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Preferred First Aid Book?

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NATBF

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As I go through the racing rules, I see:
"A boat shall carry a first aid kit and first aid manual suitable for the likely conditions of the passage and the number of crew aboard."

The book I've run across aren't ideally suited (usually assume 911 is minutes away, or assume you can at least go to a store). I am sure there are many options, but is there a known/preferred first-aid book/manual choice for singlehanders? And especially for an SHTP, much farther/longer from help?

Related: does anyone have a copy of Dr. Freeman's medical seminar presentation (or something related but more recent)?
"Our own Dr. Lou Freeman (Swan 51 "Seabird" SHTP 2002 and 2006) is traveling up from Fresno (via Houston!) and is bringing an updated, expanded version of the seminar he presented in 2008."
BobJ

Thread 'Medical Seminar Monday 4/12'

. . . including Black Feathers Q&A and book signing!

Oakland Yacht Club (Alameda) at 1900 this Monday, 4/12.

Past SHTP seminars have focused on boats and equipment but an injury, seasickness or other medical emergency can endanger you the skipper, and your otherwise blissful race to Hawaii. This is especially a concern for single-handers since there's no one to "cover for you" if you're out of commission. Past racers have found that even a minor injury, when not properly treated, can soon become debilitating in the marine environment.

Our own Dr. Lou Freeman (Swan 51 "Seabird" SHTP...

Many thanks!
 
NATBF said:
As I go through the racing rules, I see:
"A boat shall carry a first aid kit and first aid manual suitable for the likely conditions of the passage and the number of crew aboard."

The book I've run across aren't ideally suited (usually assume 911 is minutes away, or assume you can at least go to a store). I am sure there are many options, but is there a known/preferred first-aid book/manual choice for singlehanders? And especially for an SHTP, much farther/longer from help?

Related: does anyone have a copy of Dr. Freeman's medical seminar presentation (or something related but more recent)?
"Our own Dr. Lou Freeman (Swan 51 "Seabird" SHTP 2002 and 2006) is traveling up from Fresno (via Houston!) and is bringing an updated, expanded version of the seminar he presented in 2008."
BobJ

Thread 'Medical Seminar Monday 4/12'

. . . including Black Feathers Q&A and book signing!

Oakland Yacht Club (Alameda) at 1900 this Monday, 4/12.

Past SHTP seminars have focused on boats and equipment but an injury, seasickness or other medical emergency can endanger you the skipper, and your otherwise blissful race to Hawaii. This is especially a concern for single-handers since there's no one to "cover for you" if you're out of commission. Past racers have found that even a minor injury, when not properly treated, can soon become debilitating in the marine environment.

Our own Dr. Lou Freeman (Swan 51 "Seabird" SHTP...

Many thanks!
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See attached. This will fulfill the SHTP requirement

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Great timing. I was just putting my offshore first aid kit together and tossed in my old first aid book from when I was involved with Scouting. Ive now downloaded this International Medical Guide and keep both, never know when I might need to refresh up on snake bites.
 
I've always carried one of the Marine kits from Adventure Medical Kits. Mine included the oft-recommended little book written by Eric Weiss and Michael Jacobs (both MDs) "Marine Medicine, a Comprehensive Guide." Weiss also wrote summaries for each internal packet specific to injury type. I envision being somewhat out of commission and trying to read the little book while the boat is sloshing around - its own recipe for seasickness. So the summaries on each treatment packet seem like a good idea.

I've had my kit for over 20 years and refresh the perishables and meds before each offshore trip.

I see they now sell these in a hard case - a good idea since the zippers on the soft case tended to corrode:

https://adventuremedicalkits.com/collections/marine-series-boating-medical-kits
 
I bought the Marine Adventure Medical Kit 600 and added a few things of my own.
Came with the book by Weiss and Jacobs that Bob mentioned.
It is focused on possible offshore incidents, and some shoreside.
Also on improvising.

Read it before you go, that way you'll only have to glance at it for a refresher.
This was a recommendation from the hands on safety at sea course.

After getting burned by boiling water returning from Kauai this last summer I found I needed more non stick gauze than supplied.
Kit came with two 3x5 pads which I cut in half but the blister needed to be covered longer. Found a few other bandages to get by.
Definitely added more when I got back.
 
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