Seafarers FIRST AID ON BOARD First aid is treatment aimed at preventing the death or further damage to health of an ill or injured person perceived to be in a life-threatening condition. All crew members should receive training in fi rst aid. Step 1 Assess the situation: what do think happened and is there still…
Seafaring has always been a dangerous occupation. Long voyages, extreme weather c onditions, illnesses and accidents can take a heavy toll on the health of crew members. Not only are they exposed to greater risk, seafarers are also isolated from the usual sources of medical care and assistance available to people on shore. WHO has…
Left ventricular hypertrophy Of patients with hypertension, 15-20% develops LVH. The risk of LVH is increased 2-fold by associated obesity. The prevalence of LVH based on electrocardiogram (ECG) findings, which are not a sensitive marker at the time of diagnosis of hypertension, is variable.1,2 Studies have shown a direct relationship between the level and duration…
HYPERTENSION HIGH BP Uncontrolled and prolonged elevation of blood pressure (BP) can lead to a variety of changes in the myocardial structure, coronary vasculature, and conduction system of the heart. These changes in turn can lead to the development of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), coronary artery disease, various conduction system diseases, and systolic and diastolic dysfunction…
Oil and Gas UK Medical Examination OGUK is a medical required by some employers or companies before personnel can be deployed to some offshore workplaces around the world. Oil & Gas UK is the leading representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas industry. It is a not-for-profit organisation, established in April 2007 but…
Dr. Ashok Kapoor(MD, DM, DHA, OGUK) Dr. Ashok Kapoor got his DHA license as a Cardiologist in 1998. He has more than 25 years of experience in occupational health, general medicine, preventive medicine, Cardiology and internal Medicine in U.A.E. Dr. Kapoor is also certified as DHA cardiologist and OGUK medical Examiner/ OGUK (formerly UKOOA) certified…
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Offshore Medical Certificate In accordance with Oil and Gas UK Medical Guidelines Name: MR. NAME DOB: 19/01/1981 Address: City: …
Offshore Medical Certificate In accordance with Oil and Gas UK Medical Guidelines Name: MR. NAME DOB: 19/01/1981 Address: City: Postcode: “This Employee has been examined in accordance with Oil and Gas UK Recommended General Medical Standards of Fitness for Designated Offshore…
HEART DISEASES IN WOMEN Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women: Current Guidelines A five-step approach Assess and stratify women into high risk, at risk, and optimal risk categories Lifestyle approaches recommended for all women Other cardiovascular disease interventions: treatment of HTN, DM, lipid abnormalities Highest priority is for interventions in high risk…