Overview
These handy action cards provide a quick guide to what to do first for the ten highest-risk medical incidents, including:
- ABCDE illness
- ABCDE injury
- CPR and using the defibrillator
- Breathing problems
- Shock (circulatory collapse)
- Chest pain
- Anaphylaxis and allergy
- Seizures (fits) and convulsions
- Sepsis
- Abdominal pain
These action cards come from the ICS International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers. This modern and practical medical guide has been written and reviewed by an international group of maritime medical practitioners and experts with many years' experience of working with and training seafarers and fishers. It can be used on board all ships and fishing vessels, anywhere in the world, and in onshore safety departments, medical assistance centres and training institutions who support seafarers and fishers.
Contents Listing
Action card #1: ABCDE illness
Action card #2: ABCDE injury
Action card #3: CPR and using the defibrillator
Action card #4: Breathing problems
Action card #5: Shock (circulatory collapse)
Action card #6: Chest pain
Action card #7: Anaphylaxis and allergy
Action card #8: Seizures (fits) and convulsions
Action card #9: Sepsis
Action card #10: Abdominal pain
Additional Information