Managing Medical Problems Aboard for Coastal Cruisers - Part 1

This is part 1 of two presentations on First Aid for BYC and BSPS Boaters. 

Part 1 is mainly lecture with "show and tell", Part 2 (scheduled for May 20) is hands on and will include COB/MOB. Numbers will be limited to 25 for part 2.  If their is demand for more we plan another session.

Local boater and MD, Dr. Coggan will lead these presentations.

Part 1 will:

Address medical situations that may be encountered by coastal
cruisers, how to minimize such incidents and how to manage them when they do occur.
The program will address:

will address medical situations that may be encountered by coastal
cruisers, how to minimize such incidents and how to manage them when they do occur.
The program will address:

• Preparation and prevention
• The contents of a first aid kit
• Minor medical problems and how to manage them.
  • Cuts and abrasions – wound care
  • Sprains and strains
  • Minor burns and scalds
  • Sea sickness
• Major medical situations
  • Assessing the problem
  • Initial management
  • Conscious vs unconscious
  • Head injury/stroke
  • Cardiac events
  • Seizures
  • Hypothermia/cold water immersion
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning
  • Fractures and hemorrhage
  • Calling for help and preparing the victim for transportation

Participants in Part 1 are strongly encouraged to attend the more hands on Part2 Workshop on May 20th

7:00pm April 7th in the Marina Room, Registration is free to BYC and BSPS members