Essentials of Sea SurvivalHuman Kinetics, 13 de jun. de 2002 - 320 páginas Essentials of Sea Survival contains original scientific research and investigations from two internationally recognized experts on cold-water survival. In addition to having practical personal experience with cold water immersion, Frank Golden and Michael Tipton regularly lecture at various international conferences about water survival, and they are frequently called on for expert commentary on television and radio. The majority of books on this subject are personal survival accounts; few relate to scientific studies. This book is different: Using reader-friendly language, two leading environmental physiologists present the facts and dispel the myths of surviving a sea accident. The book, thanks to the real-life stories and easy-to-read format, will appeal primarily to the layperson who works or plays on or near the water. The text will also be of interest to an academic audience, who will appreciate the original research and up-to-date physiological and medical information Essentials of Sea Survival is a compelling, informative, and comprehensive guide to open-water survival. Drawing from classic maritime disasters and personal accounts of near-miraculous survival, as well as carefully controlled laboratory experiments, it offers practical advice for avoiding as well as surviving a cold-water accident. It’s an important reference for anyone associated with open-air aquatic activities, such as members of the Coast Guard, Navy, and Marines; offshore oil rig employees; fishermen; divers; amateur and professional sailors; water safety instructors and life guards; water rescue personnel; boaters; water skiers; outdoor survival course instructors; and other recreational water sports enthusiasts. |
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... Rescue 207 Putting It All Together 208 Chapter Summary and Recommendations 209 Appendix 9.1 Life Raft Equipment 210 Appendix 9.2 Suggested Grab Bag Contents 211 Chapter 10 Illnesses ... Rescue and Treatment of Casualties Rescue vi Contents.
... Rescue 207 Putting It All Together 208 Chapter Summary and Recommendations 209 Appendix 9.1 Life Raft Equipment 210 Appendix 9.2 Suggested Grab Bag Contents 211 Chapter 10 Illnesses ... Rescue and Treatment of Casualties Rescue vi Contents.
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... Rescue Collapse and Death 245 Possible Mechanisms Involved in Circum - Rescue Collapse 251 Treatment of the Rescued 266 Chapter Summary and Recommendations 277 Appendix : Conversion Factors 280 Glossary 281 Bibliography 287 Index 295 ...
... Rescue Collapse and Death 245 Possible Mechanisms Involved in Circum - Rescue Collapse 251 Treatment of the Rescued 266 Chapter Summary and Recommendations 277 Appendix : Conversion Factors 280 Glossary 281 Bibliography 287 Index 295 ...
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... rescue ship to locate them in the cold bleak Northern waters . In the poor visibility , it could just be discerned that at least some were alive . What of the remainder ? On coming alongside it quickly became obvious that only a ...
... rescue ship to locate them in the cold bleak Northern waters . In the poor visibility , it could just be discerned that at least some were alive . What of the remainder ? On coming alongside it quickly became obvious that only a ...
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... rescue ships . Even in those comparatively favorable circumstances , many people failed to escape because of entrap- ment or through incapacitation by cold or injury . At least 193 of the 580 on board perished . Because of the absence ...
... rescue ships . Even in those comparatively favorable circumstances , many people failed to escape because of entrap- ment or through incapacitation by cold or injury . At least 193 of the 580 on board perished . Because of the absence ...
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... rescue men operating at the end of the winch wire became fatigued ; they had the arduous job of helping extremely cold , incapacitated survi- vors while being buffeted by waves . Some of the rescue men were in- jured in collisions with ...
... rescue men operating at the end of the winch wire became fatigued ; they had the arduous job of helping extremely cold , incapacitated survi- vors while being buffeted by waves . Some of the rescue men were in- jured in collisions with ...
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Chapter Summary and Recommendations | 38 |
Initial and ShortTerm Immersion | 51 |
Drowning and Near Drowning | 79 |
Hypothermia | 95 |
Survival Time in Cold Water | 119 |
Survival | 177 |
Illnesses Injuries | 215 |
Conversion Factors | 280 |
Bibliography | 287 |
79 | 289 |
Index | 295 |
119 | 297 |
141 | 303 |
About the Authors | 304 |
Search and Rescue | 243 |
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