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World Extreme Medicine Podcast

World Extreme Medicine

We’re committed to ensuring extreme medicine education can reach all medical, healthcare and supporting professionals working in austere environments. With regular updates, our team brings you the latest from across the broad spectrum of extreme medicine disciplines, including expedition, space, remote, pre-hospital and humanitarian medicine as well as a range of topics across performance and non-technical skills. Enhance your ability to tackle challenges with new skills you can take home or out

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00:57:53

The Parachute Jump Medic with Justin Shook

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/07/18

In this session we are speaking with Justin Shook on his experiences as a Parachute Jump Medic (PJ for short) with 131st Rescue squadron Pararescue. Justin is a senior team leader, paramedic, jump master, dive supervisor and instructor, evaluator and chief of weapons and tactics at Moffett Federal Air Field in California. Get ready for a podcast journey as Justin takes us deep into the captivating world of debriefing, preparedness, and the extraordinary life of a parachute jump medic. Learn how

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00:40:27

The journey of Critical Care in the UK with Tom...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/07/11

Following International Paramedics Days we wanted to carry on the conversation. In this episode we will examine the current climate of critical care within the UK, how that looks and the journey of where its come from. We examine the anatomy of competency, portfolios, the journey towards MSc established programmes, intervention & drugs Vs critical thinking and much more. Eoin Walker is joined by Tom Archer and Mike Palmer. Tom started his career in the ambulance service in London in 2004

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00:54:29

Fourth of July considerations in Emergency Medicine...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/06/30

In this session our newest podcast host Sarah Spelsberg speaks with Stephen Wood about emergency concerns and preventive warnings heading into the Fourth of July holiday in the US – a holiday renowned for increased trauma, burns, and explosive injuries - as well as how he balances his extreme/tactical medicine careers with his leadership, research and academia. Stephen proves that you really can have it all in your career. Stephen is an acute care nurse practitioner and program director for the

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00:39:12

Warm Zone Triage: Strategies for Successful Patient...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/06/27

On this episode, Eoin Walker and guest Gregg Brady discuss the importance of pre-hospital triage, particularly in high-stress environments like active shooter incidents. Brady, who is the Deputy Chief for FDNY, discuss pre-hospital triage, its evolution and utility in modern day medicine. Incidents involving active shooters, violent extremists, barricade situations or other acts of aggressive deadly behaviours represent some of the most challenging responses to the first responder community. These

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00:34:03

Extreme Ophthalmology: Surgical Skills Making a...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/06/20

Jeremy Joseph, a consultant ophthalmic surgeon began his medical school training in 1977. He then conducted his ophthalmology training at the Royal London Hospital. He was appointed as a consultant in 1994. He then continued his post at the Central Middlesex Hospital. Mr. Joseph retired from practice in 2018 with the intention of continuing to work abroad for charities. On this episode Jeremy speaks to Pavandeep Singh to discuss the world of extreme medicine and ophthalmology. Mr. Joseph, a

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01:38:08

Bear Badger's Emergency Aeromedical Retrieval Team...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/06/13

On this episode, host Ffyon Davies speaks with Charlie Mize about his experience establishing specialty care and a prehospital critical care air retrieval program in Bhutan, as well as founding his own aviation consulting company. Charlie also discusses his expertise in emergency medicine and offers insights on providing elite care in low-resource settings. He emphasises the importance of returning to first principles to save lives and prevent morbidity, and shares examples from his own work

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00:29:44

PGHM Chamonix Rescues and Future Frontiers with...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/05/23

Join us for an exciting episode as we explore the exhilarating world of the PGHM and their remarkable rescues this season. Experience the thrill as we dive into the daring missions conducted by Pierre Muller, an Emergency Medicine Doctor and Alpinist renowned for his technical expertise. From Mont Blanc's treacherous slopes to remote corners of the globe, Pierre's life-saving operations have shaped his incredible career. But there's more! We'll tackle a crucial topic: the risks and

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00:34:13

Conquering 'The Inside Passage': Barry McKenna's Epic...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/05/16

Our guest is Dr. Barry Mckenna, part of the Forces of Nature team planning a 2,000km, unsupported kayaking expedition from Seattle to Skagway Alaska known as 'The Inside Passage', all in aid of the military charity The Not Forgotten. We discuss the medical requirements of the team members, including two bilateral above knee amputation members, one with significant abdominal injuries, one with significant head gunshot injuries, and one with PTSD. Dr. Mckenna also shares his personal

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00:44:47

The Extreme Conditions of High Altitude Medicine:...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/05/02

"Nothing is impossible if you believe in yourself, despite the difficulties you may face." Rebekka started her career as a medical technician before qualifying as a paramedic in Switzerland. After completing her Master’s degree in Mountain Emergency Medicine, she started working as a freelance flight paramedic, which led her to working as the lead critical care and flight paramedic on Denali. After working as a freelance for Air Zermatt for 3 years, she now works for them full time and is

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00:22:31

Unsupported ski to Antarctic with the Molar Explorer...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/04/25

Cat is an NHS dentist in Cornwall and a recent faculty member of World Extreme Medicine, teaching expedition dentistry. She has always had a passion for adventure and helping others and this has led her on a journey across the globe. From the jungles of Borneo to the deserts of the Gobi, the African grasslands and the mountain regions of Nepal and Patagonia, Cat has travelled extensively to provide dental care and training to remote communities. She has now set her sights on the most remote

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00:50:42

From Mountains to Medicine with Jamie Barclay

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/04/19

In this episode we explore unconventional career paths into extreme medicine. Many people in extreme medicine have led extraordinary careers – and sometimes they have even led more than one extraordinary career. Most of us in extreme medicine start out in medicine as our primary career …..and then work to combine our passion for medicine with our passion for the extreme! Jamie flipped that idea on its head, starting out as a mountaineering instructor and later qualifying as a doctor following his

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00:41:56

100 Days Underwater with Joe Dituri

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/04/12

Dr Will Duffin speaks to former Navy Diver and prolific underwater explorer and researcher Dr Joe Dituri. This episode is recorded from underwater as during Joe's 100 day under sea mission in the Jules Undersea Lodge in Florida. You can learn more about Joe's groundbreaking work here: https://drdeepsea.com/100-day-undersea-mission The following topics (amongst many others) are discussed:What it's like living in a confined tin can, why access to coffee is just as important as oxygen, and

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00:57:22

Combining an outdoors passion with a medical career...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/04/04

Eric Pirie has taken an interesting career path; starting in a non medical job, journeying through Mountain Rescue, a full time outdoors instructor and culminating in qualifying as a paramedic in his fifties. Eric joins Deb Swann to discuss how you can forge your own career pathway to combine an outdoors passion with a medical career. Eric discusses his experience of working with Mountain Rescue, the skills and experiences needed to support the teams, and how it ultimately encouraged him to qualify

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00:43:49

Belly Woman with Benjamin Black

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/03/28

Benjamin Black joins us to discuss his recent book launch of ‘Belly Woman’ a first-hand account of the impact a humanitarian crisis has on access to maternal and reproductive healthcare. Belly Woman explores the global disparity in maternity care, including safe abortion care, alongside the compounding factors of a humanitarian emergency that was the Ebola crisis. Benjamin Black is an obstetrician and gynaecologist who holds a specific interest in how to respond to the sexual and reproductive

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00:50:09

Mountain Rescue in the Alps with James Thacker

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/03/21

James Thacker is a IFMGA Mountain Guide, member of the British Association of Mountain Guides (BMG) and Mountaineering Instructor (WMCI) splitting time between Chamonix, France, and Kingussie, Scotland. James' enthusiasm for working in the mountains has taken him to Arctic Greenland, the Himalayas, the "classic north faces" of the European Alps and rock climbing around the world. For sixteen years James was actively involved with Mountain Rescue in the Peak District as a member of

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00:33:59

Paediatric consideration in Disaster Response with...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/03/14

In this particular episode, Dr. Li and Dr. Chung, two physicians specializing in paediatric emergency medicine, joins us to discuss considerations related to paediatrics during disasters. The conversation emphasises the importance of planning for such events, which includes the involvement of paediatric patients in disaster drills. The discussion also highlights the need for careful planning in regards to reuniting families, with both physicians providing key factors for successful execution. The

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00:57:00

My best case and worst moment in extreme medicine...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/03/07

In this episode, Will Duffin is joined by Ffyon Davies, a fellow extreme medic, to discuss her most memorable moments in the field. They delve into her experiences in Mountain Rescue and as an Expedition Medic on Mount Kilimanjaro, which is considered one of the most challenging roles in the field. The conversation covers a range of topics including team dynamics, leadership, casualty management, wilderness fracture management, and more. They also explore how to tackle the unique challenges of

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00:56:35

The adventure of a lifetime. Hiking the Pacific Crest...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/02/28

In this chat Becky Hartshorn discusses her successful completion of the Pacific Crest Trail. Known as the PCT, it is America’s second longest trail, stretching from Mexico to Canada through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. The route takes in many of America’s most scenic and varied terrain—from desserts to mountains to alpine plateaus. The PCT is 2,650 miles long (4,265 kilometres). Starting in Campo, a small town on the United States-Mexico border, it goes through California,

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00:39:53

The Ukraine Crisis, one year on with Mark Hannaford,...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/02/24

On the anniversary of the war in Ukraine beginning, in this session we speak with Mark Hannaford, Luca Alfatti, and Aliona Hlivco around the current logistical aid efforts, implementation, climate and anecdotal reflections in Ukraine. We also dig into the of change in the current climate from an infrastructural perspective, logistical effort and the real need on the ground from the guest’s

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00:28:57

UKISAR Nurse - Supporting the Turkey and Syria...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/02/22

In this episode Deb Swann talks to Eoin Walker about her recent deployment to Hatay, Turkey, near the border with Syria in response to the recent devastating earthquake with the UKISAR team. Deb is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner and a member of the World Extreme Medicine faculty. Deb has been a part of the UKISAR team for ten years and is the only nurse on their rescue team. In this podcast she reflects on her experience of her most physically and emotionally challenging deployment to date, and

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