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The
17th International Congress on Hyperbaric Medicine: Cape Town South
Africa-
16 to 19 March 2011
On behalf of
the Organizing Committee of the 17th International Congress of
Hyperbaric Medicine, we would like to invite you to attend the
congress in Cape Town from. Visit the conference website
www.acitravel.co.za/ichm2011/ for more details.
We believe we
have crafted an exciting and dynamic programme, designed around
the present interests and pressing needs of modern diving and
hyperbaric medicine. While obviously making provision for papers and
posters - to encourage and support attendance of the international
presenters - the following additional topics and presentations
are planned for this event:
- Critical
reviews on the evidence base for the practice of hyperbaric
medicine in key areas: e.g., Radionecrosis, Diabetes & Crush
Injuries.
-
Identification of shortcomings of current evidence on
hyperbaric therapy with interactive discussion on research design
and suggestions for the study of those key areas where evidence is
lacking.
- Update on
the absolute and relative contra-indications of HBO (e.g.,
the changes in approach to bleomycin and disulfiram, etc.)
- Overview of
essential Occupational Medical Principles and Practice as
they relate to:
- Diving
Medical Examinations and
- Hyperbaric
Staff and Patient issues in Hyperbaric Centers
- Update on
saturation diving (to offer those with no experience the
opportunity to get info from those practicing actively in this area)
including a review of current occupational medical evidence (e.g.,
the ELTHI study and the outcome of the Long Term Effects of Diving
Workshop).
- Medical
Director's safety responsibilities regarding staff, patients
and Medical Equipment in Hyperbaric Chambers.
- Practical
issues surrounding Wound Care in Hyperbaric Medical Practice
- e.g., managing ischemia and hypoxia through a multidisciplinary
approach.
- Fitness
to Dive
controversies and new directions.
- Acrylics -
the facts and the fallacies about viewports and windows in
hyperbaric chambers.
- Risk
Assessment for Hyperbaric Facilities - bridging the international
statutory and operational guidelines for the everyday practice of
hyperbaric medicine
Provision will
also be made for workshops and interactive sessions. A parallel
session for divers will also take place.
In addition to
the usual papers, interesting and controversial topics are
being planned that are likely to attract international interest,
including:
- Diving
Accident and Fatality Investigations - Jim Caruso, MD & Simon
Mitchell, MD, PhD
- Hyperbaric
Chamber Safety - Francois Burman, Tom Workman & Rob Sheffield
- Hyperbaric
Acrylics Maintenance Course - Francois Burman, Tom Workman & Rob
Sheffield
- Wound Care
Perspectives on HBO - Dr Adrianne PS Smith, MD
Call for
Papers
If you would like to submit a paper at the conference, the call for
papers is available through the link to the conference website. Please
note the deadline for the submission of papers is 15 February 2011.
Exhibitors
The Conference will showcase a select number of exhibitors, providing
maximum exposure and benefit through exclusivity. Platinum, Gold and
Silver Sponsorship and Exhibition packages are still available as well
as a limited number of standard exhibitor opportunities. If you or
your organization may be interested in receiving further information
on these packages,
click here for more information.
Welcome to
Cape Town - Great Value, great attractions
Apart from the
academic content of the conference, there is the added attraction of
seeing our beautiful country: Cape Town ranks as one of the world's
most beautiful cities, and on our doorstep are a wide array of
attractions. Couple this with a first class infrastructure and superb
accommodation, we believe that a truly unique and wonderful experience
awaits you and your partner.
Airfares
Specially rebated
airfares have been negotiated for the conference. If you are
interested in receiving a quotation on your flights, please visit the
website.
Accommodation
The Organizers
have arranged a range of discounted accommodation for the conference,
with many hotels just a short walk from the Conference venue. Details
on options are available on the website. Kindly indicate your
preference when you submit you registration on-line.
Tours
Cape Town is
justifiably known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world,
and South Africa is generally endowed with amazing scenery, great
culture and fantastic wildlife, all backed up by a sophisticated
infrastructure. A wide variety of Accompanying Persons tours and
sightseeing tours will be available to showcase these aspects
including visits to Table Mountain, Cape Point, the Cape wine lands,
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Robben Island, Hermanus and much more.
For more information on tours, please visit the website for
assistance.
We look forward
to welcoming you to our shores and to your participating in what will
hopefully be the most dynamic ICHM Congress yet!
Dr Frans
Cronje
Convenor of the 17th ICHM
President of ICHM
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