THEMES:
Diving, Flying and Space Exploration
Future synergies in Diving Accident Management
Ear Injuries and ENT Workshop
The ENT workshop will cover ENT diagnostic dilemmas in divers, practical case examples of ear injuries, principles and practical use of Tympanometry.
Keynote Speaker:
Professor Bruce Spiess MD, FAHA
Bruce Spiess is Professor and Chief of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Director of Research in the Department of Anesthesiology at Virginia Commonwealth University. As Director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Reanimation Engineering Shock Centre (VCURES) he is researching perfluorocarbons as blood substitutes and their potential in treating decompression illness and gas embolism. Professor Spiess also conducts research into decompression sickness and submarine escape with the United States Navy, and is working with NASA on decompression sickness in astronauts.
ABSTRACTS:
Abstracts for presentation should be submitted before March 31st 2009 as a Word file of up to 250 words (excluding references – 4 only) and with only one figure. Intending speakers are reminded that it is SPUMS policy that their presentation is published as a full paper in Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine. The Editor will contact speakers prior to the meeting.
Papers should reflect the theme of the conference: Diving, flying (including aeromedical retrieval), space exploration, future synergies in diving accident management, systems of care and treatment, however all free papers relevant to Diving Medicine will be considered.
If you wish to present a paper please contact the convenor.
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