CoROM cast. Wilderness, Austere, Remote and Resource-limited Medicine.
College of Remote and Offshore Medicine
Hosted by Aebhric O'Kelly, a critical care paramedic and former Green Beret, CoROM Cast explores wilderness medicine, austere healthcare, tropical diseases, emergency medicine, and remote medical practice. Weekly discussions feature global experts on Prolonged Field Care, Austere Critical Care, disaster medicine, humanitarian response, military pre-hospital care, tropical medicine, expedition healthcare, medical innovation, and practical solutions for healthcare in resource-limited environments.
Published by CoROM Press
www.corom.edu.mt
Published by CoROM Press
www.corom.edu.mt
Episodes
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Feb 9, 2024 • 44min
77- Austere Medicine in Gunnison with Dr Nick Zuber
This week, Aebhric talks with Nick, who is a doctorate-level paramedic who works in Gunnison, CO, where he provides extended EMS care in austere environments.
Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 22min
76-Improvised Medicine with Dennis Jarema Part 2
Aebhric OKelly and Dennis Jarema do a deep dive into improvised medicine. This recording was 2.5 hours long. So, we split it into two podcasts.
This is part 2, where we discuss Circulation emergencies and Prolonged Field Care improvisation.
Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 3min
75-Improvised Medicine with Dennis Jarema Part 1
Aebhric OKelly and Dennis Jarema do a deep dive into improvised medicine. This recording was 2.5 hours long. So we split it into two podcasts.
This is part 1, where we discuss Massive Haemmoraghe, Airway and Breathing improvisation.
Stay tuned next week for part 2.
Jan 19, 2024 • 45min
74-Teaching TCCC in Kenya with Brian Foy
Brian Foy, a former Marine Recon and paramedic, shares his journey of teaching Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) in Kenya. He discusses the challenges of bridging the gap between tactical teams and EMS, while developing local training programs. Brian highlights his innovative four-week advanced care course, community outreach initiatives, and the importance of improvisation in resource-limited settings. He also emphasizes the transformative impact of training on local healthcare outcomes and the future of EMS in Kenya.
Jan 12, 2024 • 51min
73-Remote Medic extraordinaire - Nick Dillon
This week, Aebhric OKelly talks with Nick Dillon, a masters-level paramedic who has worked as a Remote Medic in many environments. He has been a country manager for several organisations and is an academic lecturer for a paramedic university in the UK.
Nick and Aebhric discuss their history together and some of the extraordinary deployments that Nick has been part of.
Jan 5, 2024 • 43min
72-The Basics Done Well with Adam Gent
This week, Aebhric OKelly talks with Adam Gent who runs the Real First Aid programme in the UK. Adam focuses on getting the basic medical skills practiced to perfection.
He teaches PFC at the BLS level and created the HEROTIME mneumonic for the Prolonged Field Care skills.
Hygiene
Elevation
Rehydration
Observations and Records
Testing and Diagnostics
Infection
Medication
Environmental
Dec 29, 2023 • 36min
71-Top five podcasts from 2023
This week, Aebhric recaps the 2023 podcast analytics and how we grew and developed this year.
Top Five Podcasts of 2023
1. MSc Paramedic Practitioner with David Fifer (57)
2. Tropical Medicine Update with Jason Jarvis (48)
3. Ukraine Aeromedical Evac team from Norway (42)
4. Life as an Offshore Medic (66)
5. PFC for EMS with Dr Tom (68)
Dec 22, 2023 • 38min
70-Offshore Windfarm Medic with Arne
This week, Aebhric talks with Arne Dierlich who is a German offshore paramedic working on the windfarms in the North Sea. They discuss the requirements for the job and why Prolonged Field Care needs to be in the required curriculum.
Dec 15, 2023 • 47min
69-Kibosho District Hospital for SOF medics and Remote Paramedics
This week, Aebhric talks with Simon Puparelia, a 3rd year BSc Remote Paramedic student. They discussed his experience at the Kibosho District Hospital, which is 14km up Mount Kilimanjaro.
Aebhric set this placement up specifically for SOF medics but found it a perfect place for the advanced paramedic practice.
Dec 8, 2023 • 50min
68-PFC for EMS with Dr Tom
This week, Aebhric talks with Dr Tom Mallinson about their published article focusing on prolonged field care for EMS. In the UK, it is common for ambulances to sit in the car park of the hospital for six hours waiting to hand over their patient to the A&E department.
Their research shows that the PFC protocols would be beneficial for paramedics.
