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World-wide, millions of people enjoy the sport of scuba diving safely. However, on occasion there are problems ranging from minor soft tissue injuries to an aquatic envenomation, barotrauma or decompression sickness that requires hyperbaric medicine. Peter Dworsky will focus on the pathophysiology behind these emergencies and best practices for the EMS management of dive-related incidents during this dynamic presentation.
Environmental emergencies can take place at anytime and anywhere, from big cities to red-rock deserts, to the summit of Mt. Everest to your own tiny back yard. These common but often complex emergencies that can quickly cause death include over-exposure to heat or cold, drowning, snake and spider bites, avalanches and lightning strikes. Using case studies including a whitewater rafting MCI, a 6-year old left outside by her parents in the middle of winter, a patient suffering High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) on a 24-day trek in the Himalayas, and others. Jim Powell, author of "Lights & Sirens" will present important lessons learned from venturing into the wild.