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Simultaneous translation in English, German and Italian will be provided for all main sessions. |
Highlights Programme DetailsFor information on potential conflicts of interest of speakers please contact ismm2014@eurac.edu. 12.00-18.00 | On-site registration EURAC research, Viale Druso 1, Bolzano, Italy | 20.00-21.30 | Welcome speech and opening key lecture High altitude medicine from the 19th to 21st century
P Bärtsch |
| Auditorium (main session)High Altitude - basic researchTranslation EN-GER-IT | Conference Hall (parallel session) | 09.00-10.30 | Session A Genetic adaptation to high altitude: species and population differences C Beall / J Storz | Special issues Workers at high altitude RL Ge / J West | 10.30-11.00 | Coffee Break | 11.00-12.30 | Session B Molecular biology of hypoxia J West / M Gassmann | Meet the expert Practical medical problems at base camp U Hefti / L Freer | 12.30-14.00 | Lunch Break & Poster viewing session* | 14.00-15.30 | Session C Mitochondria—key organelle for bioenergetics in hypoxia and cold E Gnaiger / R Boushel | Meet the expert Prevention and treatment of AMS, HAPE, HACE M Maggiorini / P Hackett | 15.30-16.00 | Coffee Break | 16.00-17.30 | Session D: Pros-cons Hypo- vs. normobaric hypoxia and the influence on exercise performance M Burtscher / R Roach | Future issues Ultrasound and NIRS—new tools for research at high altitude M Wilson / G Strapazzon |
* Poster viewing session for poster ID 016-P to 037-P (Molecular or genetic aspects of hypoxia and high altitude) 102-P to 124-P (Chronic exposure to hypoxia and high altitude) | Auditorium (main session)High Altitude - for the clinician and expedition doctorTranslation EN-GER-IT | Conference Hall (parallel session) | 09.00-10.30 | Session A - Science update Acute altitude illness (AMS, HAPE, HACE) B Basnyat / M Maggiorini | Special issues Xtreme Everest 2 D Martin Resamont 2 project G Miserocchi | 10.30-11.00 | Coffee Break | 11.00-12.30 | Session B - Science update Chronic mountain sickness RL Ge / F León-Velarde | Meet the expert Requirements for expedition doctors—what to bring and what to know F Berghold / R Fischer | 12.30-14.00 | Lunch Break & Poster viewing session* | 14.00-15.30 | Session C Women and children at high altitude H Messner / D Jean | Meet the expert Prevention and treatment of non-altitude sickness related problems B Basnyat / K Zafren | 15.30-16.00 | Coffee Break | 16.00-17.30 | Session D: Pros-cons Is physiologic testing helpful for predicting
the risk of acute high altitude illnesses? P Bärtsch / JP Richalet | Future issues Utstein style and GRADE—models for establishing high altitude recommendations? K Monsieurs | 14.00-17.30 | Alternative programme - Applied Workshop High-resolution respirometry and mitochondrial function under hypoxia: overview, demo experiment and open discussion E Gnaiger |
* Poster viewing session for poster ID 054-P to 089-P (Acute exposure to hypoxia and high altitude) 163-P to 173-P (Medications at high altitude) | Auditorium (main session)High Altitude - for the clinician and expedition doctor Translation EN-GER-IT | Conference Hall (parallel session) | 09.00-10.30 | Session A Pre-existing cardiac and metabolic diseases at high altitude G Parati / A Luks | Special issues Solar irradiation and eye problems at high altitude M Boesch Kilimanjaro A Kulkarni | 10.30-11.00 | Coffee Break | 11.00-12.30 | Session B Pre-existing pulmonary, immunologic and neurologic diseases at high altitude E Swenson / A Cogo | Meet the expert Advising mountaineers on planning a trip to high altitude P Hackett / P Bärtsch | 12.30-14.00 | Lunch Break & Poster viewing session* | 14.00-15.30 | Session C Presentation of medical societies D Hillebrandt / B Basnyat / F Elsensohn Mountain medicine diploma courses D Hillebrandt / J Ellerton / S McIntosh | Meet the expert Sport climbing injuries V Schöffl / T Küpper | 15.30-16.00 | Coffee Break | 16.00-17.30 | Session D: Pros-cons Medications at high altitude—moving on from right and wrong to disclosure J Ellerton | Future issues Registries in high altitude and mountain emergency medicine B Walpoth / JK Baillie |
* Poster viewing session for poster ID 129-P to 148-P (Preexisting diseases at high altitude) 151-P to 161-P (Women and children at high altitude) 185-P to 208-P (Mountaineering, expedition and sports medicine) | | Auditorium (main session)Rescue in NepalTranslation EN-GER-IT | Conference Hall (parallel session) | Seminar Room (parallel session) | 09.00-12.30 | (No sessions) | (No sessions) | (No sessions) | 12.30-14.00 | Lunch Break | 14.00-15.30 | Special issues Rescue initiatives in Nepal B Basnyat / I Tomazin | Special issues Research initiatives in Nepal A Ponchia / A Lohani | | 15.30-16.00 | Coffee Break | 16.00-17.30 | Panel discussion Nepal mountain rescue development projects G Cologna | Future issues Revision of the Lake Louise Score P Hackett / JK Baillie | |
Alternative programme 9.00 - 17.30: Medical refresher workshops 9.00 - 17.00: Guided excursions in collaboration with Kiku. International Mountain Summit | | Auditorium (main session)Mountain emergency medicineTranslation EN-GER-IT | Conference Hall (parallel session) | Seminar Room (parallel session) | 09.00-10.30 | Session A - Clinical update Accidental hypothermia— prehospital management K Zafren / G Strapazzon | Special issues Immersion hypothermia and consequences for rescue and resuscitation J Bierens Insights from diving science C Balestra | Technical workshop Stretchers: different models in mountain, canyoning and caving rescue CNSAS South Tyrol / F Bonsante | 10.30-11.00 | Coffee Break | 11.00-12.30 | Session B - Clinical update Accidental hypothermia— in-hospital management B Walpoth / D Brown | Meet the expert Frostbite and crevasse accidents E Cauchy / B Durrer | Technical workshop Rescue of hanging victims: technical and medical aspects CNSAS South Tyrol / F Bonsante | 12.30-14.00 | Lunch Break & Poster viewing session* | 14.00-15.30 | Session C Avalanche accidents H Brugger / C Grissom | Wilderness workshop Surviving the cold S McIntosh / G Rodway | Technical workshop Helicopter-supported water rescue Fire Department Bolzano | 15.30-16.00 | Coffee Break | 16.00-17.30 | Session D Traumatic and therapeutic hypothermia—recent developments and open issues P Mair / M Holzer | Future issues Avalanche mass casualty accidents—advances in rescue strategies A Kottmann / M Genswein | Technical workshop Paragliding accidents and rescue BRD im AVS |
* Poster viewing session for poster ID 227-P to 237-P (Hypothermia and cold injuries) 245-P to 254-P (Airway, circulation and trauma management) 270-P to 282-P (Rescue in mountainous or remote areas) 287-P to 290-P (Special issues) | | Auditorium (main session)Trauma, airway and circulationTranslation EN-GER-IT | Conference Hall (parallel session) | Seminar Room (parallel session) | 09.00-10.30 | Session A - Clinical update Alpine trauma treatment F Elsensohn / E Visetti | Special issues Shoulder dislocation and thoracostomy C Kruis / A Rinaldi Lightning K Zafren | Technical workshop Rescue strategies in cable car evacuations BRD im AVS | 10.30-11.00 | Coffee Break | 11.00-12.30 | Session B - Clinical update Basic and advanced airway management P Paal / I Tomazin | Meet the expert Analgesia in the field J Ellerton Canyoning and caving rescue I Soteras | | 12.30-14.00 | Lunch Break | 14.00-15.30 | Session C - Clinical update Circulation management and cardiac arrest in mountain and remote areas J Ellerton / M Milani | Special issues Rescue in mountain and remote areas: educational and logistical issues M Blancher / G Cipolotti | Technical workshop How to extricate and immobilise a patient in extreme rescue situations B Jelk / BRD im AVS | 15.30-16.00 | Coffee Break | 16.00-17.30 | Key Lecture Recent developments and future perspectives in out-of-hospital resuscitation in mountain areas H Brugger / F Elsensohn Closing ceremonyPresentation of XI. World Congress 2016 B Basnyat / P Hackett | | |
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