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  • 1International Maritime Health Foundation Management Board, Croatia. travel-medicina@ri.htnet.hr.

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|April 18, 2025
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Medical emergencies at sea threaten seafarers. This study established common principles for non-medical professionals managing onboard medical issues, aiming to improve safety and health.

Area of Science:

  • Maritime Health
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Occupational Safety

Background:

  • Seafaring medical emergencies pose significant risks to seafarer well-being and career longevity.
  • Current onboard medical management practices require standardization for non-medical personnel.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish foundational principles for managing onboard medical conditions by non-medical professionals.
  • To guide the development of standardized medical treatment pathways for maritime settings.

Main Methods:

  • A workshop involving nine expert participants.
  • Evaluation of existing treatment pathways from "The Ship Captain's Medical Guide" (23rd Edition).
  • Utilized Delphi study survey and a modified RAND-UCLA Appropriateness Method (RAM) for consensus building.
Keywords:
medical help onboardseafarerstreatment pathways

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Main Results:

  • A consensus was reached on general principles for developing future medical treatment pathways.
  • Identified the need for refining existing pathways and creating new digital treatment protocols.
  • Established a framework for consistent medical emergency management at sea.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized principles are crucial for effective onboard medical care by non-medical personnel.
  • Digital formats offer potential for enhancing the accessibility and usability of treatment pathways.
  • This initiative supports improved seafarer safety and health in maritime environments.