... when percentage per 7 days reached 2.16% among passengers and 0.61% among crew (5). Occurrence of gastrointestinal infections onboard passenger ships in the 1970´s to 1980´s led to a governmental inspection ...
... 3. Staff 4. Complaints 5. Clinic facilities 6. Health and safety 7. Infection control 8. Information technology 9. Finance 10. Clinical practice 11. Health records 12. Laboratory services ...
... of precautions to prevent transmission the infection to others must be emphasised[3] [4]. Horneland and Stannard recommended a model for assessment of the suitability of such tests in their article (2017)[5]: ...
... should always be a backup. They could be used also in cases of superficial eye infections or minor eye trauma, where lenses cannot be used. The measures that corrects a bodily dysfunction requires ...
... fail to deflate. The obstruction may be caused by mucus accumulated in the lung passages due to a respiratory infection or asthma. Over pressurization of the lungs can cause pulmonary capillaries and alveoli ...
... countries, on fresh waters close to shore people are much more exposed to insect vectors, which can transmit malaria and other infections. Food may be purchased locally with risks, especially in South ...
... the boat; both must be in the best condition possible, and both require regular maintenance. Hot, humid tropical weather in the tropics can lead to exhaustion, dehydration, infections, and sunburn. Prolonged ...
... In port, risks will depend on freedom to go ashore, contacts with diseases, especially infections that are endemic or epidemic there and injury risks from motor vehicles and violence. On leave, they will ...
... Assigned Protection Factor ARI Acute Respiratory Infection ATC system Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System (for classification of medicines) Athens Convention / ...
... days, the danger of conflicts between the migrants is greater. Keeping the women and children separated from the men can be expedient, or at least separating families from those travelling alone. Infection ...
... documentation is also required: a death certificate, a Certificate of Freedom from Fever and Infection (available from the deceased person’s GP or hospital doctor), a Notice to a Coroner of Intention ...
... provision of blankets, coolants, towels, sick bags, water, alcohol (for disinfection), beverages, food, lighting and tools where required regular collection and suitable disposal of waste Communication ...
Introduction Vaccinations are a highly effective method of preventing certain diseases. Vaccinations in travellers are one of the safest methods to avoid a range of dangerous infections that may be encountered ...
... the treatment of Malaria and for infection control measures on board and includes cross-references to the International Health regulations 2005. There are several recognised, equivalent national guides ...
... by effective supervision. The diversity of infectious agents and routes of exposure means that precautionary measures sometimes need to be tailored to the characteristics of certain infections. Environmental ...
Introduction Infections in this cluster are transmitted by animals (zoonotic) or from agents in water and soil (environmental). Shipping is associated with the potential threat of the dispersal of microbes ...
Introduction Seafarers and passengers on board, as well as contacts in ports, are common sources of respiratory infections for seafarers. Spread is largely by droplets, directly or indirectly when a ...
Skin infection and infestations Wounds are common in seafarers and they can easily become infected in the marine environment and present as impetigo, carbuncles, furuncles, cellulitis, otitis externa ...
Blood or bodily fluids cluster Potential hazards for blood-borne infections and sexually transmitted diseases include accidents and injuries, unsafe medical care provided to seafarers in ports in highly ...
... follow global infectious diseases trends, understand the epidemiological factors affecting infection and transmission on board, the cultural needs of the seafarers and ensure that all regulatory requirements ...