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Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook

First Aid at Sea

Authors:	Spike Briggs, Campbell Mackenzie
Edition:	2023
Format:	Flexiback
Size:	240 x 138 mm

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Essential First Aid for Skippers

A practical, waterproof medical handbook covering emergency care, trauma, and treatment at sea.

Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook is an essential guide for anyone going to sea, whether for a short trip, a holiday cruise, or a long offshore passage.

Written by medical experts with extensive sailing experience, this third edition has been fully updated with the latest advancements in medical treatment and emergency trauma care. With step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and flow charts, this handbook provides a quick-reference resource for handling medical issues on board. It covers everything from pre-voyage preparations to emergency procedures, first response, trauma care, offshore recovery, and aftercare.

The book’s durable waterproof binding makes it ideal for use in the marine environment, ensuring it remains a reliable resource in emergencies. Designed to boost confidence and provide practical advice, it is an indispensable companion for skippers, crew, and anyone responsible for the well-being of others at sea.

Introduction
Preparation
Emergency Care: How to Save and Preserve Life
Trauma and Accidents
Medical Disorders
Emergency Medical Procedures
Appendices
Index

About the Authors

Dr Spike Briggs MD FRCA CEng is a consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia. A lifelong sailor, he raced around the world in 1996 and has been involved in medical support for offshore and round-the-world yacht races for nearly three decades. He advises the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and is a member of the Medical Commission for World Sailing. He is also Managing Director of Medical Support Offshore, which provides medical kits, training, and telemedical support for seafarers, including some of the world’s top sailors.

Dr Campbell Mackenzie RD* BA FRCP(Edin) AFOM was a consultant renal and intensive care physician and a Surgeon Commander in the Royal Naval Reserve. An RYA Ocean Yachtmaster and Cape Horner, he was an instructor, examiner, and advisor to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on medical aspects of sailing.