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"Emergency Medicine One: A seminar with Dr. Howard E. Hagglund, M.D. has been scheduled for March 31, 2008."

Dr. Hagglund will teach a course he taught to fellow Divemasters when working in the field where no medical services were available. The course includes:

The Art and Judgement of Suturing Wounds

Fracture Assessment and Casting

Master Points for Pain Management

This course addresses the basics of wound assessment, when to suture and when to tape a wound, cleaning and infection control; assessing fractures and how to dress them with a cast; locating Master acupuncture points for pain relief and management.

This course is designed for emergency needs when a medical professional may not be available, as in a disaster. It is not intended to replace or assume the responsibility of getting professional medical attention under normal circumstances.
Registration Details

March 31, 2008 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Deschutes Grange. Pre-register for $25 or pay $30 at the door. Registration may be dropped off at Lemuria between now and March 25, 2008 only.

This will be a recorded event and all in attendance will be required to sign a video waiver.
Learn more about Dr. Hagglund

Howard E. Hagglund, M.D. is the founder of the Hagglund Clinic. With over 30 years as a Medical Practitioner, he is the author of several books, as well as numerous articles. For over 15 years, Dr. Hagglund has hosted a talk radio show offering advice about health care and alternative medicine.

Visit Dr. Hagglund's website at www.doctortalk.com.