To prepare for all eventualities at sea, the on-board first aid kit is an essential element for your good health. In the case of an accident, it can be the deciding factor in the continuation of your cruise. How do you put it together, organize it, stow it and above all, use it? We take stock!
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Published on 21/03/2019
By
Olivier Barret
Issue:
165
Published:
May.
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Jun.
2019
Putting together the on-board first aid kit is an important phase of the preparation for long-term cruising. It will allow you to deal with the most frequent medical or traumatic problems. We are of course talking about the kit which is essential for crossing oceans, where the risks are greater due to the length and remoteness of the passage. It is necessary from day to day, to deal with minor but nevertheless handicapping problems, such as seasickness, sunburn, burns, cuts, minor injuries or managing pain. It must also have an answer for more major injuries, and…
