... treatment availability in case of an outbreak of disease, for example, influenza and the availability of disinfection etc individual risk factors such as behaviour and the extent of travel away from ...
... 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 ...
... treatment of seafarer and identification of further cases. Reduce transmission from ship to shore IHR MLC Table 2: Roles and responsibilities in managing infectious diseases in the ...
... of the disease may be evident on board when no medical doctor is available for diagnosis and treatment, or in ports where the reliability of a diagnosis may vary and is unknown to the seafarer. Seafarers ...
... as appropriate for treatment and, if indicated for prophylaxis, monitoring of the effects of intervention vaccination programmes including post exposure vaccination where available and appropriate. ...
... on hand washing are of prime importance. Maintaining a proper water treatment and distribution system on the ship is a key measure for prevention. In case of an individual case of hepatitis A occurs ...
... and skin abscesses. Dahl emphasizes that most wounds in seafarers must be considered contaminated, with antibiotic treatment started immediately in hand and puncture wounds and if cellulitis occurs. Pre-sea ...
... for the treatment of syphilis, urethritis of any aetiology, chancroid, lymphogranuloma venereum, granuloma inguineale and any other venereal diseases (1). In 1993 the common committee of the International ...
... facilities in ports, general treatment, lack of oxygen, testing and vaccination. Seafarers suffered of mental stress, anxieties and precarious life and family situations. Maritime physicians need to ...
... they consider may present risks from ill-health while under contract, as they are seen as more likely to require costly medical treatment and repatriation for which the insurer will be liable. Maritime ...
... will develop a sleep debt, which can have the same effects as being drunk on alcohol in terms of ability to work machinery, navigate and so on. The only effective treatment for a lack of sleep is more ...
... This represents the least effective treatment of hazards. Designing out and protecting against are the preferred hazard treatments and more information on this is available in Ch E2.2. These require consideration ...
... a glittering watch for pray and attack a diver causing severe injuries. Barracuda bites take a long time to heal and usually require in-patient treatment. Moray eels (muraenidae) There are approximately ...
... sedation must be avoided. Several combinations are available over-the-counter. Treatment of seasickness BY ALF MAGNE HORNELAND If preventive measures have not been effective, and symptomatic ...
... of directives that determine aspects of maritime health in member states, such as EU 92/29 on the minimum safety and health requirements for improved medical treatment on board vessels.[15] [1] ILO ...
... power supply, devices for loading and discharging, garbage incineration and freshwater generators. Additionally, more and more environmental protection technologies, fuel treatment systems and cargo conditioning ...
... and expectations regarding health, sickness and cure vary greatly. Health and sickness bring together biological, cultural and individual processes. Cultural values about “proper” treatment may be guided ...
... facilities for seafarers, after extreme stress situations or unfair treatment on board or in the event of personal crises. At the mission the seafarer can receive understanding, support and help to deal ...
... is a key component. Current approaches have slowly evolved over the years, often in response to improved treatments for specific conditions or because of improved communications, for instance in telemedical ...
... and not as a bible. Impact on the seafarer Physical impact on the seafarer The physical impact on the seafarer ranges from minor to very painful and even permanent impairment. The treatment of ...