CHILD-FA-2.2.2

Heat, Dehydration, Seasickness, Fever and Poisoning

CHILD-FA-2 · Paediatric Emergencies Onboard: Recognise, Alert, Prevent · CHILD-FA-2.2 Injury, Illness and Poisoning

Heat illness, dehydration from seasickness, febrile illness and poisoning from chemicals, medication or leftover alcohol are common child emergencies at sea. Recognise, remove the cause, raise the alarm and get telemedical advice early, and never give a child medication yourself.