Practical tools for shipboard and expedition clinicians: checklists, reference guides and documentation templates tailored to remote maritime environments.
Checklists & Decision Support
Remote Assessment Frameworks
- Suspected appendicitis in remote locations – assessment and conservative management.
- Neurological symptoms at sea – stroke vs mimic when imaging is not available.
- Shortness of breath and chest pain – assessing risk and need for diversion.
Evacuation & Diversion Decisions
- Antarctic and polar itineraries medevac decision checklist (planned resource).
- Balancing clinical benefit, operational feasibility and weather constraints.
- Communicating risk and uncertainty to bridge, operations and family.
Documentation Templates
Consistent, legible and complete records are central to safe care and medico-legal defensibility. Templates will be designed to work within common electronic or paper systems on board.
Clinical Notes
- Initial assessment and progress note structure.
- Observation and nursing note structure.
Discharge & Repatriation
- Discharge summary for continued care ashore.
- Fit-to-fly and fit-to-travel forms.
Incident Reporting
- Injury and accident reporting structure.
- Near-miss and safety learning templates.