Advanced First Aid Afloat

book summary

The adult patient. Fractures, sprains, and dislocations. Wounds, and amputations. Burns, preparation and administration of all parenteral fluids. Heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and seasickness. Abdominal pain and genitourinary emergencies. The use of antibiotics. The unconscious patient. Malaria. Abortion at sea. Spontaneous pnemothorax. Inhaled meat (café coronary disease). Eye injuries, dental emergencies, otitis. Venomous vermin of the sea. Fish poisoning. Notes on preparation. Medical prognosis. A useful art for sailors..