EXPLORING THE MOUNTAINS WITH CHILDREN: HEALTH, AWARENESS AND GUIDELINES

An informative medical seminar organised by the Società Italiana di Medicina di Montagna in cooperation with SAT, open to enthusiasts, healthcare professionals and guides, focusing on medical aspects linked to children spending time in the mountains.

• 14:30 Introduction and welcome from the President of the Società Italiana di Medicina di Montagna and Società Alpinistica Tridentina
• 15:00 Breathing in the mountains: climate, environment and movement. Annalisa Cogo
• 15:20 Children and high altitude; instruction manual. Lorenza Pratali
• 15:40 Why does the sun “burn” more in the mountains? Advice regarding sensitive skin. Antonella Bergamo
• 16:00 Altitude and children’s eye health. Chiara Spinelli
• 16:20 Paediatric first aid in mountain environments. Simona Bursi
• 16:40 Children in the mountains: how to protect them from ticks without sacrificing adventure. Francesco Marchiori
• 17:00 Family-friendly mountains. Michele Mandelli
• 17:15 Round table discussion
• 17:45 Closing remarks