... on the International Maritime Declaration of Health (MDH). In actuality, the requirement was originally for non-accidental deaths to be reported, and this was the intent of the International Health Regulations ...
... 4. End of immersion (just before, during or immediately flowing rescue) (7). Cold shock and swimming failure are the leading causes of death due to drowning during immersion, especially in accidental ...
... as valvular heart disease, dental caries of early childhood or asymptomatic colonization). Streptococcal Sore Throat A sore throat is a common disease in both, the general population and in seafarers.[8] It ...
... endemic areas, accidental injuries during medical procedures on board, unsafe blood transfusions, tattooing, piercing and unprotected sex. Seafarers have traditionally been seen as a special risk group ...
... waters. When a person is wading in the shallow waters, they may accidentally step on a venomous marine creature and sustain a puncture wound on the sole of their foot. For this reason, it is not safe to ...
... as: Medical costs, hospitalization, incidental expenses such as food and accommodation and other costs related to injury to or illness of a seafarer. Costs and expenses for the repatriation of a ...
... the outcomes of advice given would help improve care. Referrals of seafarers for medical and dental care in port Repatriations and the frequency of return to work as a seafarer Deaths from illness ...
... of the specialities that are most important to have easy and rapid access to are: Radiology particularly ultrasound, Orthopaedics and Trauma Ophthalmology Dermatology and Dental care is also ...
... Most people do not swallow harmful substances on purpose, however it is possible to accidentally ingest a toxin while eating, drinking or smoking after work with chemicals. This occurs when chemical ...
... nuclear materials. It can also be present in some gauges and fire detection systems. Lastly, a vessel can accidentally be contaminated due to accidents nearby or deliberate actions. Specific guidelines ...
... [11] Trécan F. Etude des atteintes auditives des marins français. A propos de 18000 marins. Université de Bretagne Occidentale 2006. [12] Neitzel R, Berna B, Seixas N. Noise Exposures Aboard Catcher/Processor ...
SUE STANNARD, TIM CARTER Acute and Long Term Harm Dental problems affect more than 3.5 billion people around the world[1]. They are highly prevalent in seafarers and account for a large number of consultations ...
... dental care, travel medicine and infectious diseases information. They may also offer pre employment medical examinations for seafarers. Relatively few ports have dedicated medical or dental practices ...
... speedy recovery. Additional information on TMAS can be found in Ch xxx. Shipmasters may resist referring a seafarer for medical or dental care when in port because of the risk that treatment will delay ...
... contraception and post exposure prophylaxis (anti-retroviral and antibacterial medications). Further information on crime at sea is available in Ch 9.7. Dental care Passengers or crew members with ...