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In recent years, a lot of work has been done to address the causes of decompression sickness. As a result, new insights and theories are being brought to light. This course, which is delivered by internationally renowned lecturers, discusses theories on the origin of decompression bubbles, the effects of decompression, prevention of the harmful effects of decompression bubbles, and the significance of these factors for diving and divers.
The following subjects will be covered:
- - decompression models,
- - decompression tables,
- - decompression illness and its clinical manifestation,
- - predisposing factors,
- - prevention and treatment,
- - recompression,
- - the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy,
- - treatment with hyperbaric oxygen
Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy (HBOT) is still not valued in mainstream medicine; is this due to ignorance or lack of familiarity? In this course we will try to answer this question.
In addition to the mechanisms involved in the administration of oxygen under pressure, we will also address the usage of HBOT in otorhinolaryngology, as well as other areas where HBOT is indicated. Last but not least, the latest developments in the field of HBOT will be discussed.
General information
Venue:
Militairy hospital Queen Astrid, Brussels
The military hospital is close to Ring 0 and can be easily reached by car and public transport. For overnight stays there are a large number of hotels at the nearby airport and train station Zaventem. The following hotels can be found in the vicinity of the military hospital (can be booked via Booking.com)
- Hotel Value Stay Brussels Expo
- Hotel La Roseraie
- B&B Sterckhof
More hotels are available in the center of Brussels. Keep in mind that Brussels is popular and that hotels are in demand. When booking late, many hotels can already be full.
Number of participants:
Given the structure and the interactive nature of this course, up to twenty four people can register.
Entrance Level:
The course is open to medical examiner of divers, diving physicians and physicians who have successfully completed the diving medicine basic course Part I.
Date:
April 17th and 18th 2020.
Accreditation:
The course is part of the international certification of Diving Medicine Physicians and has been accredited with 17 CME points for Diving Medicine Physicians and Medical Examiners of Divers.
Certificate:
On completion of the course, all participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
Course materials:
The course manual will be handed out on the first day of the course.
Costs:
The basic price of the diving medicine course is €795 and includes coffee, tea, 2x lunch and all the course literature. Hotel accommodation is not included.
For registrations received after March 20st 2020 an additional cost of €35 applies.
Faculty:
Dr Peter Germonpré, a hyperbaric and diving medicine physician of the Military Hospital, Brussels. Past-president of the EUBS.
Dr Jacek Kot of the National Center for Hyperbaric Medicine, Medical University of Gdynia, President of ECHM, Past president of the EUBS.
Course schedule
Friday April 17th
09.00h - 09.15h Course introduction
09.15h - 10.00h History of decompression procedures
10.00h - 11.00h Decompression models (Haldane, Buhlmann, RGBM, probabilistic): maths vs physiology
11.00h - 11.15h Break
11.15h - 12.00h Bubble formation: physics vs pathophysiology
12.00h - 13.15h Risk factors for decompression diseases
13.15h - 14.00h Lunch
14.00h - 14.45h Case reports decompression sickness
14.45h - 16.00h Types of DCS, classification and clinical symptoms
16.00h - 16.15h Break
16.15h - 17.00h Prevention of DCS
17.00h - 17.45h Gas mixtures and decompression
17.45h - 18.15h Dive profiles and decompression
Saturday April 18th
08.00h - 08.30h Extreme recreational diving
08.30h - 09.30h Past, current and future research on decompression sickness
09.30h - 10.30h Treatment of DCS/DCI
10.30h - 10.45h Break
10.45h - 11.45h Recompression tables
11.45h - 13.00h HBO therapy – principles
13.00h - 13.45h Lunch
13.45h - 15.00h HBO Therapy – indications other than DCS (ECHM, UHMS); contraindications
15.00h - 15.15h Break
15.15h - 15.45h HBO therapy practice – types of chambers, different tables and procedures used worldwide
15.45h - 16.30h Personnel involved in HBOT – medical fitness, training, Code of Good Practice
16.30h - 17.15h HBOT: Safety & Efficiency, Toxicity & Adverse effects
17.15h - 17.45h Examination
Registration
Registration
Please fill in the online registration form; experience shows that the courses fill rapidly, so apply as soon as possible. Your registration will be confirmed once we receive your form; they are dealt with in order of receipt.
bank account: NL23INGB0001911767 Swift/BIC: INGBNL2A, ING Bank
Scott Haldane Foundation address: PO box 466, 1200 AL, Hilversum, The Netherlands
By signing and submitting the registration form over the internet, you also declare that the Haldane Foundation cannot be held responsible for any costs resulting from damage incurred during or by participation in this course, or damages of any kind caused by any third parties. The general terms of the Scott Haldane Foundation apply. Registrations are processed in order of receipt.
Cancellation policy
The following cancellations rules are applicable:
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- For cancellation by the participant more than three months prior to the starting date of the activity, there is an administration fee of €150 excl. any ticket or accommodation cancellation fee.
- For cancellation by the participant between three months and one month prior to the starting date of the activity, 90% of the total course fee, excl. any ticket or accommodation cancellation costs is payable.
- For cancellation by the participant less than one months prior to the starting date of the activity, 100% of the total course fee is payable.
All cancellations must be in writing or by confirmed e-mail, addressed to the Scott Haldane Foundation. For clarity, in defining the point of cancellation, it is determined upon the date of receipt of the participant’s notice of cancellation by the Scott Haldane Foundation.
