Description
The International Medical Guide for Ships is an official publication developed by the World Health Organization in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization. The publication serves as a practical medical reference for the treatment of illness and injury on board ships.
The guide is designed specifically for situations where professional medical assistance is not immediately available. It provides detailed advice on the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions that may arise at sea, as well as guidance on the use of medical equipment and medicines typically found in the ship’s medicine chest.
The International Medical Guide for Ships covers a wide range of medical issues that may arise in maritime service. The publication includes guidance on the treatment of injuries, infections, poisonings, exposure to hazardous substances, and acute medical emergencies.
The book is used by ship officers, medical personnel on board, shipping companies, and maritime training institutions worldwide. It is an essential reference work to ensure that crew and passengers can receive necessary medical assistance when ships operate far from shore-based health services.
Kart.no is an authorized supplier of IMO publications in Norway and provides printed and digital publications to shipping companies, maritime schools, and authorities.
