The National Conference on Welcome to the Land of Enchantment! Wilderness Medicine SANTA FE May 29 - June 2, 2019 “Medicine and the Spirit of Adventure” Wilderness & Travel Medicine Worldwide Active CME Adventures See brochure inside for Adventure Travel CME ADVENTURE TRAVEL CME DESTINATIONS! 2019-2020 schedule WELCOME TO SANTA FE anta Fe is unlike any other destination in the country, and in Sfact, is nicknamed “The City Different.” There is a colorful, international-style charm about Santa Fe that has attracted people for over 400 years. It is the oldest capital city in the United States and is unique in the blending of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures. The center of town is the Plaza, a tree-lined park surrounded by shops and historic churches, much like in traditional European cities. SETTING/CLIMATE – Santa Fe is a place of enchanting beauty, set at 7,000 feet in the Rocky Mountain foothills. It has indescribable blue skies and boasts over 300 days of sunshine each year. As you experience its pure light, and feel its positive energy, you’ll understand why this city has attracted so many artists over the years and become an international art center. Daytime temperatures range from 70-80ºF. ART/FOOD/CULTURE – Despite its small population of 80,000 residents, Santa Fe overflows with world-renowned cuisine, art, and culture. Stroll the adobe-lined streets that feature over 250 art galleries, countless restaurants, and noted music, theater, and dance performances. Santa Fe is a city of museums including The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, The International Folk Art Museum, and several that focus on indigenous history and culture. SHOPPING – Santa Fe is a well-known shopper’s paradise. Much of the merchandise is made in Santa Fe and the Southwest, including art, specialty food products, clothing, jewelry, woven and leather goods, pottery, and furniture. INDIAN PUEBLOS – Be sure to visit some of the nearby Indian Pueblos, among the oldest communities in America. Attend ceremonial dances and experience the rich art and culture that has endured for several hundred years. Bandelier National Monument Hiking at Tent Rocks RECREATION NEAR SANTA FE To enhance your experience during your week in Santa Fe, a variety of activities can be enjoyed individually or as a family. More information can be found at wilderness-medicine.com. REGIONAL EXCURSIONS – Santa Fe is a natural base for excur- sions into northern New Mexico. The surrounding area is brim- ming with wilderness recreation, and hundreds of sites from early American cultures — including Pecos National Historic Park, the Puye Cliff Dwellings, and Taos Pueblo (pictured). RAFTING – The most popular trip on the Rio Grande is the nearby 1/2 day “Racecourse”. Exciting class II & III rapids in a spectacular canyon - ideal for both first-time and experienced paddlers. HIKING – Bandelier National Monument - The park harbors Anasazi (early Pueblo Indian) ruins and cliff dwellings among deep canyons and cliffs on the edge of one of the largest inac- tive volcanoes in the world. The renowned Tent Rocks National Monument offers stunning rock formations and scenery. Welcome to the Land of Enchantment! Program Objectives • Identify prevention and treatment of altitude illness based on an understanding of the underlying physiology • Recognize and properly manage frostbite in the field • Identify and treat hypothermia in the field • Identify fracture and dislocation in the wilderness • Identify the pathophysiology and treatment of heat-related illness Target Audience: Primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and other health care providers who might encounter patients in remote settings or who may treat patients that develop medical problems after visiting remote areas. No outside commercial support has been received for this activity. ACCREDITATION This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) and Wilderness and Travel Medicine, LLC. The Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) designates this live activity for a maximum of 47.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (Main Conference: 24.0, Global Health Symposium: 8.0, AWEP Workshop: 15.5, Wound Management Workshop 2.0). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity is anticipated to offer up to 47.50 hours of AOA Category 2-A CME credit, pending approval by the AOA. Disclosure: It is the policy of Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational activities, and that all contributors present information in an objective, unbiased manner without endorsement or criticism of specific products or services and that the relationships that contributors disclose will not influence their contributions. Those in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose to learners all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests prior to the beginning of the educational activity. Resolution of Conflicts of Interest: In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support of CME, the Center for Emergency Medical Education implemented mechanisms, prior to the planning and implementation of this CME activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of this CME activity. AAFP: Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. ACEP: Application for CME credit has been filed with the American College of Emergency Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. Nurse Credit: Under the new BRN guidelines, this course is also accredited for up to 47.50 hours of nursing credit. Physician Assistants: The American Association of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME. SPECIAL PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS WILDERNESS SURVIVAL “COME BACK ALIVE” MAP AND COMPASS NAVIGATION ESSENTIALS: Wednesday, May 29 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Wednesday, May 29 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm A dynamic hands-on survival training program Become confident in orienteering! Hands-on training designed to provide real skills and experience in a in direction finding, detailed map reading, plotting short time. Learn practical techniques and demo routes, and calculating the slope of terrain. Map and equipment to help you survive a wilderness survival compass activities to improve accuracy when follow- emergency. ing a direction and navigating a planned route. Maps This exciting workshop is lead by renowned and compasses are provided. expedition physician Howard Donner, MD and is Sheryl Olson, RN, BSN . .$75 conducted both in the classroom and outdoors at our PRACTICAL WILDERNESS MEDICINE SKILLS local field site. Limited enrollment register early! Wednesday, May 29 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Topics and experiences include: This intensive and fast-paced workshop will include: • Building micro-survival kits • Assessment tips for the wilderness medical provider • Protective gear and technology • Improvised evacuation / litter packaging • Small group rescue techniques • Building fires • Field management of spine injuries • Safe travel / signaling for rescue Howard Donner, MD • Improvised splinting, and much more • Emergency shelter building World renowned Expedition physician Includes critiqued skills, scenario practice, and all • Improvisation skills equipment. Howard Donner, MD and Kyle Allred, PA-C . $135 Carl Gilmore, WEMT . $135 THE PROGRAM Wednesday, May 29, 2019 5:00-7:00 pm Registration 7:00 pm Wilderness Medicine: Setting the Stage Kyle Allred, PA-C 7:15 pm Altitude Illness - Updates in Prevention & Treatment Howard Donner, MD 8:05 pm Environmental Heat Emergencies - Recognition & Treatment Eric A. Weiss, MD 8:45 pm Special Evening Program (Guests Welcome) From War-zones to Hurricane Relief - Frontiers in Humanitarian Medicine Michael J. VanRooyen, MD Thursday, May 30, 2019 6:30 am Late Registration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibits 7:30 am “Learn to Return” - Survive an Unplanned Night in the Wilderness Brian Horner 8:20 am Hypothermia: New Guidelines & Key Recommendations Eric A. Weiss, MD 9:05 am Snake Envenomations Timothy B. Erickson, MD 9:55 am Break 10:10 am Wilderness “911” - Remote Trauma Management & Improvised Care Eric A. Weiss, MD 10:55 am Wilderness Dermatology - Key Findings & Prevention Jeri Mendelson, MD 11:40 am Medical-Legal Issues in Remote Medical Care - Avoiding Lawsuits Valerie Dobiesz, MD 12:25 pm Free Time - Enjoy Santa Fe (see recreation) or Attend an Optional Workshop 7:00 pm Dessert Reception 8:00 pm Special Evening Program (Guests Welcome) The Expedition & Travel Medical Kit - From the Tropics to the Tundra. What’s Common & What Works! Howard Donner, MD THE PROGRAM Friday, May 31, 2019 6:30 am Continental Breakfast / Exhibits 7:30 am Flood and River Rescue, White Water Medicine & Safety Kyle Allred, PA-C 8:15 am Preparing for Foreign Travel - Keys to Staying Healthy in the Developing World Michael J. VanRooyen, MD 9:05 am Break 9:20 am Traveler’s Diarrhea - Prevention and Treatment Phil Rasori, MD