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Simon
A question - how can the likelihood of appendicitis be done/assessed?
Sorry for the rather delayed interest in these subjects, but we are working up to an Atlantic crossing and whilst we undertaken a 2weeks non stop cruise, we were probably only 2/3 days from land. This issue of appendicitis is probably the one that causes us most sleepless nights
Thanks
Caroline & Robert

Caroline,

Unfortunately there is no way of predicting who or when someone will develop this condition. The NHS Choices website does give good advice on recognition etc and I am sure it is covered in the various handbooks. http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Appendicitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx

The important thing is to be able to recognise the symptoms and distinguish them from less serious conditions. I would thoroughly recommend having access to reliable long range communication such as email, Iridium, SSB etc so that Falmouth can connect you through to real time advice. It is very unlikely that any of us would carry enough iv fluids and antibiotics to cope with a perforated or gangrenous appendix so the emphasis will need to be on seeking outside help via Falmouth if you are a UK citizen.

If it is any consolation appendicitis seems to be much rarer than it used to be for reasons that I don 't think anyone understands.

Simon

Forty-year-old Sarah Young was buried at sea after being swept overboard in the Clipper race. At least we know now that burial at sea is possible. May she rest in peace.

http://www.practical-sailor.com/blog/Clipper-Fatality-Highlights-Adventure-Sail-Risks-11988-1.html?ET=practicalsailor%3Ae31880%3A125771a%3A&st=email&s=p_waypoints040616#post

http://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/lectronicday.lasso?date=2016-04-04&dayid=1351#Story4

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