Delius Klasing Medical Handbook of Emergencies at Sea, First Aid Standard Work, Comprehensive Instructions for On-board Physicians

MEDICINE AT SEA by Meinhard Kohfahl, published by Delius Klasing, is the standard reference for medical emergencies on board. It covers first aid, diagnosis, and treatment.

A broken bone in heavy waves, a seasick passenger, or emergency care for a crew member after being rescued from the water – medical emergencies at sea place special demands on first responders and ship's doctors.

What should be in your first aid kit? Which first aid measures are appropriate for which situation? How can accidents be prevented in advance? This comprehensive first aid manual provides answers to all important questions and helps recreational boaters, cruising sailors, and professional seafarers keep a cool head in an emergency:

• The fourth edition of the standard work on medicine on board: tips and instructions from accident prevention to resuscitation
• First aid for emergencies such as shortness of breath, unconsciousness, bleeding, drowning, burns and more
• Medicine for non-medical professionals: How you as a layperson can recognize, interpret, and treat diseases and symptoms
• Tips and information on setting up the on-board pharmacy in accordance with the area of ​​travel
• With a list of medical terms in German and English