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Free & Easy ReturnsBest Deals| Publisher | Adlard Coles Nautical |
| ISBN 13 | 9781472994066 |
| ISBN 10 | 147299406X |
| Author | Douglas Justins |
| Book Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Book Description | 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 include: · 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 Here is some praise for previous editions in the sailing press: ‘A highly practical on-board emergency tool written by doctors who sail’ – Yachting Monthly ‘A handy companion not only detailing medical procedures but providing some information on emergency communications’ – Sailing Today |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 23 June 2022 |
| Number of Pages | 32 pages |
