International Medical Guide for Ships, 3rd Edition (I115E) Book

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Onboard ships, the designated first-aid providers can refer to the International Medical Guide for Ships (third edition) for guidance on diagnosing, treating, and preventing health problems that seafarers may face.

 

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International Medical Guide for Ships, 3rd Edition: The Definitive Guide to Shipboard Medical Care

 

This comprehensive guide provides a thorough understanding of the medical care needs of seafarers and how to provide it in a shipboard environment.

The book begins by discussing seafarers’ specific health risks, such as seasickness, heat stress, and occupational hazards. It then covers the essential elements of shipboard medical care, such as first aid, diagnosis, and treatment. The book also provides guidance on managing common medical conditions like respiratory infections, diarrhoea, and malaria.

 

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive guide to shipboard medical care
  • Covers the latest research and developments in the field
  • Includes a list of essential medicines and medical equipment
  • Provides guidance on how to manage common medical conditions
  • Written by an experienced medical doctor with a specialization in maritime medicine

 

Who Should Read This Book?

  • Ship masters
  • Ship officers
  • Medical personnel who work on ships
  • Anyone who is interested in learning more about shipboard medical care

 

Whether you are a seasoned mariner or simply looking to learn more about shipboard medical care, “International Medical Guide for Ships, 3rd Edition” is your definitive guide.

 

Contents Listing: 

How to use this guide 

1 First aid 

2 Shock 

3 Pain management 

4 Head injuries 

5 Eye injuries and diseases 

6 Bone, joint, and muscle injuries 

7 Abdominal and chest injuries 

8 Wounds 

9 Burns, chemical splashes, smoke inhalation, and electrocution 

10 Heat stroke and other heat disorders 

11 Poisoning 

12 Examination of the patient 

13 Paralysis, strange behaviour, unconsciousness 

14 Chest pain and other disorders of the heart and circulation 

15 Respiratory diseases 

16 Gastrointestinal and liver diseases 

17 Kidney and other urinary disorders 

18 Pregnancy and childbirth 

19 Sexually transmitted infections 

20 Skin diseases 

21 Bone, joint, and muscle disorders 

22 Tobacco, alcohol, and drug use 

23 Infectious diseases 

24 Dental problems 

25 External assistance 

26 Nursing care and medical procedures 

27 Death at sea 

28 Medical care for survivors at sea 

29 Environmental control and hygiene 

30 Preventing disease and promoting health in seafarers 

31 Anatomy and physiology 

32 International Health Regulations 

33 The ship’s medicine chest 

Annex A: Forms for case reporting, referral, and evacuation 

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