Paul Harch, MD, Professor and Director of Hyperbaric Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, and Edward Fogarty, MD, Chair of Radiology at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, will present details of the case of three-year-old Eden Carlson at the HBOT 2017 – 11th International Symposium on Friday, Aug. 18, at 12 noon, CDT. Eden’s story of drowning, and recovery, following hyperbaric oxygen therapy, has been making headlines around the world. The scientific presentation, during which the Carlson family will be introduced, is scheduled on the opening day of the conference which, runs Aug. 8-20 at the Intercontinental New Orleans, 444 St. Charles Avenue.
Presentations on the use of hyperbaric medicine in traumatic brain injury, concussion, chronic neurological injury, sports injury, carbon monoxide poisoning, veterinary medicine, and more are also on the agenda. The conference will offer attendees the opportunity to interact with accredited hyperbaric fellowship and medical school faculty, as well as other healthcare professionals experienced in hyperbaric medicine. It is intended for both medical professionals, as well as the general public. Continuing medical education credits are also available for physicians.
For complete information about the conference, costs, and discounted fee for locals, visit www.HBOT2017.com.