By P. Eastman

Written for the bluewater yachtsman who may be away from organised medical help for long periods. Covers a wide variety of problems from breakages, burns, infections, poisonous creatures.

Pb 212p

by D. Graver
2004
How to prevent and manage aquatic accidents. Detailed information on how to identify, treat and prevent all types of submersion injuries from drowning, hypothermia and cramps to injuries of the heart, lungs, head and spinal cord.

Sections on dealing with watercraft related and scuba diving injuries.

Pb, b&w photos and diagrams, 250pp

by Richard Clinchy

Learn how to diagnose an injury or illness; know what to do and how to do it; dress wounds, burns, and other injuries; treat minor ailments and stabilize major ones.

Hinged, laminated construction makes this guide durable and waterproof, and its small size makes it convenient when space is an issue.

The information any boater needs in the event of fire, flooding, crew overboard, or some other mishap, packaged for instant access and on-board use. This guide should be reviewed frequently and shared with crew and guests.

This laminated fold-out guide provides remarkably thorough coverage of its topic in a durable, weatherproof, convenient, instantly accessible and highly graphic format.

Your Practical Guide to Medical Emergencies at Sea

by Jürgen Hauert

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.

Paperback, colour photos and diagrams, 96pp.

RRP £12.99, OUR PRICE £10.99

By Golden & Tipton

A serious book, discusses all the prevention strategies, then the survival strategies once you are in the water. Liferafts, injuries, search and rescue are covered.

Advanced knowledge can only help.........
300p Pb

By Dr Robert Haworth

A quick reference manual for medical emergencies at sea.

240x171mm 96p 120 b/w photos. 20 diag. Pb

RRP £12.95 OUR PRICE £10.45

Dr Rob Habworth

How to deal with emergencies afloat: unconsciousness, immersion, hypothermia, seasickness, head injury etc. Splash resistant cards spiral bound.

222x80 mm 24p 80 colour draw.

9th Edition

Comprehensive guide to treating casualties of all ages in any emergency. Includes 32 page quick reference Emergency Aid Booklet. British Red Cross, St Andrew's Ambulance Association and St Johns Ambulance all receive a royalty for each copy sold.

Pb. flexiback. 288pp 148x210mm

RRP £12.99 OUR PRICE £11.99

By Douglas Justins & Colin Berry
5th Ed.
2008

An easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers, with splash proof pages for durability and thumb tabs for quick reference.

Hb. 24pp spiral bound. 250x180mm

RRP £9.99 OUR PRICE £7.99

By J. Loomis & J. Bryan

Prevention and treatment medical resource guide.

Suggestions for a healthy cruising lifestyle, resources for medical assistance while at sea, travel safety info., recognition and treatment of common illnesses, medical reference suggsetions, water disinfection, insect precautions, internet resources. US Pub.

Stationery Office publication

Intended primarily for use on ships where there is no doctor and where it is necessary to assess and treat injuries and to diagnose and treat ill health. Recommends measures for prevention and treatment, from birth to death, first aid, general nursing, hygiene.

Hardback, 232pp, 22nd edition.

by Tony Meisel

How to resolve any crisis at sea. A handy waterproof guide that provides solutions to a range of nautical emergencies for coastal and offshore sailors. Arranged in topics, it uses flow diagrams and charts to guide you quickly through the most appropriate course of action.

Procedures include: broken boom, collision, dismasting, engine failure, fog, holing, heavy weather, lightening strikes, man overboard, medical emergencies, and much more.

224pp, 200 diagrams, paperback & plastic cover

RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £11.99

Dr S. Briggs, Dr C. Mackenzie
2008
The Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook is designed to assist all who go to sea - whether on a day excursion, a holiday cruise or an even longer trip. It will provide practical advice, boost confidence, solve problems and minimise danger for all on board.

Step-by-step instructions, explanatory illustrations and flow charts provide an at-a-glance reference on how to prevent, treat and care for the sick and injured at sea. And there is advice on pre-voyage preparations, establishing emergency procedures, first response and assessment of illnesses and injury, right through to offshore aftercare and recovery.

Hb.224 pp.233x132mm 200 illus.

RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £11.99

A Manual of Medical Self-Sufficiency at Sea

by Dr Michael H Beilan

Throughly illustrated easy to follow, this layman's guide by a seagoing physician covers a wide range of medical problems and emergencies, and gives advice on such topics as preparing medical histories of the crew, setting up a medical kit according to the type of voyage to be made, determining priorities, and making a tentative diagnosis. Don't leave port without it.

184pp, illustrations, paperback

Contents include: Triage (What to do first) - Airway / Breathing / Circulation checks - Resuscitation - Shock - Hypothermia (Cold) - Hyperthermia (Hot) - Bleeding - Broken Bones - Burns (Including Chemical) - Head & Face injuries - Serious Illness - Seeking Help - First Aid Kit contents.

Produced using a combination of live action and stunning electronic graphics the viewer is guided effortlessly through all the procedures.