Fully updated 8th edition of this easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers. This essential guide to first aid afloat is an essential part of any on-board medical kit. Its waterproof ring-bound pages, colour-coded tabs and clear layout make it easy to use in an emergency.This revised new edition has been updated with latest medical practice, including information relating to Covid-19, expanded information on treating burns, a new section on diving accidents, and updates to advice on certain illnesses and first aid kit contents. Clear, easy-to-follow illustrations make it ideal for crew members with limited training in first aid. Key features include:- Concise descriptions of each medical condition- Prioritised lists of treatments- Ringbinding to make the pages easy to turn and enable the book to lie flat- Waterproofed pages to withstand use at sea- A colour-coded thumb index to emergencies for quick reference- Covers all the medical emergencies
