THE PROBLEM OF COLD/WET SURVIVAL

A general introduction setting the scene for the Symposium. The practical problems of the preservation of life following exposure are stressed, with particular reference to the lone survival of a trawlerman following a disaster in Arctic waters.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Naval Medicine

  Alverstoke, Hants PO12 2DL,   England 
• Authors:
  • MacKay, D E
• Publication Date: 1972-12

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 158-160
• Serial:
  • Royal Naval Medical Service Journal
  • Volume: 57
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Institute of Naval Medicine

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crash exposure; First aid; Hypothermia; Life rafts; Lifesaving; Survival
• Uncontrolled Terms: Exposure (Human)
• Old TRIS Terms: Life raft exposure
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00041839
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Royal Naval Medical Service
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 6 1973 12:00AM