Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to have the Southeast Wilderness Medicine Conference back in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this coming fall from October 4th to the 9th, and part of RiverRocks, Chattanooga’s signature outdoor festival celebrating the active lifestyle sought by and enjoyed by thousands each year.

Look at the outstanding line-up of presentations, workshops and world class faculty that will assist you in increasing your awareness of medical problems unique to the wilderness environment, gain knowledge and skills of how to prevent, diagnose and manage illnesses or injuries in the wilderness environment and create awareness of safety and accident prevention in the wilderness surrounding.

I look forward to seeing you this coming fall!

Chris Moore, MD
Program Director

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
WHAT TO DO IN CHATTANOOGA:
www.riverrockschattanooga.com
www.outdoorchattanooga.com
www.chattanoogafun.com

OPTIONAL WORKSHOP (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Map, Compass, & GPS (A) - Sheryl Olson, RN - $125

OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS (8:00 – 11:30 a.m.)
Practical Wilderness Medical Skills (B1) - Sheryl Olson, RN - $75
Basic Wound Management Skills (C1) - Richard Cook, PA - $75
Surviving a Wilderness Emergency (D1) - Peter Kummerfeldt - $35
Cave Rescue (E1) - David Wharton, MD - $100 - CLOSED
Ultrasound in the Wild (F1) - Ben Smith, MD - $35 - CLOSED

GENERAL SESSION (1:00 – 5:30 p.m.)
1:00 p.m. Welcome - Chris Moore, MD and David C. Seaberg, MD
1:15 p.m. The State of Wilderness Medicine - Tony Islas, MD
1:45 p.m. Frostbite: New Strategies - Luanne Freer, MD
2:45 p.m. Expedition Medicine: What to Carry - Howard Donner, MD
3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break and Exhibits
3:45 p.m. Wilderness Medicine in Space - Jay Lemery, MD
4:30 p.m. Altitude Update - Luanne Freer, MD
5:30 p.m. Adjourn

RECEPTION (7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) - $25 / $35
Location: Tennessee Aquarium (includes a tour of the Tennessee Aquarium)

GENERAL SESSION (7:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)
6:50 a.m. Announcements - Chris Moore, MD
7:00 a.m. Anaphylaxis in the Wild: The Role for Epi - Jay Lemery, MD
8:00 a.m. Hemostatic Agents in the Wild - Brad Bennett, PhD
9:00 a.m. Traveler’s Diarrhea & Water Disinfection - Howard Donner, MD
9:45 a.m. Refreshment Break and Exhibits
10:00 a.m. Wound Care in the Field - Eric Johnson, MD
10:45 a.m. Wild Animal Attacks - Luanne Freer, MD
11:15 a.m. Hypothermia Update - Eric Johnson, MD
12:15 a.m. Adjourn

OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS (1:30 – 5:00 p.m.)
Survival Skills (G2) - Peter Kummerfeldt - $75
GPS Navigation (H2) - Sheryl Olson, RN - $75
Dive Medicine Practicum (I2) - Eric Johnson, MD - $100
Surgical Airways in an Austere Environment (J2) - Brad Bennett, PhD - $35
Surviving the Unexpected Night Out (K2) - Howard Donner, MD - $35

OPTIONAL DINNER PRESENTATION (6:00 - 7:00 p.m.) - $35
Emergency Medicine on Mt. Everest
Luanne Freer, MD, Founder, Everest Base Camp Medical Clinic

GENERAL SESSION (7:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)
6:50 a.m. Announcements - Chris Moore, MD
7:00 a.m. Why Tactical Combat Casualty Care For the Wilderness Provider - Brad Bennett, PhD
8:00 a.m. Hyperthermia in the Field - Tony Islas, MD
8:45 a.m. Hazardous Marine Animals - Paul Auerbach, MD (via live video conference)
9:45 a.m. Refreshment Break and Exhibits
10:00 a.m. Lightning Injuries: Myths & Realities - Sheryl Olson, RN
10:50 a.m. Wilderness Medicine & Human Disasters - Jay Lemery, MD
11:30 a.m. The Haiti Earthquake: Lessons Learned - Paul Auerbach, MD (via live video conference)
12:30 p.m. Adjourn

OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS (1:30 – 5:00 p.m.)
Surviving a Wilderness Emergency (D3) - Peter Kummerfeldt - $35
Ultrasound in the Wild (F3) - Ben Smith, MD - $35 - CLOSED
Mountain Biking Medicine (L3) - Michael Callahan, MD - $95 / $50
Ropes & Knots for Wilderness Medicine Rescue (M3) - Howard Donner, MD - $35
Tourniquets for the Wilderness Provider (N3) - Brad Bennett, PhD - $35
Advanced Surgical Emergencies (O3) - Richard Cook, PA - $180

GENERAL SESSION (7:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)
6:50 a.m. Announcements - Chris Moore, MD
7:00 a.m. Eye Injuries in the Wilderness - Lance Ferguson, MD
8:00 a.m. Wet & Wild: Updates in Submersion Injuries & Drowning - Seth Hawkins, MD
8:45 a.m. ABCs of Dive Medicine - Eric Johnson, MD
9:30 a.m. Refreshment Break and Exhibits
9:45 a.m. Realities of Cave Medicine - David Wharton, MD
10:30 a.m. Orthopedics in the Wild - Robert Quinn, MD
11:30 a.m. 3rd World Travel & Infectious Disease - Michael Callahan, MD
12:15 p.m. Adjourn

OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS (1:30 – 5:00 p.m.)
Survival Skills (G4) - Peter Kummerfeldt - $75
Mountain Biking Medicine (L4) - Michael Callahan, MD - $95 / $50 - CLOSED
Improvised Evacuation Skills (P4) - Howard Donner, MD - $35
Ocular Emergencies in the Wilderness (Q4) - Lance Ferguson, MD - $35 - CLOSED
High Angle Rescue (R4) - Chris Moore, MD - $50
Swiftwater Rescue (S4) - Seth Hawkins, MD - $75
Managing Breaks & Dislocations in the Backcountry (T4) - Robert Quinn, MD - $35

GENERAL SESSION (7:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)
6:50 a.m. Announcements - Chris Moore, MD
7:00 a.m. Domestic Venomous Snakebites: Identification & Field Treatment - Chris Moore, MD
8:00 a.m. Venomous Animals Worldwide & Definitive Treatment - Michael Callahan, MD
9:00 a.m. Fundamentals of Wilderness Travel & Evacuation - Eric Johnson, MD
10:00 a.m. Refreshment Break and Exhibits
10:15 a.m. Wilderness EMS: The Systematic Delivery of Wilderness Medical Care
Seth Hawkins, MD 11:15 a.m. Case Studies from the Khumbu - Eric Johnson, MD
12:15 a.m. Adjourn

This year’s conference will be held in conjunction with the RiverRocks Outdoor Festival.

RiverRocks is “play with
a purpose.” More than
ninety events offer a full
complement of adventure
activities - by air, land and
water. Whether you have
a passion for paddling or
pedaling, love ropes and rocks or would rather hang glide or hike, this festival is for you. Expert competition as well as gentle thrills for casual participants of all ages await you at RiverRocks. In addition, the 10-day event will also feature entertainment, live music, hot air balloons, river cruises and more.

And, after all of the fun, RiverRocks will distribute half of the proceeds collected during the event to area land trusts and conservancies.

The RiverRocks Southeast Wilderness Medical Conference is supported by the Wilderness Medical Society. The Academy of Wilderness Medicine has approved this program and will award FAWM Credit.