Sunday, June 1
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0700-1600
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Registration Open
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0800-1700
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Workshop: Management of Decompression Illness in Remote Settings
Schedule for: Workshop: Management of Decompression Illness in Remote Settings
Management of Decompression Illness in Remote Settings Course Duration: 8 Hours The workshop will provide effective recommendations for managing decompression illness in remote settings. With increasing opportunities of accessible remote areas to explore and the decreasing number of hyperbaric chambers available for treatment, the content will become increasingly important to both the injured explorer and those that provide emergency care to them. This workshop will be especially helpful for the expedition medical team where lengthy on-site medical support may be required prior to definitive care. Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment issues will be addressed. Specific topics will include mild DCS mgt, in-water recompression, telemedicine, and diagnostic modalities. Attention will also be given to the unique management of altitude and space decompression illness. Important insight for those engaged in operations involving diving, altitude and space exploration. Panel discussions will allow interaction with the presenters.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS Accreditation Statement: The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Statements:
Full Disclosure Statement: All faculty members and planners participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. Full disclosure of faculty and planner relevant financial relationships will be made at the activity. Disclosure:
A financial relationship, in any amount, exists between the person in control of content and an ineligible company and;
None of the individuals in control of content (planners/faculty/reviewers/authors) for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No commercial support was received for this activities: Disclaimer: The information provided at this CME activity is for Continuing Medical Education purposes only. The lecture content, statements or opinions expressed however, do not necessarily represent those of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. CME For MOC Program Guide Designation Statements for ABMS Boards Required instructions to learners on how to obtain CME for MOC CME For MOC points are earned through completing a comprehensive evaluation component that assesses individual learner competence, performance, and/or the impact on patient outcomes. Some boards require evaluation feedback that will include a summary of what was discussed and the best next steps for the learner. The evaluation feedback will be provided to you upon submitting the evaluation form. As an accredited ACCME provider, the UHMS is now responsible to submit physician learner CME credits into the ACCME PARS system. However, it is the physician’s responsibility to submit the necessary information required to match with the ACCME PARS system. It is also the physicians responsibility to check with their respective board(s) to see that the credits were applied accordingly.
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0800-1730
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Workshop: Evaluating Equipment for Safe Use in the Hyperbaric or Hypobaric Environment
Schedule for: Workshop: Evaluating equipment for safe use in the hyperbaric or hypobaric environment
Course Duration: 8.5 Hours Who Should Attend: This course is meticulously designed for Physicians, Nurses, Technicians, Safety Officers, Maintenance Personnel, and other professionals involved in the operation, maintenance, or oversight of hyperbaric or hypobaric facilities. Why Safety Matters: In hyperbaric and hypobaric environments, the reliability of equipment is not just important—it is critical. Any malfunction or failure can result in catastrophic outcomes, including equipment damage, severe personal injury, or loss of life. Ensuring that all equipment is thoroughly evaluated, tested, and maintained is more than just a regulatory mandate—it’s a moral responsibility to safeguard lives and protect operational integrity. What You will learn: see schedule Benefits of Attending:
Join us for this essential hands-on training and become a key player in safeguarding the safety and integrity of hyperbaric and hypobaric operations. Your knowledge and commitment can make the difference between smooth operations and critical failures. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS Accreditation Statement: The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Statements:
Full Disclosure Statement: All faculty members and planners participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. Full disclosure of faculty and planner relevant financial relationships will be made at the activity. Disclosure:
A financial relationship, in any amount, exists between the person in control of content and an ineligible company and;
None of the individuals in control of content (planners/faculty/reviewers/authors) for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No commercial support was received for this activities: Disclaimer: The information provided at this CME activity is for Continuing Medical Education purposes only. The lecture content, statements or opinions expressed however, do not necessarily represent those of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. CME For MOC Program Guide Designation Statements for ABMS Boards Required instructions to learners on how to obtain CME for MOC CME For MOC points are earned through completing a comprehensive evaluation component that assesses individual learner competence, performance, and/or the impact on patient outcomes. Some boards require evaluation feedback that will include a summary of what was discussed and the best next steps for the learner. The evaluation feedback will be provided to you upon submitting the evaluation form. As an accredited ACCME provider, the UHMS is now responsible to submit physician learner CME credits into the ACCME PARS system. However, it is the physician’s responsibility to submit the necessary information required to match with the ACCME PARS system. It is also the physicians responsibility to check with their respective board(s) to see that the credits were applied accordingly.
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0800-1700
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Workshop: Progress, Challenges, Innovation & Evidence – Are Our Minds & Systems Getting Better?
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0800-1700
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Workshop: Aerospace Mishap Epidemiology - The Science of the Denominator
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0800-1700
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Workshop: Mind Hack: Frontiers in Mental Health and Neuromodulation
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1800-1830
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New Members / New Attendees Meet and Greet
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1830-2030
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Welcome Reception
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Monday, June 2
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0600-0800
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Richard B. "Dick" Trumbo 5K Fun Run/Walk: Hotel Entrance Lobby
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0700-1600
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Registration Open
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0800-0845
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Opening Ceremonies: Centennial Ballroom
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0845-1000
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Louis H. Bauer Lecture:
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1000-1030
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Exhibits / Break
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1030-1200
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Eric P. Kindwall Memorial Lecture: “The Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine: Experience with Treating Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Soldiers.” - Shai Efrati, MD
ERIC P. KINDWALL, MD MEMORIAL KEYNOTE “The Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine: Experience with Treating Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Soldiers.” About the Lecture: In conventional medicine, we rely on surgical intervention and pharmacologic agents to achieve desired biological outcomes. Hyperbaric medicine, however, harnesses controlled environmental changes—specifically in pressure and gas concentration—to attain these goals. From a pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic perspective, hyperbaric interventions can be categorized into three primary mechanisms of action: (1) pressure as the active agent, (2) oxygen as the active agent, and (3) the induction of tissue repair via the hyperoxic-hypoxic paradox (HHP). Each of these categories includes various military-related injuries that are treated extensively at the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research. Examples include:
In this lecture, we will trace the journey that led us to treat over 350 patients daily at the Sagol Center. We will examine the underlying pathophysiology and the application of hyperbaric medicine for each of these indications, with a particular focus on the unique challenges and outcomes associated with treating Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers. About the Speaker:
Dr. Shai Efrati is a professor at Tel Aviv University's Sackler School of Medicine and the Sagol School of Neuroscience. He also serves as the director of the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at Shamir Medical Center in Israel, where he leads the world's largest hyperbaric treatment center, treating over 350 patients daily. Dr. Efrati’s research extends the applications of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), viewing the brain as a tissue with repair potential like other healing processes in the body. His research program includes a unique HBOT protocol that leverages the Hyperoxic-Hypoxic Paradox (HHP), promoting tissue and brain repair through controlled fluctuations in oxygen and pressure. Clinical trials have shown this protocol to stimulate stem cell proliferation, neurogenesis, angiogenesis, and improve cellular metabolism through better mitochondrial function and enhance both neurocognitive and physical performance. The HHP protocol has demonstrated substantial benefits for patients suffering from post-concussion syndrome following traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or blast injuries, stroke, and PTSD, and has been successfully applied in life- and limb-saving treatments for soldiers with battlefield-related injuries. ABOUT ERIC P. KINDWALL, MD
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1200-1400
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Lunch (On Own), Special Luncheons and Meetings
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1400-1530
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1530-1600
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Exhibits / Break
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1600-1730
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Dr. Kindwall is known by many as the "Father of Hyperbaric Medicine.” Whether you knew him personally or simply by reputation, we have all benefited from his efforts, passion, wisdom, knowledge, energy and vision. Dr. Kindwall has played a great role in growing and shaping the specialty of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine. He was likewise instrumental in molding the UHMS into what it is today. Dr. Kindwall began diving in 1950. He cultivated his interest in the field and during the Vietnam War served as the Assistant Director of the U.S. Navy School of Submarine Medicine. He also was the Senior Officer responsible for the Diving Medicine Program. In 1969, after leaving the Navy, Dr. Kindwall became Chief of the Department of Hyperbaric Medicine at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wis. Shortly after the Undersea Medical Society was created in the mid-1960s, Dr. Kindwall identified the need for standardized education in the field. He created the UMS Education and Standards Committee to help elevate course content and ensure instructor competence. This committee later became our Education Committee. When the AMA initiated its Continuing Medical Education program, Dr. Kindwall persuaded the organization to recognize the UMS as a grantor of CME credits. In 1972, Dr. Kindwall felt that the Society’s members would benefit from improved communication. He created our first newsletter and was named editor. Dr. Kindwall chose the name Pressure because clinical hyperbaric medicine was rapidly developing. Even though the UHMS had not yet incorporated "Hyperbaric” into the Society’s name, he wanted a title for the newsletter that would encompass all who worked with increased atmospheric pressure. He stated: "The Society’s goal then, as it is now, is to serve all who deal with the effects of increased barometric pressure.” That same year, Dr. Kindwall recognized the need to have a relationship with Medicare to help provide insight on reputable clinical management. The UMS followed this lead, and a Medicare Panel was created. The recommendations were presented to the U.S. Public Health Service. The challenge was that no reliable hyperbaric medicine clinical guidelines were available that addressed appropriate applications of Hyperbaric Medicine. To remedy this deficit, the UMS Executive Committee created an Ad Hoc Committee on hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Dr. Kindwall was named Chair. The committee created the first Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Committee Report. Again, this text was published 10 years before the UHMS incorporated "Hyperbaric” into its name. The report was sent to HCFA and the Blues and became their source document for reimbursement. Dr. Kindwall updated the text two more times and thus was the Editor and Chair of the Committee and text for three of its 12 editions. Dr. Kindwall later worked to expand the available information on the specialty by creating one of the first complete texts on the field. He created Hyperbaric Medicine Practice in 1994 and later updated and revised his text two more times. The Society’s first journal, Hyperbaric Oxygen Review, has also been influenced by Dr. Kindwall. His love for research and education was clear: He became the initial editor, creating a journal that at first consisted of review articles and one original contribution. Over the years, it has grown to one full of original research. Dr. Kindwall’s presence is felt in so many of the UHMS’ activities and initiatives. Much of what we all take for granted – what is just "there” and "available” – has his touch and influence.Tuesday, June 3
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0800-1600
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Registration Open
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0830-0900
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Announcements
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0900-1015
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Eugen Reinartz Memorial Lecture:
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1015-1045
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Exhibits / Break
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1045-1200
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UHMS Christian J. Lambertsen Memorial Lecture: "Last Breath - Reasoning with life and death at the bottom of the North Sea." - Chris Lemons
CHRISTIAN J. LAMBERTSEN, MD, DSc (Hon) MEMORIAL KEYNOTE About the Lecture: Chris will talk about the lead up to that fateful day in 2012 and give you a very personal account of his thoughts and actions when he was left stranded 300 feet down in the icy darkness with no heat, no light and only 5 minutes of gas left to breathe, with his rescuers over 40 minutes away from being able to get to him. About Speaker:
This highly specialized form of diving involves living in the claustrophobic confines of a decompression chamber for up to 28 days at a time, commuting daily to the seabed in a diving bell, and working at depths of up to 900 feet for 6 hours at a time. In September of 2012, a freak failure of the dynamic positioning system of the vessel he was working under, resulted in the umbilical which provides him with breathing gas, light and heat being severed completely. He was left on the seabed, in complete darkness 300 feet below the surface, with only the 5 minutes of breathing gas he carried in the emergency tanks on his back, and no way to protect himself from the freezing temperatures. It took his heroic rescuers over 40 minutes to come back and fetch him, and his miraculous survival story has baffled experts ever since. His extraordinary story was subsequently immortalized in the hit Netflix/BBC documentary 'Last Breath,' a version of which has been developed into a Hollywood movie starring Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu and Finn Cole and is due for release on the 28th of February 2025. Chris was born in Edinburgh, raised in Cambridge, and now lives in the South of France with his partner and two daughters. ABOUT CHRISTIAN J. LAMBERTSEN, MD, DSc (Hon)
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1200-1400
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Lunch (On Own), Special Luncheons and Meetings
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1400-1530
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1530-1600
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Exhibits / Break
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1600-1730
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1830-2230
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Joint Social (advance purchase): hosted by Life Sciences & Biomedical Engineering Branch (LSBEB) (limited to 200)
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Chris has been a commercial diver and Supervisor for over 18 years, and currently specializes in deep sea saturation diving, operating almost exclusively in the oil and gas industry.
Dr. Christian J. Lambertsen received a B.S. Degree from Rutgers University in 1938 and a M.D. Degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1943. During his medical school period, he invented and first used forms of the initial U.S. self-contained closed-circuit oxygen rebreathing apparatus, for neutral buoyancy underwater swimming and diving. As a student, he aided the early Office of Strategic Services (O.S.S.) in establishing the first cadres of U.S. military operational combat swimmers. Dr. Lambertsen became a U.S. Army medical officer on graduation from medical school in early 1943, and immediately joined the O.S.S. Maritime Unit on active duty through its period of function in World War II. He joined the University of Pennsylvania Medical Faculty in 1946 and became Professor of Pharmacology in 1952. While a faculty member he combined diving research and further underwater rebreathing equipment developments for the Army and Navy. In 1967 he served as Founding President of the Undersea Medical Society (now Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.) Dr. Lambertsen is recognized by the Naval Special Warfare community as "The Father of U.S. Combat Swimming.” His hand has touched every aspect of military and commercial diving. Dr. Lambertsen’s active contributions to diving began during WWII and became even more progressive in the post-war period through the evolutions of the U.S. Navy Deep Submergence and Naval Special Warfare developmental programs.Wednesday, June 4
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0830-1000
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1000-1030
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Exhibits / Break
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1030-1200
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1200-1400
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Lunch (On Own), Special Luncheons and Meetings
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1400-1530
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1530-1600
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Exhibits / Break
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1600-1730
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Ram Bowl
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1900-2200
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UHMS Honors Night
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Thursday, June 5
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0800-1400
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Registration Open
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0800
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Announcements
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0815-0930
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Harry G. Armstrong/George B. Hart Lecture: Pressure Perils from Undersea to Outer Space Panel: John Clark, MD; Mitch A. Garber, MD; Michael Gernhardt, PhD; Rich Moon, MD
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0930-1000
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Break
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1000-1130
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1130-1330
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Lunch (On Own), Special Luncheons and Meetings
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1330-1500
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1500-1530
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Break
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1530-1700
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1800-2100
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AsMA Honors Night
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2100-2400
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AsMA/UHMS After Party
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Friday, June 6
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0715-1730
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Workshop: Tropical and Subtropical Medicine: Operation Stone Mountain
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