The Inaugural Annual Bali Dive Safety Symposium has been hailed as a resounding success by diving and medical professionals in Bali and Gili Trawangan, Lombok.
Attended by 70 participants in Bali and 65 participants on Gili Trawangan, the symposium reached a direct audience of over 100 dive professionals and more than 30 medical and Para medical professionals hailing from all regions of Bali and the Gili Islands.
Dr. Tony Lee, Medical Director Hyperbaric Health – Asia was ably supported by Mr. Peter Manz– Indonesian Regional Manager of Hyperbaric Health, in the provision of an informative, and enjoyable symposium., Proceedings commenced with a brief history of diving and the beginnings of hyperbaric medicine, presented by Peter Manz. This was follwed by Dr. Lee’s polished explanation of the diagnosis and Management of Diving Related Decompression Illness. The presentations concluded with a spirited question time, further demonstrating the industries thirst to enhance its knowledge.
A number of positive initiatives have been proposed as a result of the Symposium. The organizers hope to work with diving and medical professionals, regional government and the local private sector, to bring these initiatives to fruition.
Rolf Michel’s, of Vila Ombak Diving Academy, a PADI Instructor and Para Medic said” “ I learnt more about the history, diagnosis and emergency management of diving related Decompression Illness in this one day, than I have in my entire career as a diving instructor and Para medic. It would be great if we can do something similar again next year”
Michael Cortenbach of Bali Diving Academy said As an organizer and sponsor, we were very pleased to see the industry embrace this positive initiative. We are confident the information was relevant and attendance at the inaugural event was considered good use of the participant’s time. The success of the symposium paves the way to pursue the goal of an annual event. We hope to announce the focus topic and speakers for the 2009 event sometime in the first quarter of 2009.”
The First Annual Bali Dive Safe Symposium was organized and funded by Hyperbaric Health, Bali Diving Academy with the support of Bali Chapter of Gahawisri (Indonesian Watersport Operators Association,) Dr. John Lippmann of Divers Alert Network Asia Pacific, Hotel Vila Ombak, Vila Ombak Diving Academy, Gili Cat, and Manta Dive.
For more information on hyperbaric medicine in Indonesia and the region please visit: www.hyperbarichealth.com
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