CoROM cast. Wilderness, Austere, Remote and Resource-limited Medicine.

140-WP-C at SOMSA with Tom and Ella


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In this episode, Aebhric OKelly interviews Dr Ella Corrick and Dr Tom Mallinson to discuss their experiences at the SOMA Conference, focusing on the Wilderness Paramedic Workshop. They explore the common challenges faced in austere medicine, the significance of prolonged field care, and the preparation for the Wilderness Paramedic Certification exam. The conversation also delves into creating educational resources to enhance decision-making skills in wilderness medicine. In this conversation, Dr Tom and Dr Ella discuss their experiences and insights into wilderness medicine, focusing on exam preparation for the Wilderness Paramedic Certification (WP-C) and creating a revision guide tailored for practitioners in austere settings. They highlight the challenges of multiple-choice exams, the importance of distilling complex medical knowledge into practical applications, and the value of interactive learning experiences at conferences like SOMA. The discussion also emphasises the significance of networking, learning from peers, and embracing challenges in medical practice.


Takeaways

SOMA Conference fosters a welcoming environment for civilian practitioners.

Common challenges in austere medicine include distance to hospitals and limited resources.

Wilderness Paramedic Certification covers a broad curriculum that includes environmental medicine.

Exam preparation requires understanding both wilderness concepts and core medical principles.

Prolonged field care is essential for managing critically ill patients in remote settings.

Teaching decision-making in wilderness medicine is challenging but crucial.

Educational resources aim to bridge knowledge gaps for WPC candidates.

Collaboration between military and civilian practitioners enhances learning.

Experience in austere settings improves exam performance and patient care.

The integration of nursing and paramedic skills is beneficial in prolonged field care. The challenge was to distil down the knowledge needed for the exam.

Multiple choice exams can be misleading in complex scenarios.

The WPC revision guide focuses on core concepts for wilderness medicine.

Each chapter of the guide could be a whole textbook.

The workshop aims to address common blind spots in practice.

Exam techniques are crucial for success in certification.

Networking at conferences enhances learning opportunities.

Embracing challenges leads to better patient care.

Learning from others' mistakes accelerates professional growth.

Take opportunities that excite you for long-term benefits.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to SOMA Conference and Wilderness Paramedic Workshop

02:52 Common Ground in Austere Medicine

06:03 Overview of Wilderness Paramedic Certification

09:12 Exam Insights and Preparation Strategies

11:57 Prolonged Field Care and Patient Management

14:48 Creating Educational Resources for WP-C

18:10 Challenges in Teaching Decision-Making in Wilderness Medicine

24:57 Distilling Knowledge for Exam Preparation

25:36 Challenges of Multiple-Choice Exams

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