The Doctor Is In
One of the worst things that can happen while cruising offshore is having a crew or guest experience a serious injury. Being properly equipped with a quality first-aid kit, like the Marine 3000 ($795) from Adventure Medical Kits, will give you peace of mind while under way and help keep everyone on board a little safer. The contents of the Marine 3000 are organized in color-coded, injury-specific bags (bleeding, suture/syringe, CPR/instruments, medications, wound care, burns and fractures and sprains, depending on the kit) for ease of use in an emergency, and each bag includes a reference card for the contents. Also included in the Marine 3000 is the book A Comprehensive Guide to Marine and Travel Medicine, for instruction on how to treat more serious injuries while at sea. Adventure Medical Kits, 510-261-7414; www.adventuremedicalkits.com