⚠️ MedDeck is an educational and reference tool for seafarers. It does not replace professional medical advice, TMAS, a company doctor, or emergency services. In an emergency, seek appropriate medical assistance and follow your vessel's procedures.
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What should I do first?📞 AS-002 · Medical assistance
Emergency Medical Assistance
Emergency response concepts — not a replacement for emergency pathways.
What is this for?
- Life-threatening or potentially life-threatening situations that need immediate action
When may it be relevant?
- Unresponsive person, severe breathing difficulty, heavy bleeding, chest pain, or similar urgent signs
- When delay could cause serious harm
What to understand
- Activate vessel emergency procedures first
- Port, coastguard, or shore services may join depending on location
Following vessel / company procedures
- Follow bridge and company emergency communication plans
- Assign roles so one person coordinates medical actions and one communicates
Escalation awareness
- Open WHAT SHOULD I DO FIRST? for emergency categories — this page does not replace them
Related emergency pathways
Related learning
⚠️ MedDeck is an educational and reference tool for seafarers. It does not replace professional medical advice, TMAS, a company doctor, or emergency services. In an emergency, seek appropriate medical assistance and follow your vessel's procedures.
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⚠️ MedDeck is an educational and reference tool for seafarers. It does not replace professional medical advice, TMAS, a company doctor, or emergency services. In an emergency, seek appropriate medical assistance and follow your vessel's procedures.