This text is intended for the medical layman. It is presented in an format that is easy to follow, even in an emergency, with a clear section first on signs and symptoms, followed by a section on treatment for each type of injury or problem. Covering the wide range of medical problems that may be encountered at sea, it explains how to prepare medical histories of the crew before leaving on a voyage; set up a medical kit according to the type of voyage to be made; determine priorities in the event of a problem; make a ...
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This text is intended for the medical layman. It is presented in an format that is easy to follow, even in an emergency, with a clear section first on signs and symptoms, followed by a section on treatment for each type of injury or problem. Covering the wide range of medical problems that may be encountered at sea, it explains how to prepare medical histories of the crew before leaving on a voyage; set up a medical kit according to the type of voyage to be made; determine priorities in the event of a problem; make a tentative diagnosis; proceed with treatment; and provide aftercare for the patient until medical help can be reached.
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