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    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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    Area of Science:

    • Maritime Safety
    • Occupational Health

    Background:

    • Fishing industry accidents pose significant risks.
    • Emergency medical services are crucial for remote maritime workers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze emergency medical contacts for trawlermen.
    • To identify common causes of injury and illness at sea.
    • To assess the potential for preventative measures.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of emergency medical contacts over 26 months.
    • Data collected from trawlermen fishing near the Orkney Islands.
    • Categorization of accident types and illness episodes.

    Main Results:

    • 63 sick or injured trawlermen required emergency medical contact.
    • Common incidents included falls, gear entanglement, and galley burns.
    • Approximately 80% of medical episodes could have been prevented.

    Conclusions:

    • Preventable incidents highlight the need for improved pre-sea screening.
    • Enhanced first aid training for fishing crews is recommended.
    • Reducing emergency service utilization through prevention is feasible.

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