Medical

Question 1

Where to get info on Radio medical advice

Answer 1

MGN 225
States to make a pan pan
Will be connected to one of two designated hospitals in the UK

Question 2

What is TMAS

Answer 2

Tele-Medical Asisance Services
Permanently staffed by doctors for medical advice onboard
(MedAir)

Question 3

Treatment of burns

Answer 3

Protect yourself
Remove casualty from situation
Stop burning by rapid cooing with cold water
Remove rings, wtaches, belts
Cover the burn with gauze or cling film
Oxygen for Smoke inhalation
Seek medical assistance

Question 4

Treatment of drowning

Answer 4

Rescue breaths
Empty as much water as possible
CPR
give dry clothes
gently re-warm
Medical assistance
Observe for secondary drowning

Question 5

Advantages of Synthetic Ropes

Answer 5

Cheaper
Lighter
Stronger
More resistant to chemicals
Resistant to rot

Question 6

Advantages of Natural Ropes

Answer 6

Less stretch
Resistant to UV
More resistant to heat/friction
Gives warning when breaking

Question 7

Requirements for ships medical stores listed in ?

Answer 7

MSN 1905