Mountain Medicine Symposium

Symposium Overview
We will be holding the Symposium in Silverton. Sept 27-29, 2019
Topics Include:
Managing simple to complex rescues in the austere mountain environment
Update on transceiver technology
Airbag technology
Recco
Shoveling
Probing
Altitude medicine
Backcountry trauma
Cold weather injuries
Pathophysiology of avalanche burials
Advanced rescue using external beacons on helicopters
Faculty
Our faculty are world-class experts on high altitude,burial, resuscitation and technical rescue.
MOUNTAIN MEDICAL INSTRUCTORS:
• Dr. Peter Hackett, High Altitude Medicine Pioneer
• Dr. Colin Grissom, Avalanche Resuscitation Pioneer
• Dr. Charles Maines, Trauma Surgeon
• Dr. Jay Mathers, DO
RESCUE INSTRUCTORS
• Manuel Genswein, Swiss Rescue Expert
• Jim Donovan, SAS Director
• Leo Llyod, RN EMT-P- Technical Alpine Rescue Expert