Red Sea LiveAboard Dive Medicine CME course
hosted byWild Med Adventures, LLCRed Sea LiveAboard Dive Medicine CME course is organized by Wild Med Adventures, LLC and will be held from Apr 22 - 29, 2024 at El gouna, Red Sea, Egypt.
CME Topics:
• Introduction to Wilderness/Expedition Medicine
• Tropical Medical Kits & Discussion
• Dysbarisms & Barotrauma
• Shark Attacks & Hemorrhage Control
• HEENT (Ear & Sinus Injuries)
• Malaria
• Sea Sickness
• Ortho Injuries: Fractures & Dislocations in the Field
(with workshop)
• Maritime Communications
• Medical Emergencies @ Sea
• Lightning Injuries & Prevention
• Case Scenarios in Diving
Main Educational Objectives:
• The goal of the Red Sea Dive CME Conference is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medically-related topics and learn skills while collaborating with expert faculty through educational activities including lectures and Dive / Water Adventure Excursions.
• Development of this CME curriculum is formed by the following key objectives:
• Provide educational opportunities based on core curriculum of the Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.
• Provide education of value to providers who care for the medical needs and also those involved with coordination of tropical and dive related activities, including medical providers who must educate and instruct travel safety with their patients.
• Provide education of interest to wilderness and austere-activity enthusiasts.
• After attending this conference, the participants will be able to:
• Establish a set of treatment priorities for care of the sick or injured in remote settings.
• Prevent, diagnose, and manage illnesses and injuries in austere environments.
• Demonstrate increased knowledge and skills in recognizing and treating the most common illnesses and injuries encountered in remote environments, including dive medicine.
• Understand objective risk-assessment in wilderness environments from the perspective of the medical professional acting as a trip leader.
• Understand the pathophysiology and management of acute emergencies related to remote environments and dive-related injuries.
Attending This Course You Will:
• Learn the latest practical hands-on wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.
• Practice your skills while diving/snorkeling or enjoying the beautiful waters of the Bahamas
• Work with our expert faculty to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding austere & dive medicine
• Obtain up to 16 hours of CME and Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) towards your FAWM (only credits you have not already obtained and limited to the rules of the WMS regarding FAWM credits and outside conferences)
• Our program focuses on treatment of the most common injuries and illnesses encountered while traveling to remote locations
