Yellowstone National Park, USA
January 3 - 5, 2012
Yellowstone is one of the world's great wilderness environments. Over 2 million acres in size. The largest high altitude lake in the USA. Mountains, lakes, rivers and canyons. The world's biggest petrified forest. Incredible geothermal features. Nordic skiing. Snowmobile tours. Snowshoeing. Grizzly bears and the world's most famous geyser - "Old Faithful". In keeping with the environment we present a short series of sessions relating to the medical consequences that can arise when we come into conflict with our environment. Each session will be interactive and incorporate a number of relevant case histories.
If you haven't seen Yellowstone in Winter then you haven't seen Yellowstone!
"See Yellowstone in Winter THREE WAYS"
SNOWCOACH TOURS - Part of what makes a "Winter in Wonderland" experience so special is a unique mode of oversnow transportation. The customised snowcoach complete with tracks and skis and large clear viewing windows, spacious seating and headroom. Alternatively, why not gain a completely new perspective on yellowstone park or surrounding area on a SNOWMOBILE and feel the wind on your cheeks. If exercise is what your after try SNOWSHOEING through some of the most magnificent country on earth.
Application for ACEM MOPS points has been lodged.
Conference Schedule
Yellowstone National Park, USA
January 3 - 5, 2012
Drinks and nibbles to be provided at late afternoon sessions.
ACEM accredited workshop - 0.5 points per hour
This short program focuses on the unique situations where man comes into potential conflict with his environment. Each session will be run as an interactive case orientated workshop. The entire program will be facilitated by Associate Professor Geoff Ramin, an Emergency Physician who has a wealth of experience in Adventure/Wilderness and Expedition Medicine
Tuesday, January 3rd 17:00 - 19:00
Topic: Medical Consequences of Avalanche
Content: Snow characteristics. Slab vs loose snow avalanche. Avalanche risk factors. Avalanche related trauma. Avalanche related asphyxia. Search and rescue. Survival aids.
Topic: Hypothermia
Content: Temperature regulation. Definitions. aetiology. Clinical features. Differential diagnosis. Field management. Hospital management. Advanced rewarming techniques. Rewarming injuries. Frostbite. Frostnip
Wednesday, January 4th 07:00 - 09:00
Accommodation/Tours
Yellowstone National Park, USA
January 3 - 5, 2012
The conference will be held at the Three Bear Lodge.
Accommodation will also be at the lodge. The lodge is as unique as Yellowstone National Park itself. This award winning Green Hotel has all of the amenities you should expect from a AAA 3 Diamond property, and many additional features you would not. Three Bear Lodge is also one of the closest Yellowstone lodgings to the Park, located just 2 blocks from the West Entrance of Yellowstone Park. With a choice of Motel and Lodge rooms Three Bear Lodge offers the best option in West Yellowstone lodging.
Lodge rooms will be US$89 per night + tax. Larger rooms in the lodge that hold 4- 6 people (2 room units) will be US$109 - $129 per room per night depending on exact room type. Bookings to be made directly with Big Bear Lodge and delegates should identify themselves as attending the Medicine on the Edge conference. Call the lodge on 1-800-646-7353 (add relevant overseas code) or email McKelle on mckelle@threebearlodge.com .
Speakers
Associate Professor Geoff Ramin
Geoff is Director of Emergency Medicine for the John Flynn Hospital. Up until March 2010 he was the Network Director of Emergency Medicine for The Tweed and Murwillumbah District Hospitals. He is a VMO in Intensive Care at the Tweed Hospital. He has extensive experience in pre-hospital care and medical retrieval. He is the Senior Specialist - Aeormedical and Critical Care Services for the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the Queensland sector. He is a Regional Consultant for the Queensland Ambulance Service and a Medical Consultant to Mondial Assistance. He is the Medical Director of International Medical Systems. His passion for adventures includes mountaineering, scuba diving, hiking in the wilderness and generally getting lost. He recently returned from summiting Mont Blanc the highest peak in Western Europe.
Dr Terri Prest MD, FACEM
Terri Prest, MD, FACEM. Ex-pat Canadian, trained at University of Toronto (MD) and McGill University (CCFP-EM) in the 1990's. Completed FACEM in Auckland, 2007. Currently EM consultant at Middlemore Hospital, Auckland as well as Co-Director of Emergency Medicine Training at Middlemore. The travel bug taken me to many parts of the globe and whether it be horse, kayak, skis or feet, I just love being out there exploring.
