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