Doctor on Board: Your Practical Guide to Medical Emergencies at Sea

Description

Whether close to shore or out of the sight of land, a medical emergency often has to be dealt with swiftly in order to minimise problems or even save life. This book shows the medical novice exactly how to tackle a wide variety of medical situations that might arise, with the help of diagnosis advice and detailed step by step photos. Written specifically for the layman, each procedure is shown in detail and described in non-medical language. This book is an essential on-board guide.

'...the essential medical handbook...' * All At Sea (June 2010) * 'This is a 'must buy' book...' * www.sailers.co.uk * 'The hands-on book Doctor on Board is an illustrated guide which is an ideal quick medical reference for any trip at sea...With clear illustrations and easily digestible text, the book shows the medical novice how to tackle an extensive array of injuries, illnesses and potentially dangerous situations.' * Fishing News (July 2010) * '...the manual is readable and well illustrated...It does have an excellent section on medications relevant to First Aid Kit for blue water sailing, and some might feel it worthwhile on board for this reason alone.' * Royal Naval Sailing Assoication (Summer 2010) * 'Concise and clear...'the complete package'' * Sailing Magazine (September 2010) *