Lectures included information on diving physics, the marine envenomation (process by which venom is injected) and medical fitness for diving. The conference was a great opportunity gain knowledge and network with fellow divers and health care providers interested in dive medicine.

As result of the program’s success Dr David Charash a board certified physician in undersea and hyperbaric medicine, certified diving medical fitness examiner and Medical Director of the Wound and Hyperbaric medicine department at Danbury Hospital has developed a more extensive program for 2012. The day begins at 8:00AM, at which time attendees will sign in and meet the various invited vendors in the diving industry. Four 40-minute lectures will follow:

Dr Nicholas Bird the CEO and chief medical officer of Divers Alert network will talk on Diving Emergencies.

Dr Richard Sadler a public safety diver will speak on: Situational Awareness and the psychology of diving,

Dr Matthew Partrick a diving medicine physician and founder of the Diving Institute of New Jersey will speak on Bounce Diving.

Dr David Charash presentation will be on Medical Fitness and When to Retire The Diver.

After the lunch brake participants have the opportunity to meet the speakers and the many vendors. At 1:30PM, divers will be able to complete and become certified in advanced oxygen first aid and neurological assessment. The afternoon program will be taught by Divers Alert Network. The program will conclude at 6:30PM.

Diving medicine Conference 2012 health care providers will receive three category one continuing medical education credits/ contact education units

Attendees can sign up for just the morning or afternoon program. The cost of the morning program is $30. The afternoon program is $100. Preregistration is required and space is limited to 200 people. Registration must be completed buy April 1, 2012. To secure a seat call Gina Lacey at 203-739-4964 or email gina.lacey@wcthn.org.

The details
When: Saturday April 14, 2012 8:00AM
Registration: Call Gina Lacey at 203-739-4964 or email: gina.lacey@wcthn.org
Where: Danbury Hospital
24 Hospital Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
Creasy Auditorium

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