First Aid and Medical at Sea. 25/10/2024
Illness and Injury OnboardMost sailors happily cross oceans and sail thousands of miles without incident, but just like at home, accidents and illnesses can still happen. Dr Spike Briggs, sailor, intensive care and anesthesia consultant and director of MSOS, estimates that the risks are:Require treatment - 1:10,000 crew milesRequire external advice - 1:100,000 crew milesRequire evacuation - 1:1,000,000 crew milesLife threatening - 1:10,000,000 crew milesWe talked to Spike about the kinds of injuries and illnesses that happen onboard, and what sailors can do to reduce risks. This includes simple tips like:Avoid cooking with bare feet or flipflopsWatch out for cuts when filleting fishBe aware of constipation - drink fluids and don't put off going to the toiletTake sea sickness medication...
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