What if merchant seamen become ill at sea?

**jazzinator214** · October 23rd, 2011, 03:14 PM

What happens if a merchant seaman becomes seriously ill in the middle of the ocean?

**seadawg** · October 23rd, 2011, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by jazzinator214

What happens if a merchant seaman becomes seriously ill in the middle of the ocean?

I get to practice my medical care provider skill sets..be afraid..be very afraid!!

on a more serious note the vessel's SMS should provide the guidance and procedures regarding how to handle a medical emergency..their are options even "mid ocean"..worse case scenario you will need to make room in the walk in or chest freezer..been there..done that..unfortunately.

**Clear Solution** · October 24th, 2011, 03:25 AM

You take 2 asprin and check in in the morning!

**seadog!** · October 24th, 2011, 08:55 AM

Ill? Tough it out.

Life Threatening injury/sickness? The US Navy will come get you.

**PR-9** · October 24th, 2011, 05:59 PM

Some guy with a medical PIC gets to play doctor on you!!!! Just hope it never happens to you!!!

**jazzinator214** · October 31st, 2011, 01:11 PM

Thanks for your responses

**GLMASailor** · October 31st, 2011, 05:06 PM

Depending on the situation, I could put all of this flashing light morse code to work with the international code of signals to alert a near by vessel of the patients condition and then interpret flashing light to provide the proper treatment. Or wait a sec its the 21st century I could use a cell phone or a sat phone. Oh the joys of learning flashing light morse code.