Diving and Remote Emergency Medicine Conference
Wednesday 10 September 2008
On 9th October 2008 the National Maritime College of Ireland will host a conference on Diving and Remote Emergency Medicine organised by Medico Cork and the Irish Coast Guard.
Speakers include international experts in the fields of diving & remote emergency medicine from a variety countries, including Royal Navy Hyperbaric Doctors, the CFT medical officer and Doctors from Medico Toulouse.
The Director of the Irish Coast Guard and the head of the Irish Naval Service Diving Unit will also be present.
All are welcome and registration is free. However, places are limited so booking is essential.
For booking contact dominic.kelly@nmci.ie
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Thursday, 9 October, 2008 |
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Morning session chaired by Dr. Stephen Cusack |
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09:00 |
Opening & Introduction: Dr. Stephen Cusack, Director of Emergency Medicine, Cork University Hospital |
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09:15 |
Overview NMCI & Maritime Campus Ireland Research Opportunities: Commander Mark Mellett, Officer Commanding Irish Naval College & Associate Head NMCI |
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09:30 |
A general overview of the physiological problems associated with immersion': Surgeon Admiral Frank Golden, RnRetd. |
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10:15 |
Principles of Remote Health Care: Prof Graham Page, Aberdeen |
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11:00 |
Break |
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11:30 |
Medico Toulouse : Dr. Michel Pujos, Toulouse Hospital, France |
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12:15 |
Maritime disaster preparedness, Crowd and Crisis Management: Mr Badiul Alam, Lecturer in Nautical Studies, NMCI |
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12:45 |
Coast Guard response to maritime accidents : Mr. Chris Reynolds, Director Irish Coast Guard |
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13:15 to 14:15 |
Lunch |
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Afternoon session chaired by Dr Donal Collins, Chief Medical Officer, Garda Síochána |
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14:15 |
Diving hazards, fitness to dive: Prof Gerard Bury, Irish Underwater Council |
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15:00 |
Diving injuries and recompression therapy: Surgeon Commander Ramasawami, Institute of Naval Medicine, Gosport, U.K. |
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15:45 |
Overview of capabilities and roles of Irish Naval Service : TBD |
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16:15 |
‘ Niet Problem’ – the Russian Perspective; Titanic – the Ultimate Dive: Mr. Rory Golden of Flagship Scuba |
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17:00 |
Open Discussion: Chair Lt Cdr. John Murphy, Irish Naval Service |
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Closing Address: Dr. Stephen Cusack |
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