# 14 - Medical Emergency

Systematic medical emergency response procedures ensuring proper first aid, medical consultation, and casualty management per international maritime medical guidelines.

### Initial Medical Response

```checklist
1. [ ] Designated Medical Officer ................. INFORMED
2. [ ] First Aid Priority Assessment ............. COMPLETED
3. [ ] Patient Airway .............................. CLEARED
4. [ ] Breathing and Heart Beat .................... ENSURED
5. [ ] Bleeding Control ............................ APPLIED
6. [ ] Casualty Movement ......................... MINIMISED
```

### Casualty Transport and Treatment

```checklist
7. [ ] Captain for Treatment Room Location ....... CONSULTED
8. [ ] Transport Team with Lifting Equipment ..... ASSEMBLED
9. [ ] Casualty to Vessel Treatment Room ....... TRANSPORTED
10. [ ] International Maritime Medical Guide ...... CONSULTED
11. [ ] MRCC for Medical Advice ................... CONTACTED
```

### Medical Evacuation Preparation

```checklist
12. [ ] Shore or Vessel Transfer Preparations ......... READY
13. [ ] Helicopter Evacuation Clear Drop Zone ......... READY
14. [ ] Rescue Boat for Helicopter Operations ......... READY
15. [ ] Own Tender for Vessel Transfer ................ READY
```

### Communication and Documentation

```checklist
16. [ ] DPA and Company for Assistance ............ CONTACTED
17. [ ] Accident Report in DeepBlue System ........ COMPLETED
18. [ ] Insurance Forms for Injured Person ............ READY
```

### Documentation

```checklist
19. [ ] Medical Emergency Response ................... LOGGED
```