2024 Marine Medicine (DiDMM Candidates Only) WMS

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2024 Marine Medicine (DiDMM Candidates Only)

Please join us for the WMS Marine Medicine Session in La Jolla, CA. The 5 day session will focus on hazardous marine life, surf zone injuries, hyperbaric medicine, marine science, and water rescue. Medical professionals will earn 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This session is designed to fulfill the Marine Medicine requirement of the Diploma in Diving and Marine Medicine .

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When

4/28/2024 7:00 PM - 5/3/2024 3:00 PM
Pacific Daylight Time

Where

La Jolla Shores Hotel 8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla, CA 92037 UNITED STATES

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Monday, 29 April 2024

Description
Intro to Marine Life and Its Interaction with Human Health Introduction to marine life and its interaction with human health Explain how marine life affects the nature of the planet List the phyla that include marine life Define the division of dangerous aquatic animals - those that: 1 - bite/rip/puncture/shock w/o envenomation 2 - sting (envenomation's) 3 - poisonous on ingestion 4 - induce allergies Time 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM 8:00 AM
Shark Behavior and Human Attacks Review of sharks and their potential injuries Explain shark behavior Discuss incidence and distribution of shark attacks Discuss patterns of injury from shark attacks Explain the treatment of injuries sustained from sharks Time 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 8:30 AM
Marine Mammals Review marine mammals and their potential injuries. Explain the presentation and treatment of pinniped injuries, whale and dolphin injuries. Explain the presentation and treatment of other rare marine mammal injuries. Time 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM 9:30 AM
Invertebrates Review hazardous marine invertebrates and their potential injuries. This will include the clinical presentation initial stabilization and subsequent treatment of cnidaria envenomations, mollusk envenomations, echinoderm envenomations, bristleworm envenomations, and sponge envenomations. Time 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM 10:30 AM
Vertebrates Review marine vertebrates and their potential injuries Explain the presentation and treatment of bony fish trauma and envenomations Explain the presentation and treatment of cartilaginous fish trauma and envenomations Explain the presentation and treatment of sea snake envenomation's. Time 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM 11:15 AM
Lunch provided at the Hotel Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 12:00 PM
La Jolla Kayaking Cave Tour Afternoon Sessions held at the beach at La Jolla Shores. You will need a 3-5 mm wetsuit. Time 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1:00 PM
Hazardous Marine Life First Aid Scenarios Afternoon Sessions held at the beach at La Jolla Shores. Apply skills discussed on medical treatment of select marine injuries. Practice identification, stabilization and treatment of stingray envenomations, jellyfish (cnidaria) envenomations, sea snake envenomations and shark attacks. Time 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 3:30 PM

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Description
Overview of Diving Medicine Provide an overview of basic diving medicine. Provide a brief review of type of diving, barotrauma, Decompression Sickness Type I, Decompression Sickness Type II, and the role of treatment tables and hyperbaric therapy in the treatment of decompression sickness. Provide an overview of dive physics in its relationship to dysbarism and barotrauma. Review mechanisms of injury and presentations of common types of barotrauma. Review presentation, stabilization and treatment of otic barotrauma, sinus barotrauma and lung barotrauma. Discuss differences between sinus barotrauma, middle ear barotrauma, inner ear barotrauma, alternobaric vertigo and ocular barotrauma. Review pulmonary barotrauma including pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum and AGE. Review mechanisms of decompression sickness, types of DCS and their presentations, as well as treatment. Time 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM 8:00 AM
Dysbarism and Barotrauma Review of causes and symptoms of dysbarism and barotrauma. Review of dive physics part 2, Non pulmonary barotrauma, Pulmonary barotrauma and Arterial gas embolism. Time 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM 8:30 AM
Undersea Rescue Command Provide an overview of the United States Navy capabilities and challenges in the area of submarine rescue response, with a focus on the medical Concepts of Operation and rescue transport and movement. Conference Hall presentation will be augmented and brought to life by the afternoon tour of the Navy Undersea Rescue Command compound and submarine rescue assets onboard Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, CA. Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 9:00 AM
Mixed Gas and Rebreather Diving Present an overview of the technique and physiology using rebreathers for mixed gas diving. Overview of the technology in mechanical or electronic rebreathers Benefits of He in heliox and trimix, and enriched O2 mixes Technical challenges with medical risks /hypoxia Technical challenges with medical risks /hypercapnia Time 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM 10:15 AM
Immersion Pulmonary Edema Discuss common presentations and risk factors of IPE Definition of IPE Common presentations of IPE Treatment of IPE Risk factors for IPE Time 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM 10:45 AM
Breath-hold Diving Discuss the pathophysiology in breath-hold diving with clinical consequences Loss of consciousness due to hypoxia Pulmonary edema and haemoptysis after deep diving Decompression illness Ear equalization Time 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM 11:15 AM
Lunch on your own Time 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM 12:00 PM
Navy North Island Transfer Under Pressure Tour Meet at NASI Visitors Lot, Coronado, CA 92118 at 1:15 PM. We will divide into groups to tour the facility. Time 1:15 PM - 4:00 PM 1:15 PM
Evening Event featuring Marty Snyderman EMMY Award winning cinematographer, author, photographer and Advisor to of the Shark Research Institute. Desert & Coffee will be served. Time 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 7:00 PM

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

Description
Hazards of the Surf Zone Discuss common hazards of the surf zone Review of ocean currents, tides and special characteristics of the surf zone Discuss how to identify and escape rip currents Explain the presentation and treatment of surfing, Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) and body surfing injuries Time 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 8:00 AM
Water Sport Injuries: Motorized, Nonmotorized Discuss motorized and non-motorized water sport injuries, presentation and treatment Explain the presentation and treatment of motorized boating injuries, including water skiing and wakeboarding Explain the presentation and treatment of wind surfing and kite boarding injuries Explain the presentation and treatment of kayaking injuries Time 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM 9:00 AM
Hypothermia & Cold Water Immersion Discuss the physiological responses and tolerance to hypothermia Physiology, stages of hypothermia and effects on performance Tolerance, duration in survival Possible prevention/mitigation Treatment Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 10:00 AM
Submersion Injuries Discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, treatment and prevention of submersion injuries (drowning) Compare prior drowning definitions with current WHO definitions and why nomenclature has changed Recall the pathophysiology behind submersion injuries Explain the presentation, diagnostics, treatment and disposition of drowning Discuss drowning prevention Time 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 11:00 AM
Ocean Rescue Stations Overview Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 12:00 PM
Boxed Lunches Provided at Hotel Time 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:00 PM
Skills Stations on the Beach During this session we will discuss open water rescue in depth, demonstrate techniques and provide conference participants an opportunity to get wet and try these new skills out! **You will need a 3-5 mm wetsuit, mask and fins. Time 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM 1:30 PM

Thursday, 02 May 2024

Description
Overview of Non-Diving Indications of HBO Review of non-diving indications for HBO Review UHMS approved indications for HBO Investigational uses of HBO Non-evidence based uses of HBO Emergent vs non-emergent indications for HBO Time 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM 8:00 AM
Hyperbaric Treatment of Diving Injuries/Dive Treatment Table Discuss the basics of hyperbaric treatment and review dive treatment tables Pathophysiology behind beneficial effects of hyperbaric oxygen treatment Discuss the types of dive treatment tables and when to utilize them Discuss potential complications of hyperbaric oxygen treatment Time 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 8:30 AM
Prevention of Diving Injuries Discuss ways to prevent diving injuries Discuss safety precautions including continuous breathing, safety stop, flying recommendations Present diving conditions that divers should avoid Contraindications to diving Time 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 9:30 AM
Diving and Special Populations Review Discuss diving considerations for special populations Review of the diving physician role, dive clinics and requirements for various diving populations Discuss fitness to dive Absolute contraindications to diving Relative contraindications to diving Time 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM 10:15 AM
Lunch on your own Time 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM 11:45 AM
Interesting Hyperbaric Cases Location: UCSD Hillcrest Hospital Auditorium: 200 W Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103 Time 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1:00 PM
HBO Workshops Dive physical exam practice Diving case discussion Multi-chamber hyperbaric chamber tour Critical care considerations, emergencies in chamber Time 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2:00 PM

Friday, 03 May 2024

Description
Children and the Ocean Outline special considerations of the pediatric patient in the ocean environment, including drowning, hyperthermia, hypothermia sun damage. Discuss preventive measures to keep children safe in and around the ocean. Time 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM 8:00 AM
Scientific Diving Describe the Scientific Diving history and regulatory environment Outline Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the genesis of Scientific Diving Discuss regulatory environment Discuss AAUS and Scientific Diving Standards Time 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM 8:15 AM
Marine Ecosystems: Tropical, Temperate, Polar Diving Under Antarctic Ice (Polar Diving) Equipment Considerations Operations Considerations Polar ecosystems Time 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM 8:45 AM
Human Impacts and Marine Pollution Discuss how human activities affect the marine environment Review the effects of pollution Review the phenomena of eutrophication and its relationship with harmful algal blooms Time 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM 9:30 AM
Climate Change Impact on the Ocean & Human Health Discuss how climate change directly affects the ocean and human health Review the process of ocean acidification Discuss the impact on the marine food chain Discuss the connection between climate change and harmful algal blooms Time 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM 10:15 AM
Scripps Pier Tour Exclusive tour at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The Scripps Pier tour includes viewing of the research vessels, dive research locker and a question and answer session with Scientific Diving Safety Officer Christian McDonald. Time 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 11:00 AM
Birch Aquarium: Hazardous Marine Life Scavenger Hunt View a stunning variety of colorful marine life featured in more than 60 habitats fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and beyond — all while enjoying incredible ocean views! Interact with hands-on exhibits that showcase cutting-edge research discoveries by Scripps Oceanography scientists on climate, earth, and ocean science. Time 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1:00 PM