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First Aid Afloat: Instant Advice on Dealing with Medical Emergencies at Sea
Sandra Roberts
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Description for First Aid Afloat: Instant Advice on Dealing with Medical Emergencies at Sea
Paperback. The lifesaving guide to treating any accident or sudden illness at sea When someone is injured or becomes ill while on a boat, help may be miles and days away. First Aid Afloat is the onboard guide to taking control of any medical emergency. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: VFD; WSSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 169 x 7. Weight in Grams: 286.
Aimed at the novice first-aider, this book is intended to be used at the time of the accident or illness. Each topic is designed to be read at a glance: the language kept short and simple and, where appropriate, photo sequences show exactly what to do. As long as you can read, you can help. Straightforward advice allows you to take control of the situation, stabalise the casualty and provide the appropriate treatment at sea. This is an essential guide for all who go afloat.
Aimed at the novice first-aider, this book is intended to be used at the time of the accident or illness. Each topic is designed to be read at a glance: the language kept short and simple and, where appropriate, photo sequences show exactly what to do. As long as you can read, you can help. Straightforward advice allows you to take control of the situation, stabalise the casualty and provide the appropriate treatment at sea. This is an essential guide for all who go afloat.
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
286g
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470682074
SKU
V9780470682074
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-47
About Sandra Roberts
Sandra Roberts is a senior lecturer at Warsash Maritime Academy, teaching medical and first aid subjects to seafarers. She has hands-on experience of first aid within the maritime and yachting world as well as the voluntary first aid services and the military. Sandra is a registered nurse with 40 years' experience.
Reviews for First Aid Afloat: Instant Advice on Dealing with Medical Emergencies at Sea
“Even if you've done a first-aid course, knowledge fades quickly. Sandra Roberts has 40 years nursing experience and lectures at Warsash Maritime Academy. Her book is better than most: concisely written and well-illustrated, with photos, flowcharts and diagrams.” (Yachting Monthly)