Baths are good for you..!

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I believe many of the rules re offshore clinic furniture are influenced by the

US Coast Guard regulations...

 

I remember an American drill rig company which insisted their clinics had to

have a black dental type chair, simply because of these rules...it was a waste

of time explaining to these 'drillers' that the examination couch was what

modern medics used to examine and treat people... " no sirree that thar chair is

on them thar specs an it's gonna stay " ...gotcha !

 

However, I like using inflatable splints, I have a full set in my emergency

response bag - (small space &  light)...used them some years back in a jungle

type conflict and got comfortable with them.

 

As far as the bath goes I have a one in the clinic bathroom where once a week

a pleasant lady crew member enjoys a long hot bath, (back scrubbing brush on

order)...and I also like to take a soak at times with a book and an MP3 playing

70s sounds, (that's 1970 Wilf), it is also a good way to moisturise the skin

after a hike around the helideck and a dip in the pool, just add baby oil into

the water, (the bath water Wilf)...then play tag...I wish!...(no not with Wilf )

!

 

Cheers

 

P.

 

 

 

So Chaps, Given that I have now done a bit more research in to the subject to

check up on my facts. I seems that the bath would only ever come in to play in

the mildly - Moderate Hopothermic patient ie temp above 30 degrees C and also

give that the only true way to get an accurate core cardiac temp is not

available or practical via an intra oesphogeal thermal indicator or intra

cardial indicator. Are we ever going to risk the potentially fatal cosiquences

of placing a hypothermic patient in to the bath? Therefore having one on board

the vessel is pretty pointless for one and is it our fault that the various

governing bodies do not update their regulatory documents offen enough to keep

up with even the most basic of changes (Point to note) the inclusion of blow up

splints or even worse!!!

Your thoughts on a postcard please!!

> >

> > And...

> >

> > I have not worked on a Rig in the North Sea for a few years. I do have

> > something in my notes about:

> >

> > " Statutory Instrument No 1019 to Offshore Installation Regulations specified

> > that every sick bay should be provided with a bath. "

> >

> > I think this was in Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 1992

> > which has been replaced by The Offshore Installations (Safety Case)

> > Regulations 2005.

> >

> > http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/offshore.pdf

> >

> > --------------------------------------------------

> > From: " Nigel Mitton " <mitton_n@>

> > Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 11:14 AM

> > < >; <ianjamesdenton@>

> > Subject: Re: Three sided access bath

> >

> > > Good day Ian,

> > >

> > > Why are the " Office " saying that HSE want a three sided bath? Turn the

> > > tables and thank them for there active interest in the vessel and ask what

> > > exactly do the HSE Regulations say!

> > >

> > > I would have thought it has not got a lot do with the HSE more likely the

> > > MCGA in UK. Depends on Flag State etc, but how about looking at MERCHANT

> > > SHIPPING NOTICE

> > > MSN 1769 (M), MERCHANT SHIPPING NOTICE MSN 1768 (M+F)

> > >

> > > Regards,

> > >

> > > Nigel

> > >

> > > --------------------------------------------------

> > > From: " ramc606 " <>

> > > Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 10:18 AM

> > > < >

> > > Subject: Three sided access bath

> > >

> > >> Hi Chaps and chapesses,

> > >> Has anybody out there got anything official from the HSE saying a three

> > >> sided bath is no longer a requirement / Guidelines 1989 update!! As my

> > >> vessel is going in for a major re-fit and the office don't believe me

> > >> that

> > >> it is no longer requied due to changes in protocol for immesion

> > >> hypothermia!!!

> > >>

> > >> Your help would be truely appreciated!

> > >> Cheers Ian.

> > >>

> > >>

> > >

> > >

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