... and illnesses. Seasickness is a frequent and often disabling condition. It can usually be treated effectively, but vomiting may prevent the absorption of other oral medications or contraceptives. Fear ...
... control studies used to assess the effectiveness of medications. This form of investigation is rarely feasible in the maritime setting and so planned interventions have to use less rigorous methods, such ...
... and medications and their location the possibility to use telemedicine transferring of auxiliary equipment, medications etc to the appropriate treatment area or to several treatment areas as required ...
... on a short-term basis, it will not address the fundamental sleep debt problem of a lack of REM sleep. The use of medications, either to delay or to bring on sleep, should be avoided except in the most ...
... of medications and medical equipment that go with it.[12] [13]It is a statutory requirement (under MLC) for ships to carry either the International Guide or an equivalent national guide approved by the ...
TIM CARTER Introduction Seafarers working at sea need to safely and effectively perform a wide variety of tasks. Most involve the seafarer receiving information about their surroundings, analysing ...
... another. However, the costs of each enhancement also need to be considered, for instance should costly medications for situations that rarely occur be carried, given that in most instances they will be ...
... and in case they need to obtain additional supplies of medication for any reasons. Challenges It is almost impossible to include medications for all eventualities within the medicine chest whilst ensuring ...
... to security. In addition, there will be additional medications and equipment that are needed for “everyday” medical cases. This is usually for cases seen in the “doctor’s office” function. Unlike the emergency ...
... mode of transportation and geographical distance to be travelled. Medical escorts are recommended for specific medical needs that may include: Administration of intravenous and/or oral medications ...
... may also get financial support for medications, transportation and accommodation, if they are receiving care far from home. Reimbursement of expenses for treatment and other expendables that the seafarer ...
... x-rays to follow the development Liver: findings after the use of radioactive medications Bone: findings in Asian workers who ingested radioactive paint in their work). Thyroid: findings from the ...
... injury at sea Includes determining the training requirements for officers in first aid and medical care. Also the requirements for medications, medical equipment, facilities and the contents of the ship’s ...
... obtain and analyse: Information on the incident, the condition of the patient(s), the skills and facilities/medications available on board. Location of the vessel and its passage plan Availability ...
... enable less highly trained ships’ officers to take provisional decisions on diagnosis and also give them access to prescription medications. During their training by health professionals, officers responsible ...
... vital signs and administering medications. Limitations of care available on board The ACEP guidelines [1] clearly emphasize emergency care and passengers should not expect to find medical facilities ...