Emergency measures for heart attacks, strokes and other life-threatening illnessesThe author, Dr Fabian Steffen, is himself an enthusiastic sailor. In addition to his hospital work as an intensive care and rescue physician, he was trained as an "emergency doctor - sea" by the German Maritime Emergencies Command. He is also one of the founders of SeaDoc, a specialist provider of medical equipment for water sports and organiser of "Medicine on Board" courses. The "Medical charts - first aid on board" are based on the experience gained from these courses and are therefore easy to understand and use, even for medical laypersons.