When Everything Goes Wrong: Head Injury Management in Extreme Sailing Conditions

Join registered nurse Bryony Palmer as she shares a compelling case study of managing a serious head injury during severe weather conditions in the Gibraltar Straits.

Drawing from her experience as an NHS sister and humanitarian aid worker, Bryony details the challenges of providing medical care while navigating 40+ knot winds and 6-meter seas on her 41-foot sailboat.

Learn crucial lessons about prioritising scene safety, managing injuries with limited resources, and making critical decisions in extreme conditions. This webinar provides valuable insights for medical professionals, sailors, and anyone interested in wilderness medicine and emergency response in challenging environments.

Discover practical approaches to risk assessment, night-time medical care, and evacuation decision-making in remote locations.

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Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Evaluate scene safety considerations when providing medical care in extreme environmental conditions.

2. Assess the benefits and limitations of different lighting options for nighttime medical care at sea.

3. Demonstrate understanding of key factors in head injury assessment and monitoring in remote settings.

4. Identify common injury mechanisms and risk factors in sailing environments.

5. Apply decision-making frameworks for evacuation considerations in maritime emergencies.

6. Recognise the importance of equipment familiarisation and team dynamics in crisis situations.