International maritime health
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Shift work is associated with sleep and health problems. Tolerance to shift work is reported to decrease with age. Shift work tolerance should be considered in different shift work populations. The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between age, shift work exposure, shift type, and morningness and sleep/health problems in oil rig shift workers. ⋯ Older workers may tolerate shift work well. Age, shift work exposure time, and shift type seemed not to affect shift work tolerance in this population. However, this may be due to a healthy worker effect and/or selection bias.
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Air ambulance operations in the Arctic have to deal with remote locations, long distances, rough weather conditions, seasonable darkness, and almost no alternative for landing. Despite these challenges, people expect high quality, specialist health care. ⋯ Air ambulance operations in the Arctic experience significant challenges. In the near future more shipping and polar adventure operations together with new oil and gas installations will increase the demand for health care support. Telemedical installations onboard vessels and rigs will be important for remote consultation and treatment.