Name: Medicine at Sea — 5 Things Every Sailor Should Know
Start: 2026-09-12T14:00:00-0700
End: 2026-09-12T14:45:00-0700

Medicine at Sea — 5 Things Every Sailor Should Know

Saturday September 12, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Innovation Stage

When emergencies happen on the water, simple principles often matter more than complicated techniques. This session focuses on five key concepts that improve outcomes during onboard medical situations, including patient assessment, early recognition of serious problems, stabilization, communication, and decision-making under pressure.

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John Taussig

Maritime Medical Guides

John Taussig is a paramedic, maritime educator, and Executive Director of Backcountry Medical Guides and its seafaring division, Maritime Medical Guides, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on wilderness and marine medicine. With more than two decades of experience in prehospital... Read More →

Saturday September 12, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Innovation Stage

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