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Presenters: MICHAEL HIXSON, MD
Presentation: High Altitude Medicine
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Dr. Hixson will discuss preparing for, avoiding, and treating illness that results from high altitude adventures.  From Acute Mountain Sickness to brain swelling and death; learn what to think about ahead of time, what to look out for, and if all else fails, what to do if it happens to you or your climbing companion. 

Dr. Hixson is a resident at the Wright State University Department of Emergency medicine, as well as an avid hiker, biker, and mountain climber.