Focus on Resuscitation – 10^th September 2014

In-hospital resuscitation: Dr.Wanscher

The European Association of Surfing Doctors (EASD) are delighted to welcome Dr. Michael Wanscher and Dr. Steen Barnung to Ireland to speak on Pre- and In-hospital resuscitation strategies in accidental hypothermia at the 3^rd Annual Conference in Surfing Medicine, The Glasshouse, Sligo on 10^th September 2014.

Pre-hospital perspective: Dr.Barnung

Dr. Barnung and Wanscher will share their experience from the Danish Præstø Fjord boating accident in 2011 where seven (7) patients with profound (Median Temperature: 18.4°C; Range: 15.5-20.2°C) accidental hypothermic circulatory arrest were successfully resuscitated using a management approach that employed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) rewarming, successive periods of therapeutic hypothermia and sedated normothermia, and intensive neurorehabilitation. Furthermore, seven (7) other hypothermic victims (Minimum Core Temperature: 23°C) that did not suffer circulatory arrest also survived the accident.

Reference:

Wanscher et al.  Outcome of accidental hypothermia with or without circulatory arrest: experience from the Danish Præstø Fjord boating accident. Resuscitation. 2012 Sep;83(9):1078-84. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22634431

Day Tickets Now Available!

Tickets for the 10^th September and 12^th September at the 3^rd Annual Conference in Surfing Medicine are available at a cost of €125.00/person/day.

REGISTER using the relevant coupon code, i.e. DAYTICKET10SEPT or DAYTICKET12SEPT. Ticket numbers are limited. Don’t be disappointed. Secure your place at Conference 2014!

Nationality (Click to Enlarge)

Let’s take a look at the demographics of Conference 2014.

Based on applications so far, it’s a veritable United Nations (UN) of Surfing Health Professionals!

Specialty (Click to Enlarge)

As always, a broad spectrum of specialties is represented, with strong showings by General Practitioners / Family Medicine Specialists, Physiotherapists, and Emergency Medicine Doctors.

But there’ll also be attendees flying the flag for Respiratory Medicine, Pathology, Sports Medicine, Psychiatry, Anaesthetics, Osteopathy, Addiction Medicine, and lots more specialties. Here’s the break down right now.

Surf Buddies

Like previous years, it’s great to see a healthy student population; the Annual Conference always proving useful for professional networking, seeking specialist opinion and advice from senior colleagues, research exposure, and don’t forget … striking up new friendships and sharing surf exploration stories!

At present, the ladies are just piping the gentlemen in terms of representation.

Gender mix

The full range of surfing expertise is also demonstrated in current confirmed delegates: Beginner; Intermediate; Advanced. Fortunately, the North-West has surfing spots to cater for everybody within a short distance of the Conference HQ, The Glasshouse, everything from rambling beach break to rock-bottom barreling reef.

Self-rated surfing ability

See You in Ireland. Don’t be disappointed. Sign-Up Now!

The revised deadline of the 1st August 2014 is looming for research abstract submission!

Last Year’s Research Prize Winning Poster by Dr.Gunn-Elisabeth Ulkestad (Norway)

You’d better get your skates on if you want to present your research in Ireland at this year’s Conference.

We will accept abstract submissions up to midnight on the 1st August 2014, after that, you’ll just have to wait another year.

Thus far, we have received an intriguingly varied and diverse collection of studies from different corners of the world.

Some of the themes explored include:

‘Surfing in Pregnancy’

‘Occupational health issues in surfboard shaping’

‘Injury and security in recreational surfers’

‘Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) boarding in stroke rehabilitation’

‘Surfing-related Emergency Department (ED) presentations’

‘Real-time cardiovascular and respiratory status variability and monitoring in surfing’

‘Leash-inflicted traumatic finger injury’

‘Perceptual ability and motor skills as performance markers in surfing’

 

Delegates discussing research posters at Conference 2013 in Portugal

This is your last opportunity to submit for Conference 2014. So get those abstracts in!

Once again, NOTE the deadline of midnight on 1st August.

Submit to: science@surfingdoctorseurope.com

The 3rd Annual Conference in Surfing Medicine (The Glasshouse, Sligo, Ireland, 9th-13th September 2014) sees the introduction of the Masterclass. You’ll have the possibility to participate in two (2) different Masterclasses, one during the afternoon of the 10th and another on the morning of the 12th.

EASD Head of Country (Italy) Guido Muccioli fielding a question at Conference 2013

In a small group (10-12 persons) of stoked surfing doctors/allied health professionals you will explore the surfing medicine aspects of the chosen subject. With a lot of hands-on practice, and the possibility to discuss the topic at hand and ask questions with a specialist, the approximate two (2) hours ought to be highly informative and stimulating.

Picture one, or several, scenario(s) on the beach or in the life of a surfer that might occur within your chosen area.

What is the specialist’s advice?

The group will be very diverse in background and field-of-work, but you all share a passion for surfing and medicine! The EASD aim to “Keep the Surfer Healthy and Safe”. Consider the Masterclass in this context.

Do you want to reach out and raise awareness among the surfing community as well as the medical scientific world about the main messages deriving from your chosen Masterclass?

Discussion at Conference 2013

The Masterclass brings people together with enhanced interest in certain topics.  Why not consider creating a ‘Task Force’ with other interested individuals with the aim of developing the evidence-base and creating projects – from scientific research work to social initiatives for surfers and their communities – just what the surfing (medicine) world has been waiting for!

We hope your Masterclass will act as a seedling, the fruit of which will be an emerging evidence-base for surfing medicine in all its facets.

We are excited to hear about your ideas and plans.

Go for it! The EASD will support in whatever way we can.

We’ve gathered so much expertise already, there are Stoked Surfing Doctors right across the world – so Sign-Up Now, choose your Masterclass, and be part of the Global Team!

First off, the European Association of Surfing Doctors (EASD) is delighted to announce “Meet in Ireland” (Fáilte Ireland/Irish Tourism Development Authority) as sponsor for Conference 2014!

“Meet in Ireland” will provide overseas marketing and promotional support for the 3rd Annual Conference in Surfing Medicine, 9th-13th September 2014, at The Glasshouse.

So many people have been asking about Sligo, the location for this year’s Conference. Well, there’s so much to say … where to start?

Wild Atlantic Way

Here it goes, the Irish Atlantic coast is spectacular … but don’t take our word … discover for yourself. Why not build in the surf trip of a lifetime and drive the Wild Atlantic Way en-route to Conference 2014?

And when you arrive in Sligo, here’s fifteen reasons why Strandhill (just minutes by car from our Conference HQ, The Glasshouse) will blow your mind!

Don’t forget your walking boots. Check out the Sligo Walking Guide and take your pick of any one of the wonderful walks on offer. From an idle stroll to a reinvigorating trek, sandy beaches to craggy mountain edge, it’s all there in the NW.

Come and explore Ireland, for every suggestion I include, there’s another ten places I have left out!

Sometimes words are just inadequate, so I’ll let the photos do the talking…