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This week, Aebhric OKelly talks with Dr Alistair Fraser, chair of the faculty advisory board for the Faculty of Remote Rural and Humanitarian Health care for The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and discusses his diverse medical career and experiences in remote and rural areas. He shares stories from his time in the Antarctic, Nigeria, and with Shell, highlighting the challenges and unique situations he encountered. Dr Fraser also discusses the importance of mental health support for medics in remote locations and the need for ongoing training and resources. The conversation discusses the creation and purpose of the Faculty of Rural Remote Humanitarian Health, a specialised area under the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The faculty aims to provide training and recognition for healthcare professionals in remote, rural, and humanitarian settings. It addresses the challenges of delivering healthcare in these areas and seeks to improve the quality of training and competence. The conversation also highlights the importance of community and networking among professionals in these fields. The faculty offers fellowship and membership to individuals who have demonstrated competence and contribution to the field.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:10 Experiences in the Antarctica 03:00 Challenges and Unique Situations in Remote Healthcare 08:05 Limited Medical Resources in Remote Locations 15:23 Importance of Mental Health Support for Medics 20:21 Implementing Ultrasound for Offshore Medics 21:10 Introduction to the Faculty of Rural Remote Humanitarian Health 23:50 Challenges of Delivering Healthcare in Remote and Rural Areas 27:35 Membership and Community in the Faculty 33:57 Expanding Online Courses for Remote Healthcare 39:02 The Humanitarian Healthcare Course and Accreditation 43:47 Advice for Healthcare Professionals in Austere Environments   https://lnkd.in/egUh22NN

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Having a fever is a major red flag in austere environments. That is why our field guide has three pages covering the Fever of Unknown Origins. For the 3rd edition, we will add a 4th page describing the variations in intermittent fevers. Here is the first page of our FOU section.

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This week, Aebhric OKelly talks with Frida Svahn, a nurse from Sweden, who discusses her experiences teaching medical training in various countries and her work with the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB). She shares her journey from serving in the Swedish Armed Forces to becoming a nurse and her passion for working in austere environments. Frida highlights the importance of training the trainers and its impact in countries like Ukraine. She also mentions the upcoming NATO Exercise in Sweden and the role of MSB in civil defence and NATO. Frida advises new healthcare professionals interested in working in austere environments to invest in good courses, build a network, and stay motivated.   Takeaways Teaching medical training in an austere environment is a rewarding experience that allows healthcare professionals to make a difference in countries like Ukraine. MSB plays a significant role in civil defence and NATO, providing training and expertise in emergency response and crisis management. Investing in good courses, building a network, and staying motivated are essential for healthcare professionals working in austere environments. Training the trainers is a force multiplier that spreads knowledge and skills to a larger population. Sweden's upcoming National Seminar Exercise will involve multiple nations, focusing on casualty move and patient flow management.   https://lnkd.in/e7T88GpC

This week, Aebhric OKelly talks with JOHN M QUINN and Eirik Holmstrøm, who all went to Ukraine to create and teach the Damage Control Resus Ukraine (DCRU) course. They discuss the curriculum, the use of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs), and the importance of access to blood in the pre-hospital setting. They highlight the collaboration with Tactical Medicine North and the professional partner forces in Ukraine. https://lnkd.in/edE2PeX3 Takeaways The DCRU course in Ukraine focused on damage control resuscitation in the pre-hospital setting. The curriculum was based on clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) from the Defence Health Administration (DHA). Access to blood and blood components was highlighted as crucial in effective care. Collaboration with Tactical Medicine North and professional partner forces in Ukraine was instrumental in the course's success. The DHA website and app provided valuable resources for learning and reference in austere environments. The exchange of knowledge and lessons learned is essential for improving military medicine. Implementing damage control resuscitation in large-scale combat operations requires interoperability and a logistic system to support the transportation of blood. Traditional medical practices need to be rethought to align with the evolving nature of warfare. Training combat medics in advanced skills such as REBOA and ultrasound can improve patient care and increase patient transport confidence. Continuous learning and adapting to failures are essential in austere medicine. Damage control resuscitation has the potential to increase combat effectiveness in Ukraine.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr John Quinn and Eirik Holmstrom 02:07 Adding Co-Authors and References 04:01 Introduction to the DCRU Course 08:09 Overview of the DCRU Curriculum 13:49 Importance of Access to Blood 16:40 Acknowledging the Defence Health Administration 18:56 Interoperability and Logistic Challenges 23:35 Rethinking Traditional Medical Practices 29:24 Training Combat Medics in Advanced Skills 38:34 Continuous Learning and Adapting to Failures 41:10 The Potential of Damage Control Resuscitation

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