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CoROM cast. Wilderness, Austere, Remote and Resource-limited Medicine.Author: 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 Language: en-gb Genres: Business, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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181-TBS26 Conference Review
Episode 181
Friday, 6 February, 2026
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. TakeawaysThe 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Big Sick Conference02:34 Challenges in Prolonged Field Care Education05:43 Diverse Professional Backgrounds in Medical Education08:09 Learning Through Realistic Simulations11:04 Bridging the Gap Between Pre-Hospital and Hospital Care13:39 Innovations in Emergency Medicine Practices16:46 The Role of Data in Emergency Response19:10 Future Directions in Pre-Hospital Care21:39 Conclusion and Reflections on the Conference













