All watersports involve a certain amount of risk, so it is important to have easy to use reference to first aid at hand. First Aid Companion is a splash proof, easy to use guide to most medical emergencies that you may encounter afloat. Includes:
Drowning
Unconsciousness
Immersion
Fractures
Burns & scalds
Heatstroke
Communications in an emergency
Author description
Sandra Roberts is a senior lecturer at the Warsash Maritime Academy.