Monday, May 20 • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Level 3, 342A
Description:
A ticket is required for participation. Register online here. This workshop will practice the general concepts and unique characteristics of wilderness medicine. It is an overview of common topics in wilderness medicine including environmental emergencies, patient assessment, drowning, CPR considerations, musculoskeletal injuries, advanced hemorrhage control, HEENT injuries, envenomation, and wound management with hands-on experience.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
⦁ Define the core principles of patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation in the wilderness environment
⦁ Identify the signs and symptoms of hypo/hyperthermia and their management in the wilderness environment
⦁ Identify the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and envenomation and their management in the wilderness environment
⦁ Demonstrate understanding of wound care and advanced hemorrhage control techniques (pressure dressing/tourniquet use) in the wilderness environment
⦁ Identify musculoskeletal emergencies(fractures/dislocations) and their treatment (immobilization/reduction) in the wilderness environment
CME Number: H24175
Type: CME
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