1 1 The ship Captain MEDICAL GUIDE

2 2 Contents

3 3 Contributors

4 4 Preface

5 5 Introduction How to use this guide

6 6 Chapter 1 First aid

7 7 Chapter 2 Toxic hazards of chemicals including poisoning

8 8 Chapter 3 General nursing

9 9 Chapter 4 Care of the injured

10 10 Chapter 5 Causes and prevention of disease

11 11 Chapter 6 Communicable diseases

12 12 Chapter 6.1 Sexually transmitted diseases

13 13 Chapter 7 Other diseases and medical problems

14 14 Chapter 8 Diseases of Fishermen

15 15 Chapter 9 Female disorders and pregnancy

16 16 Chapter 10 Childbirth

17 17 Chapter 11 Survivors

18 18 Chapter 12 The dying and the dead

19 19 Chapter 13 External assistance

20 20 Annex I Anatomy and physiology

21 21 Annex II Anatomical drawings

22 22 Index