A MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER

On behalf of the people of Manitoba, I am pleased to welcome
you to Winnipeg and Churchill for the Canadian Arctic Medicine Conference,
October 5 to 10, 2005.

Exchanging new ideas, learning new techniques, and taking advantage of
educational opportunities are only a part of what this conference is all about.
It also gives you the chance to make new contacts and friends as well as to
renew old friendships with colleagues from across Canada and internationally.
We certainly support your efforts in sharing knowledge and ideas about arctic
medicine.

I encourage everyone attending this year’s event to take the time to explore
our spectacular city, our outstanding attractions, and our prairie hospitality.
I understand that many of you will also be visiting Churchill to see many of
our breathtaking northern attractions, including polar bears in their natural
habitat. This is a sight unique to Manitoba and I know you will not be
disappointed.

I want to extend my best wishes to the conference organizers and all those
taking part in this week of learning and activities. I hope your experience
at this conference inspires you in your personal and professional lives.

            Gary Doer

Contents   .............................................................................................................................. 2

Introduction   ......................................................................................................................... 3

Arctic and Circumpolar Medicine   ........................................................................................ 5

Arctic Animal Attacks  ........................................................................................................... 11

Arctic Rabies   ....................................................................................................................... 22

Transfer of Arctic Patients   ................................................................................................... 60

Hypothermia Update .............................................................................................................. 75

Tuberculosis- In Northern Canada   ....................................................................................... 98

Wilderness Water Disinfection   ............................................................................................ 106

Drowning and Barotrauma   ................................................................................................... 117

Anthrax- Manitoban Perspective  ............................................................................................ 126

Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine  ............................................................................................ 137

Influenza Update   ................................................................................................................. 143

Arctic Scuba   ........................................................................................................................ 151

Ebola  ...................................................................................................................................... 157

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Depression in the North   .......................................... 172

Effects of Climate Changes on Arctic Wildlife and People   .................................................. 182

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