This week, Aebhric O'Kelly is joined by Dr Ella Corrick, Dr Sean Bilodeau and Dr Tom Mallinson as the CoROM faculty attend The Big Sick conference hosted by Air Zermatt.

CoROM gave three lectures and two workshops including the Improvised Medicine workshop and the Austere Emergency Care workshop.

Takeaways

The challenge of compressing prolonged field care education into short workshops.

Engagement of diverse professional backgrounds enhances learning experiences.

Realistic simulations provide valuable insights into emergency care.

The importance of bridging the gap between pre-hospital and hospital care.

Innovations in emergency medicine practices are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Data plays a significant role in shaping emergency response strategies.

Continuous education is essential for adapting to new medical practices.

The value of informal discussions among professionals at conferences.

Understanding the unique challenges faced by pre-hospital care providers.

The need for a shift in perception regarding the role of EMS professionals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Big Sick Conference

02:34 Challenges in Prolonged Field Care Education

05:43 Diverse Professional Backgrounds in Medical Education

08:09 Learning Through Realistic Simulations

11:04 Bridging the Gap Between Pre-Hospital and Hospital Care

13:39 Innovations in Emergency Medicine Practices

16:46 The Role of Data in Emergency Response

19:10 Future Directions in Pre-Hospital Care

21:39 Conclusion and Reflections on the Conference