2023 Medicine at Sea Pre-Conference (DiDMM Candidates Only) WMS

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2023 Medicine at Sea Pre-Conference (DiDMM Candidates Only)

Join us for the WMS Medicine at Sea Pre-Conference in Spokane, WA Saturday, July 15 - Monday, July 20. The three-day pre-conference will focus on Solar Injuries, Emergencies at Sea and Health Maintenance at Sea. Medical professionals will earn 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This conference is designed to partially fulfill the Marine Medicine requirement of the Diploma in Diving and Marine Medicine. Candidates choosing to attend the DiDMM preconference will be required to attend the main conference. This pre-conference also includes the swiftwater rescue workshop which will satisfy the additional watercraft certification.

Course Description

Candidates may choose to attend one of two conferences: MedSail in the BVIs or a DiDMM “Medicine at Sea” preconference offered in conjunction with the WMS Summer Conferences. Attendance at pre-conference workshops and main conference lectures will be required.

*You must be a current DiDMM Candidate and active member of the WMS with either a Standard or Premium membership. Join or Upgrade your membership.

Insurance and Cancellation/Refund Policy
All participants are required to carry evacuation and medical insurance coverage (we suggest Global Rescue) as well as trip interruption/cancellation insurance (we suggest IMG through Global Rescue). Cancellation prior to 60 days before the session begins will result in a 50% refund. No refund if cancelling within 60 days.

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When

7/15/2023 7:00 AM - 7/20/2023 1:00 PM
Pacific Daylight Time

Where

The Daven Port Grand Hotel 333 West Spokane Falls Boulevard Spokane, WA 99201 UNITED STATES

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Saturday, 15 July 2023

Description
Welcome and Overview Time 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM 8:00 AM
Health Maintenance at Sea: The Fearsome Five Basic health maintenance at sea will be discussed including the “Fearsome Five”. Time 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM 8:15 AM
Medical Officer Responsibilities Medical training, telemedicine, medical evacuation at-sea; Review of emergency marine communications, and Search and Rescue at sea. Time 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM 9:00 AM
Marine Communications & Devices VHF radio, EPIRB, flares, communicating with rescuers, calling for help. Time 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM 10:00 AM
Submersion Injuries Physiology, treatment, and prevention of drowning, with review of USCG Boating Accident and Mortality Statistics, and in-depth investigations of recent sailing tragedies. Time 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM 10:45 AM
Solar Injuries & Protection Understand the different properties of UVA, UVB, and UVC. Familiarity with basic recognition of Basal cell cancer, Squamous Cell cancer, and Melanoma. Understand the difference between organic and inorganic sun screens. Discuss effective clothing, hats and glasses in blocking harmful UV radiation Time 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM 11:15 AM
Seafood Toxidromes Explain the recognition, pathophysiology, and treatment of scombroid poisoning. Explain the diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of ciguatera poisoning. Discuss various diseases associated with harmful algal blooms. Discuss the pathophysiology and treatment of Fugu poisoning Time 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:00 PM
Cold Water Immersion Prevention and recovery of crew overboard, together with a review of cold-water immersion, including the physiology and management of cold shock response, cold water incapacitation, and acute hypothermia. Time 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 1:30 PM
Survival at Sea Food, water and equipment. Time 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM 2:00 PM
Station 1: Ocean Survival Skills Practice methods of food and water collection for survival. Construct a solar still. Practice rainwater collection techniques. Practice making improvised fishing line and hooks. Time 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 3:00 PM
Station 2: Sailing Knots Participants should bring rope to practice. Practice knots commonly used for sailing and in maritime rescue operations. Time 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 3:00 PM
Station 3: Search and Rescue Practice knots commonly used for sailing and in maritime rescue operations; search and rescue; crew overboard. Time 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 3:00 PM

Sunday, 16 July 2023

Description
Sailing injuries and Prevention Discuss common hand injuries and their treatment. Be familiar with basic splinting of extremity fractures and use of the Sam Splint. Discuss recognition of shoulder dislocations and various reduction techniques. Describe the evaluation and management of abdominal pain at sea. Summarize the management of diarrhea and hypovolemia at sea. Time 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM 8:00 AM
Environmental Infections and Wounds List common wounds in the marine environment. Describe basic care for wounds, burns. Identify when to consider referral to definitive care Time 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM 8:45 AM
Station 1: Safety at Sea-Life Rafts This 3 part session will consist of three 45-minute rotations in a swimming pool or at poolside. Discuss recommendations for equipment and strategies for safety at sea. Describe the process of crew overboard recovery. Describe life raft deployment, contents, and boarding. Describe life raft survival techniques and emergency medical care kit. Time 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 9:30 AM
Station 2: Safety at Sea-Safety and Survival Equipment Identify the types of life jacket and personal safety gear. Demonstrate proper wear and use of a PFD. Demonstrate individual and group in-water survival and hypothermia prevention strategies. Describe standard vessel safety equipment and its use for medical emergencies. Describe crew overboard prevention and survival techniques. Identify three means of reboarding a person from the water. Time 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 9:30 AM
Station 3: Safety at Sea-Medical Kits Recommendations for equipment and strategies for safety at sea. Explain how to construct a marine-specific medical kit and relate to crew- or mission-specific medical needs. Compare the standard components of an off-shore vs. coastal medical kit. Describe the approach to evaluation of medical emergencies at sea. Time 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 9:30 AM
Maritime Travel Medicine Summarize the epidemiology of common travelers’ illnesses. Identify sources of current medical intelligence relevant to marine travelers, including recommended immunizations and prophylactic medications. List standard prevention principles for common travel illnesses. Briefly outline components of major travel health insurance policies. Time 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1:00 PM
Sea Sickness: Etiology, Prevention, Treatment Name the major components of the neurovestibular system. Describe the pathophysiology of motion sickness. Discuss the epidemiology of sea sickness. Name three prevention strategies for sea sickness, including medications. Describe three techniques to manage sea sickness, including medications. Time 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:00 PM
Maritime Survival and Accident/Medical Scenarios Participants will break out in groups to discuss medical care for a variety of marine accidents and survival situations. Information covered will vary based on the cases that the group is provided. Each small group will present their scenario and recommended actions for discussion with the entire group. Time 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM 2:45 PM
Swiftwater Recue Course Orientation Overview of the swift water course to be held 7/17/23. Time 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM 4:15 PM

Monday, 17 July 2023

Description
Swiftwater Rescue Workshop Essentials of River Safety and Rescue workshop teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and simple rescues of paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and on simple, commonly used skills. Fundamental techniques for dealing with hazards that carry greater risks for both victim and rescuer, such as entrapments, and pins, also are taught. Participants should wear and bring: 1. Closed-toed shoes suitable for wearing in the water, and that will provide traction on wet rocks (old tennis shoes work great). Shoes should fit snugly and stay on the feet while swimming. 2. Appropriate clothing to provide thermal and sun protection. The water will be cool, and the air temps will likely be hot. You will be swimming in the river. Although drysuits or full wetsuits are not recommended or required, your choice of clothing will impact your comfort level in potentially cold water. Thin (1.5-3 mil) neoprene pants/shorts provide good thermal protection and abrasion resistance. Long sleeved sun shirts are also recommended. 3. Water/Snacks Time 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM 1:30 PM

Swiftwater Rescue Workshop

Essentials of River Safety and Rescue workshop teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and simple rescues of paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and on simple, commonly used skills. Fundamental techniques for dealing with hazards that carry greater risks for both victim and rescuer, such as entrapments, and pins, also are taught. Participants should wear and bring: 1. Closed-toed shoes suitable for wearing in the water, and that will provide traction on wet rocks (old tennis shoes work great). Shoes should fit snugly and stay on the feet while swimming. 2. Appropriate clothing to provide thermal and sun protection. The water will be cool, and the air temps will likely be hot. You will be swimming in the river. Although drysuits or full wetsuits are not recommended or required, your choice of clothing will impact your comfort level in potentially cold water. Thin (1.5-3 mil) neoprene pants/shorts provide good thermal protection and abrasion resistance. Long sleeved sun shirts are also recommended. 3. Water/Snacks

Time

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

1:30 PM