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Default Heart Attacks While Boating


"Jeff Rigby" wrote in message
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Every boater who travels more than a couple of dozen miles from shore
should consider carrying an Automatic External Defibrillator. They're
available OTC from Sams club for under $1500...and are absolutely
fool-proof to use.


Anybody carrying a defibrilator?

Any other good ideas to share?


Aspirin!!!, for chest pains and can't get your breath, Aspirin 4 tablets.
For other symptoms you might do more harm than good. An antihistamine
would be good to have on board. If diving, 100% oxygen is the second best
treatment for the bends,

Oxygen is also the best first-line treatment for virtually any
cardiovascular problem.