Boat Crew Motion Sickness

Question 1

Causes of Motion Sickness

Answer 1

01) mental or physical stress
02) rolling or pitching motion of the boat
03) focusing on other tasks that require close attention

Question 2

Symptoms of Motion Sickness

Answer 2

01) nausea
02) vomiting
03) unusual paleness
04) sweating
05) drowsiness
06) overall weakness
07) stomach discomfort

Question 3

Prevention and Medication of motion sickness

Answer 3

01) stay out of confined spaces
02) stay above deck in fresh air
03) avoid concentrating on the movement of the boat
04) avoid smoking
- Medication 💊
Scopolamine Patches

Question 4

When medication is best taken

Answer 4

01) Best taken throughout watch or mission
02) don’t take before mission and go, it will ware off during the mission