2023 WMS Winter Conference (In-Person) WMS

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2023 WMS Winter Conference (In-Person)

2023 WMS Winter Conference - Olympic Valley, CA

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In order to receive CME/FAWM credits after the conference has concluded, you must select each individual program item that you intend to participate in and ensure that it is added to your itinerary.

When

2/12/2023 - 2/16/2023

Where

400 Squaw Creek Road Olympic Valley, CA 96146 UNITED STATES

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Friday, 10 February 2023

Description
DiMM - Level 1 Avalanche Course Introduction/Q&A Track DiMM Time 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spots available 1 6:00 PM

Saturday, 11 February 2023

Description
DiMM Breakfast Track DiMM Time 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM Spots available 0 7:00 AM
Wilderness Life Support for the Medical Professional WLS:MP is a practical hands-on certification course originally developed at the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1997 that teaches medical professionals how to manage medical and trauma emergencies when traditional medical facilities are not readily accessible. WLS:MP was developed to create a standard in treating injuries and illnesses in a wilderness environment. Topics include: patient assessment, treatment guidelines for life support until definitive care or evacuation is available, and techniques and guidelines for evacuation. All registrants who pass the written exam will receive the WLS:MP certification that is valid for four years. Track WLS:MP When 2/11/2023 7:00 AM - 2/12/2023 5:00 PM Spots available 13 7:00 AM
WLS:MP Breakfast Track WLS:MP Time 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM Spots available 29 7:00 AM
DiMM - Level 1 Avalanche Course Track DiMM Time 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spots available 0 7:30 AM
WLS:MP Pre-Conference Track WLS:MP Time 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spots available 29 7:30 AM

Sunday, 12 February 2023

Description
DiMM Breakfast Track DiMM Time 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM Spots available 9 7:00 AM
WLS:MP Breakfast Track WLS:MP Time 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM Spots available 27 7:00 AM
DiMM - Level 1 Avalanche Course Track DiMM Time 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spots available 0 7:30 AM
WLS:MP Pre-Conference Track WLS:MP Time 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spots available 24 7:30 AM
Conference Registration Track In-Person Time 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 4:30 PM
Welcome Reception Time 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 6:00 PM
First-Time Attendees Meet & Greet Time 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM 7:30 PM

Monday, 13 February 2023

Description
Registration Category Activity Time 6:45 AM - 12:00 PM 6:45 AM
Breakfast with Exhibitors Category Activity Time 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM 7:00 AM
DiMM Track DiMM Time 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spots available 5 7:00 AM
Welcome Time 7:45 AM - 8:00 AM 7:45 AM
When is it Too Steep for a Helicopter? A discussion of helicopter offset techniques for restricted access situations in Yosemite National Park. Time 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 8:00 AM
Skills to Save a Life Learn how to transfer hospital-based trauma skills to remote locations away from the trauma bay, including emergency airway, breathing and circulation procedures. Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 9:00 AM
Break with Exhibitors Category Activity Time 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 10:00 AM
Suspension Syndrome Background of the issues related to passive suspension on rope. Update on physiology and management. Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 10:30 AM
State of the WMS A review of the past, present, and future of the WMS. Category Activity Time 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM 11:30 AM
Peaks and Valleys: Managing DM in the Wilderness New technology is changing the management of type 1 diabetes in the austere environment. Learn about management strategies and environmental influences on glucose control. Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 12:00 PM
Bootcamp 1: Patient Assessment in Austere Environments Tips and tricks for assessment of a patient in an austere environment. Category Small Group Track Small Group Time 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:00 PM
Workshop: Ice Axe Self Arrest An ice axe is often the most important safety tool on an alpine climb. Learn how to effectively use an alpine ice axe for climbing and especially to arrest your own or your rope team's fall -- this workshop could save your life! Category Workshop Track Workshop Time 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spots available 8 1:00 PM
Workshop: Skills to Save a Life Stations Go in depth into appropriate technique and pitfalls of life saving trauma procedures in remote settings, and how to improvise equipment based on supplies at hand. Category Workshop Track Workshop Time 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spots available 17 1:00 PM
Bootcamp 1: Being in Balance in a Salty World Being in Balance in a Salty World: Fluid, Electrolytes & You. Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance is paramount to successfully and safely completing a wilderness activity. Learn how to prevent and treat electrolyte and fluid derangements in this interactive lecture. Category Small Group Track Small Group Time 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 1:30 PM
Bootcamp 1: Building a First Aid Kit for Outdoor Adventures Beyond band-aids. We will discuss compiling the contents of a comprehensive yet concise first aid kit for various outdoor activities as well as how to utilize the contents to manage commonly encountered conditions. Category Small Group Track Small Group Time 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:00 PM
Bootcamp 1: Accidental Hypothermia Management Take a dive into the cold hard facts of accidental hypothermia. During this lecture you will learn the fundamentals of Accidental Hypothermia, particularly focusing on need-to-know treatment in the austere and in-hospital settings. Category Small Group Track Small Group Time 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 2:30 PM
Small Group: Recognition of Management of Dislocation Presentation of case scenarios to optimize the recognition and optimal treatment of dislocations in a field setting. Category Small Group Track Small Group Time 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 3:00 PM
Exhibits/PM Break Category Activity Time 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 3:30 PM
Registration Category Activity Time 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM 3:30 PM
Small Group: Women & Gender Equity in the WMS This is a small group discussion to review recent data on gender equity in the WMS and brainstorm solutions to make the WMS more inclusive and welcoming to women and other underrepresented groups. People of all genders welcome! Category Small Group Track Small Group Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 4:00 PM
GME Mini Lectures Introductions Time 5:00 PM - 5:05 PM 5:00 PM
GME Mini Lecture 1: Freediving and Spearfishing Injuries Time 5:05 PM - 5:25 PM 5:05 PM
GME Mini Lecture 2: Women’s Health in the Wilderness Time 5:25 PM - 5:45 PM 5:25 PM
GME Mini Lecture 3: The ABCs of Expedition Medicine Time 5:45 PM - 6:05 PM 5:45 PM
GME Mini 4: When your home becomes the Wilderness: Hurricane Edition Time 6:05 PM - 6:25 PM 6:05 PM
GME Mini Lecture 5: Bear Necessities Hanging it up while hanging out in the wilderness. Time 6:25 PM - 6:45 PM 6:25 PM
GME Mini Lecture 6: Hypothermia: Lessons from the Patient Lessons from the Patient who Didn't Read the Textbook Time 6:45 PM - 7:05 PM 6:45 PM
Special Interest Groups Events This time is reserved for Special Interest Groups meet ups offsite. Category Activity Time 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM 7:15 PM

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

Description
Breakfast with Exhibitors Time 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM 7:00 AM
DiMM Track DiMM Time 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM 7:00 AM
From Disaster to Dream Come True Medical and mystical considerations from thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. This lecture will discuss statistics about the 2200 mile long Appalachian Trail and the backpackers that hike it, including the most commonly encountered health conditions. We will review case studies from rescues/transfers from the AT seen at local community hospitals and the level one trauma center in Roanoke, VA. Lastly, we will discuss the psychological effects of a long-distance hike and the response to physical trauma. Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 7:30 AM
Medical-Legal Issues in Wilderness Medical-Legal Issues in Wilderness, International & Disaster Medicine. A case-based discussion of Good Samaritan laws in various jurisdictions for healthcare providers rendering care outside the traditional healthcare setting. Time 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 8:30 AM
Break with Exhibitors Category Activity Time 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 9:30 AM
Wilderness Epidemiology; What Kills You in the Wilderness We will discuss what are the largest morbidity and mortality issues in the wilderness. Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 10:00 AM
Pushing Limits of Independence & Performance Outdoors Pushing the Limits of Independence and Performance in Outdoor Recreation: a Post-Complex Injury/Illness Refresh for the Medical Community Time 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 11:00 AM
Break/Trivia Category Activity Time 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM 12:00 PM
Bootcamp 2: Animal Bites Animal encounters and bite injuries can be a large source of morbidity and mortality if not appropriately identified and managed. In this discussion we will review the evaluation and treatment, as well as pearls and pitfalls associated with both prehospital and hospital/clinic-based care for the patient with a bite injury. Category Small Group Track Small Group Time 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 12:30 PM
Bootcamp 2: Hymenoptera Bites & Stings This lecture will leave participants with a thorough understanding of reactions and treatments related to insect bites and stings. Category Small Group Track Small Group Time 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:00 PM
Workshop: Packaging and Litter Movement Packaging and Litter Movement: Where There is No Asphalt Principles of litter packaging with hands on practice. Litter movement practice beyond a six person carry on a flat surface. All are welcome but full participation will require a degree of fitness and willingness to try new things. Kneepads suggested. Category Workshop Track Workshop Time 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Spots available 24 1:00 PM
Workshop: Point of Care Ultrasound in Austere Environments We will explore emerging uses of point of care ultrasound in resource limited environments including the wilderness, pre-hospital, and remote hospital settings. Topics will be introduced with brief lectures followed by hands-on instruction pertaining to regional anesthesia / ultrasound guided nerve blocks, trauma assessments, cardiac arrest care, evaluation of HACE/HAPE, and more! Category Workshop Track Workshop Time 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Spots available 2 1:00 PM
Bootcamp 2: Diving Dysbarism Determine the etiology of dysbarism. Understand the appropriate evaluation. Describe different treatment and management strategies for dysbarism. Category Small Group Track Small Group Time 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 1:30 PM
Bootcamp 2: Heat Related Illness Keeping Cool When Heat Strikes: Understanding Heat Related Illness Category Small Group Track Small Group Time 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:00 PM
Small Group: Best Practices: Debriefing Simulation Learn evidence-based strategies for providing effective debriefing and meaningful feedback for wilderness medicine simulations and real-life scenarios. This interactive session is designed for both new and experienced educators and medical providers. Category Small Group Track Small Group Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 2:30 PM
Break with Exhibitors Category Activity Time 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM 4:00 PM
Registration Category Activity Time 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 4:00 PM
Everest: Sherpa Physiology at Altitude This talk will examine the amazing characteristics of Sherpas and Tibetans while performing at altitude. We will discuss physiology and resulting achievements. Time 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 4:30 PM
Aging and Cardiovascular Disease at High Altitude How does high altitude affect blood pressure? Does aging have an impact on acclimatization? We'll take an evidenced-based approach to answering these questions. Time 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 5:30 PM

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Description
Registration Category Activity Time 6:45 AM - 12:00 PM 6:45 AM
Breakfast with Exhibitors Category Activity Time 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM 7:00 AM
Austere Complex Care in the Pediatric Patient While the rates overall of children spending time outdoors have been decreasing with time recently, the rates of this special population's entry into wilderness sports and extreme situations is increasing. The recognition and subsequent readiness for the treatment of children is therefore paramount in the readiness evaluation of any response personnel. Therefore it is a requirement of the responder to obtain and practice knowledge of conditions and the implementation of specialty equipment and considerations especially in the austere and rescue setting. Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 7:30 AM
Of Mice, Men and Mosquitoes Infectious Disease in a Changing Climate. A discussion of established and emerging infectious diseases in a time of change, with a focus on climate change and global warming, migration patterns, and displacement. Time 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 8:30 AM
Break with Exhibitors Category Activity Time 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 9:30 AM
Global Perspectives from the President of ISMM Mountain medicine and mountain rescue have developed differently in different regions of the world. Where are the similarities and differences? And how will mountain medicine adapt in the face of new challenges such as pandemics or climate change? Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 10:00 AM
WM Past, Present and Future This lecture will focus on the past, present, and future of Wilderness Medicine. Time 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 11:00 AM
Break/Trivia Category Activity Time 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM 12:00 PM
Small Group: WM Pre-Participation Evaluation We’ll talk about screening and risk factors that should be considered prior to participation in recreation in austere settings. Category Small Group Track Small Group Time 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 12:30 PM
Small Group: GME Scholarly Project "Shark Tank" Evaluate scholarly projects, examine and assess barriers to project completion, identify approaches to manuscript writing, and discuss tips for successful publishing. Category Small Group Track Small Group Time 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 1:30 PM
Workshop: In Flight Medical Emergencies Participants in this workshop will practice mini case scenarios of different types of in-flight medical emergencies. Category Workshop Track Workshop Time 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spots available 10 2:00 PM
Workshop: Outside Orthopedics Splints, slings, and other things. This hands-on workshop covers everything you need to know for assessing and treating musculoskeletal injuries in limited resource settings. Category Workshop Track Workshop Time 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spots available 4 2:00 PM
Additional Banquet Ticket Each conference registration comes with one Banquet ticket. If you need an additional banquet ticket, please add this option to your shopping cart. *If purchasing an additional banquet ticket, please remove the other Banquet option from your itinerary and checkout. You will receive the correct number of tickets onsite. Time 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM 6:00 PM
Banquet Category Activity Time 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 6:00 PM
Keynote: Life, Expeditions, Inclusion Life, Expeditions, Inclusion: Expeditions and a Life Journey with a Purpose Time 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 7:00 PM

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Description
Registration Category Activity Time 6:45 AM - 1:00 PM 6:45 AM
Breakfast Category Activity Time 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM 7:00 AM
Red Tide This lecture will cover Red Tide and its impact on clinical and public health. Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 7:30 AM
Not Your Typical In-Flight Emergency GME Mini Lecture Winner. Lecture will focus on in-flight emergencies and, specifically, flying/landing a small aircraft in case of an emergency. Time 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 8:30 AM
Worst Case Scenario: Dealing with Death in the Wilderness We’ll learn what to do when the worst happens in the wilderness. Time 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 9:30 AM
Development of Mountain Emergency Medicine & Rescue Pushing Boundaries: Development of Mountain Mountain Emergency Medicine & Rescue. Emergency medicine and mountain rescue have a long tradition in Western Europe and the United States. Other countries and regions have seen great development in recent years. What are the current challenges and where is the journey going in the future? Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 10:30 AM
Humanitarian Emergencies and Response Humanitarian Emergencies and Response will journey through one's experience during a natural disaster and lessons learned along the way. Time 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 11:30 AM
Closing Remarks Time 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM 12:30 PM