Tom Keels?

boomhauer · Post by **boomhauer** » February 1st, 2002, 6:07 pm

Tom,
I don't know if you guys would be interested, but I would be happy to give a talk at one of your NFGFC meetings re: fishing and diving medicine. (Decompression sickness, shallow water blackout, dehydration, bumps/cuts, emergency kits, ciguatera, seasickness etc.)
I'm currently finishing up a general practice residency at TMH.
Let me know...

grouper sandwich · Post by **grouper sandwich** » February 2nd, 2002, 2:01 pm

Boomhauer, that sounds like a good idea. I'm not sure of who we have coming this year, but we are always looking for a guest speaker. As the club grows there are more and more members who are certified divers or are thinking of becoming certified. Having someone speak to them about diving safety and emergency medicine would great.

Post by **Tom Keels** » February 2nd, 2002, 2:20 pm

I was thinking the same thing. But I thought it might be a good idea to incorporate a CPR/first aid lesson in with the discussion. What do you think boom?

boomhauer · Post by **boomhauer** » February 4th, 2002, 5:06 pm

Tom,
I'm not certified as a BLS instructor, but could easily incorporate a little "basic CPR". I also picked up some good tricks from my rescue diver training back in the day, in addition to advanced life support work needed for my job.
The CPR is useful for the landlubbers too. Didn't someone have a heart attack on the Hatteras the other day. I could taylor a talk however you like.

Post by **Tom Keels** » February 5th, 2002, 11:04 am

Boom, let me talk with the other club officers about it. I'm sure they would love to have you speak.

Spear Bender · Post by **Spear Bender** » February 5th, 2002, 11:04 pm

boomhauer:
Yes the owner of the Hatteras that sunk had a heart attack during the accident. Check out the boating section of this discussion board and click on 'Tragedy on the Water'....it tells the whole ordeal!