SAS 155 – Diseases

When in water, the survivor is more likely to be exposed to water – borne diseases, or those carried by insects and animals. Tropical diseases are less familiar and will therefore be dealt with here in more detail. Where drugs are not available, treatment is largely a matter of dealing with symptoms and making patient comfortable.

SAS 155 - Diseases

SAS 155 – Diseases

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SAS 178 - Disaster Strategy, Flood, Tsunami & Avalanche
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SAS 142 - First Aid & CPR
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SAS 052 - Animal Tracking
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