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Articles, field notes, career guides, and clinical references for ship doctors, cruise nurses, expedition clinicians, and offshore medics.

Field Notes

Oxygen Is a Clock at Sea

How oxygen supply becomes a countdown timer in maritime emergencies.

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Bridge Communication for Ship Doctors

Why clinical language fails on the bridge and how to use command-ready phrases.

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The 72-Hour Maritime ICU Problem

Prolonged stabilisation when evacuation is days away.

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Cruise Ship Outbreak Management

Outbreak management frameworks, isolation protocols, and USPH-aligned response.

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STEMI at Sea

ECG interpretation, thrombolysis decisions, and oxygen management in isolated settings.

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Stroke at Sea

FAST assessment, thrombolysis time windows, and blood pressure management at sea.

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Sepsis on Cruise Ships

NEWS2 triggers, Sepsis Six adaptation, and antibiotic selection from ship formulary.

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USPH Inspection Preparation

VSP scoring system, medical centre readiness, and outbreak preparedness.

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When the Patient Is Stable but the Ship Is Not

Environmental factors affecting clinical care at sea.

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Blog

Telemedicine at Sea

A practical guide for maritime clinicians navigating remote consultations.

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Hantavirus in Remote Maritime Medicine

Recognition and management of hantavirus in isolated settings.

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Career Guides

How to Become a Ship Doctor

Complete career pathway from medical qualification to maritime deployment.

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Cruise Ship Doctor Salary 2026

Salary ranges by role, contract structure, and negotiation guidance.

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Maritime Medical Jobs

Current opportunities in cruise, expedition, offshore, and yacht medicine.

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Reference Guides

Guide to Maritime Medicine

Comprehensive pillar guide covering emergency protocols, public health, and career pathways.

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Medevac Decision-Making at Sea

Evacuation timing, risk assessment, and coastguard coordination.

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Oxygen Planning at Sea

Cylinder endurance calculations and supply management for maritime settings.

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