... adaptation to environmental factors. General advice to all about adapation to the environment[1]: Stay midships on lower deck, if possible Look at the horizon, or focus on distant objects, if possible ...
... source of advice on the current status of infectious diseases in different parts of the world. The WHO is also the publisher of the current International Medical Guide for Ships (IMGS), and the list ...
... as road, rail and air. For seafarers it acts as their representative as a social partner at ILO and is active at IMO and in other international forums. It also plays a major role in giving advice to member ...
... addition, the Master also has the advice of pilots when the ship is navigating in restricted waters, such as narrow or shallow channels. Each shipboard department has a designated head who reports to the ...
... information and advice on a number of issues. Seafarers may also have the desire to report incidents or attitudes to external agencies if these have not been addressed satisfactorily on board. In this ...
... care in one country, be on a ship with a medical chest that meets the specifications of another and accessing telemedical advice from yet a third one. Risk and mitigation The basis for a risk-based ...
... that is used most often. Most seafarers or passengers seek advice for minor things, and are in need of neither emergency treatment nor hospitalization. A challenge on ships is the close connection between ...
... and ailments. He should keep good records of all consultations and this is discussed further in Ch 2.8. He may seek advice from a TeleMedical Assistance Service (TMAS) as there are limits to the capabilities ...
ELIAS VAN HAVAERBEKE; ARNE JOHAN ULVEN – FROM 2ND EDITION. Introduction Telemedical maritime assistance services (TMAS) are remote medical advice services designed to provide medical assistance to ...
... fast craft or in a helicopter. The act of vomiting may have a serious impact on the seafarer’s medical condition and consideration should be given to the use of anti sickness medication on the advice of ...
... for medical care provides any necessary care, with advice from TMAS where appropriate, utilising only a limited range of medication and equipment from the medical chest. More information on the care on ...
... of care, including attendance and non-compliance of seafarers to medical advice. These coordinators are critical to ensuring the facilitated and proper management of the seafarer based on policies agreed ...
... of pre-clinical or early signs of damage can help the seafarer to make personal decisions or receive advice from a health professional on future career options. Equally important is the use of any results ...
... risk of injury associated with the strains of prolonged periods of work at sea. advice on human factors aspects of navigation, for example, the visual requirements and the task demands of work on a ship’s ...
... cleaning and the use of skin reconditioning creams. Referral for medical advice in port may be needed. Common Substances Hazardous to Health, their Risks & Controls in the Shipping Industry CARTER ...
... normally would feel a temperature increase in the skin and significant pain if the exposure is severe. There are a number of articles discussing this topic and providing helpful advice for such situations ...
... facilities and health promotion advice on these topics. Good collaboration between shore side management and cooks, purchasers etc is essential. [1] https://www.who.int/health-topics/obesity#tab=tab_1 ...
... the problem been managed before sea service. Those with dentures, bridges or other complex dental work should seek advice in advance on what to do should repair be needed. Crewmembers should be advised ...
... but with reduced workload or avoidance of the heaviest tasks usually speeds full rehabilitation. The onboard medical guide may give advice on this, and TMAS or other clinical help should be obtained if ...
... international medical guide for ships and a standardised medical chest on board all ships. If all ships had a medical guide and medical supplies on board, radio medical advice would be greatly simplified ...