Sea Sick
Sea Sick: Disabling tick diseases can be hard to diagnose
Sea Sick: by Keith Murray Something about things that feed off my blood tends to raise the hair on the back of my neck. One of those things is a tick.…
Sea Sick: Washing hands is crucial onboard
Sea Sick: by Keith Murray In the past, we have covered complex and dramatic lifesaving topics in this column. This month, I want to talk about something very basic that…
Sea Sick: Quick, someone’s choking! What do you do?
Sea Sick: by Keith Murray You are having lunch with a crew mate, talking about the busy schedule for the day, and suddenly he stands up and looks directly at…
Sea Sick: IVs best left to medical pros
Sea Sick: by Keith Murray I have been asked by several yacht captains if I offer onboard training for crew on how to properly insert an IV. Always a little…
Sea Sick: Spots that don’t heal could be skin cancer
Sea Sick: by Keith Murray May is “Skin Cancer Awareness Month,” so that will be the focus of this month’s column. I realize that the vast majority of my readers…
Sea Sick: Medical emergencies happen; are you prepared?
Sea Sick: by Keith Murray Medical emergencies happen every day. These emergencies can be accidental, such as car accidents, falls and cuts; health-related, such as heart attacks and strokes; or…
Sea Sick: The truth about norovirus
Sea Sick: by Keith Murray What is the norovirus? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes it as a very contagious virus that can infect anyone. It can be…
Sea Sick: Symptoms of heart attack not what you expect
Sea Sick: by Keith Murray In February we think of Valentine’s Day, and the symbol for Valentine’s Day is the heart. So I thought it fitting that we discuss the…
Sea Sick: Update first-aid gear at start of new year
Sea Sick: by Keith Murray It’s that time of year again. Time to buy a new calendar, make New Year’s resolutions and go through your first-aid medical kit. Although checking…
Sea Sick: Carbon monoxide killed many after hurricane
Sea Sick: by Keith Murray Recently my home state of Florida was hit by Hurricane Irma. When you ask people in Florida what the leading cause of death was from Hurricane…
