Key points to watch before passing PEME

Pre-employment medical examination is a procedure every seafarer has to deal with to prove their mind and body fitness if they want to go onboard. As the COVID-19 crisis is gradually fading, thousands of seafarers are expected to sign in and will have to successfully pass their medical exam.

The following areas of interest for the days before PEME will increase your chances of being “fit to work” without implications:

1. Get Good Sleep at Night

Sleeping at least 8 hours the night before your exam will keep your blood pressure lower.

Commit to a seven-day diet with more fruits and vegetables and less sugar. Stop skipping breakfast.

3. Avoid caffeine and Alcohol

Do not drink coffee or alcohol in the hours prior the exam, as they cause hypertension.

4. Water is your friend

Drink more water in the days prior PEME, to help your body get rid of the toxins you have consumed.

5. Care your teeth and Oral hygiene

Take care of your mouth hygiene before the exam. Go to a dentist for a provisional check and teeth cleaning.

Exercise gives you a feeling of wellness, but try to avoid it prior medical exam as it can elevate your heart rate and drop your potassium levels.

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