This week, Aebhric O’Kelly reflects on the highlights of 2024, showcasing insights from various guests who have contributed to the field of austere and remote medicine. The conversation covers prolonged casualty care, the importance of guerrilla medicine, and the challenges medics face in rural settings. The guests share their experiences and advice for new medics, emphasising the need for continuous learning and adaptability in the face of unique medical challenges.
Guests:
Mike Turconi
Dr Sean Keenan
Dr Jaime Riesberg
CJ Malcolm
Antonio from EuroMedic
Dr Jørgen Melau
Dr Peter Anders Christiensen
TacMedNorth from Ukraine
Takeaways
2024 has seen over 30,000 downloads from 43 countries.
Austere medicine requires a different approach than traditional settings.
Continuous learning is essential for medical professionals.
Guerrilla medicine is becoming increasingly relevant in modern conflicts.
Training in prolonged casualty care is crucial for medics in the field.
Hyperthermia management is vital in cold operational settings.
Rural populations often lack access to timely medical care.
Improvisation is key in austere medical environments.
Education is fundamental to improving medical practices worldwide.
New medics should always strive to improve their knowledge and skills.
You have to be prepared to improvise.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the CoROM Podcast
00:42 Highlights from 2024 Guests
06:09 Insights on Austere Medicine
09:29 Prolonged Casualty Care vs. Prolonged Field Care
13:12 The Importance of Guerrilla Medicine
15:10 Hyperthermia in Operational Settings
18:40 Challenges in Rural and Austere Medicine
20:27 Nordic Special Operations Combat Medic Program
23:09 Training Medics in Ukraine
27:24 Final Advice for New Medics
123-Best Interviews from 2024 | CoROM cast. Wilderness, Austere, Remote and Resource-limited Medicine. podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
