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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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00:37:27

Navigating the High Seas: Medical Challenges and...

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2023/11/03

Welcome back to the World Extreme Medicine Podcast! In today's episode, this time, we dive into the world of composed sailing medicine with our special guest, Dr. Jamie Jordan. Jamie is an experienced adventurer with vast knowledge in remote and austere settings. He is no stranger to the challenges of providing medical care while sailing in the vast oceans. Join us as we delve into Jamie's remarkable experiences sailing across the Atlantic three times and spending three months in the

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00:35:29

Remote Realities: Tales of Treating Patients in the...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/10/24

Welcome back to the World Extreme Medicine podcast, where we delve into fascinating and sometimes unexpected stories from the world of expedition medicine. In today's episode, we join host Ffyon Davies as she takes us on a journey to the Himalayas, where a team of doctors finds themselves facing unique challenges and making life-saving decisions in a high-altitude, low-resource setting. From treating common colds to unexpected cases like a yak herder's rectal wound, our medical

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00:49:09

Remote Healthcare Experiences: From Mali to the...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/10/17

In this episode, we speak to our new World Extreme Medicine host Marcus Stevens. Marcus is a GP with a longstanding interest in expedition and remote medicine and years of experience working in a variety of resource poor settings. Whilst at medical school he was President of the Oxford Wilderness Medicine Society and in his final year completed his elective with Simien Mountains Mobile Medical Service in Ethiopia’s remote Simien Mountains, a charity for which he now serves as Vice President. In

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00:48:27

Everest 2023: The Season of Death with Benjamin Alba...

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2023/10/12

Welcome to part two of the conversation between Dr. Ffyon Davies, and Dr. Benjamin Alba. Ben has gone on to be the doctor for an Everest Base Camp trek and has just finished a season as one of the Everest Base Camp doctors. Following his experiences at Everest Base Camp, he was inspired to write an open essay entitled 'Everest 2023: The Season of Death,' highlighting some of the misconceptions and challenges on Everest. By the end of the season, there had been 12 confirmed deaths, with 5

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00:49:00

Everest 2023: The Season of Death with Benjamin Alba

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/10/10

Welcome to the World Extreme Medicine Podcast. Our host, Dr. Ffyon Davies, an emergency medicine and expedition doctor, speaks with Dr. Benjamin Alba. Ben has gone on to be the doctor for an Everest Base Camp trek and has just finished a season as one of the Everest Base Camp doctors. Following his experiences at Everest Base Camp, he was inspired to write an open essay entitled 'Everest 2023: The Season of Death,' highlighting some of the misconceptions and challenges on Everest. By the end

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00:45:47

Combat Civilian - in conversation with Gilbert...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/10/03

From the jungles of Cambodia during the final days of the Khmer Rouge in 1979 to the chaos of Baghdad in 2016, Combat Civilian is the powerful story of the response to human catastrophe over four decades. Turning his back on the convention of a comfortable career in a family business, Gilbert Greenall has quietly dedicated the last four decades of his life to helping others through forty humanitarian aid missions and the delivery of British emergency assistance in eighteen conflicts. He charts the

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00:51:48

From X to Excellence with Dan Dworkis

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/09/26

Welcome to the World Extreme Medicine podcast. In today's conversation, we'll tackle a complex question: How do we define excellence in emergency care? We'll explore the idea that true excellence isn't just avoiding mistakes - it's actively balancing safety and proficiency. We'll look at how individuals and teams evolve in crisis situations, becoming more excellent versions of themselves. And we'll address the unique challenges of cultivating excellence among

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00:38:25

The Libyan Floods with Mohamed Abu Breeg

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/09/20

In this episode, we will hear from Mohamed Abu Breeg about the recent flooding in and around the Libyan coastal city of Derna. In the early hours of Sept. 11, residents of Derna woke up to loud explosions before floodwaters swept through the Mediterranean city. This was due to heavy rain fall and the breeching of two dams releasing 3 million cubic litres of water. This wall of water was up to two stories high and swept entire neighbourhoods out to sea. The deluge proved deadly for thousands in just

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00:33:05

Surviving Hostile Environments: Inside the High...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/09/19

Welcome back to the World Extreme Medicine podcast. Today we have a fascinating conversation with Scott King, a highly experienced paramedic and instructor. He has trained individuals in hostile environments around the world with NGOs and militaries. We delve into the challenges of preparing teams for these demanding conditions. Scott shares insights on effective training approaches, drawing on his vast experience. He highlights tailoring the training to the audience, incorporating high realism

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00:18:43

Penthrox in the expedition environment with Will Duffin

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/09/15

In this episode we will look at the benefit and utility of Methoxyflurane, more commonly known as Penthrox. Penthrox is a volatile, self-administered inhalation analgesic indicated for short-term pain relief. Penthrox is a portable, lightweight, non-invasive inhaler for self-administration of the Methoxyflurane vapor. The Methoxyflurane vapour provides analgesia when inhaled at low concentrations. At analgesic therapeutic doses, pain relief can reduce and mitigate even severe pain yet has a short

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01:12:00

Evolving Military Medicine - beyond TCCC Preparing...

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2023/09/12

We speak to some of the most extreme medics in some of the world's most remote locations, due to this there can sometimes be an issue with sound quality, so there are a few quality dips in this episode, but we felt it was an important conversation to share. Welcome back to the podcast that explores the exhilarating world of extreme medicine. In today's episode, we delve into the impact of PTSD and PTSI on individuals in high-stress professions like the military. Boxxy shares personal

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01:16:05

Reflections of an Expedition Medic: The Power of...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/09/05

On this episode, our guest Klara Weaver talks about Wedel seals farting in her face in Antarctica, peeing in a Nalgene in the middle of the night (and the need to practice in the shower), sexism in expedition medicine, the role of social media in expedition medicine self promotion and keeping it grounded, the importance of ‘mentally’ unpacking after expedition, shout out to our supportive family friends and partners who put up with us! And her love affair with grass post Antarctica. We also

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01:12:05

Hawaii Fire Disaster: Responding to the Front...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/08/24

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Shawn Rowland, a Hawaiian physician who stepped onto the frontlines of the intense Lahaina fire disaster. Dr. Rowland, a board-certified Family Medicine physician and the founder of Jase Medical, brings a unique perspective to the challenges of disaster response. With a background that spans rural and critical access hospitals, as well as international medical work in Mexico and across the United States, Dr. Rowland's experiences are both diverse and

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00:41:38

Rabies Risk in African Wild Dogs: Examining...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/08/22

On this episode, join host Eoin Walker as he sits down with Jim Bond, an experienced consultant in travel and exhibition medicine, to discuss the critical decline of the African wild dog population across Africa. Jim shares his extensive knowledge and passion for one health, particularly in the context of the rabies risk reduction scheme. Together, they explore the various threats facing the African wild dogs, from persecution and poaching to diseases and habitat loss. They delve into the importance

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01:26:41

From Ski Patrol to Coroner: The Diverse Journey and a...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/08/15

In this episode we have a fascinating conversation, we have an incredible interview with a true renaissance man, Emil Sante. With an impressive background as a paramedic, ski patroller, search and rescue member, and even a coroner, Emil has truly seen it all. From his adventures on treacherous mountainsides to the solemn duties of unravelling the mysteries of death, Emil's stories will leave you on the edge of your seat. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be captivated by the remarkable tales of

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00:38:14

Recognising and Managing Heatstroke in a Wilderness...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/08/14

Today we have a topical special on heat stroke, following the record-breaking temperatures across Europe recently peaking at 44 degrees Celsius! Heat stroke is one of the truly terrifying environmental emergencies, with a mortality rate approaching a staggering 33% (when associated with hypotension). Not only does it have an extremely high mortality rate – but also leaves many patients with significant functional impairment with around 1 in 3 having moderate to severe functional impairment at

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00:53:38

Kilimanjaro Diaries Part Two with Ffyon Davies &...

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/08/08

Welcome to part two of Kilimanjaro Diaries! Ffyon Davies was invited to support a charity trek up Mount Kilimanjaro as the medic last year, alongside Francis Screech. Their first-time ascent of the tallest freestanding mountain in the world was both thrilling and nerve-wracking for her. Although she had prior experience climbing Mont Blanc, Kilimanjaro presented new challenges with its extreme altitude. In this episode, Ffyon and a fellow medic reflect on their adventure to the top by listening to

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00:56:26

Kilimanjaro Diaries with Ffyon Davies & Francis Screech

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/08/01

Welcome, to Kilimanjaro Diaries... Part one! Ffyon Davies was invited to support a charity trek up Mount Kilimanjaro as the medic last year, alongside Francis Screech. Their first-time ascent of the tallest freestanding mountain in the world was both thrilling and nerve-wracking for her. Although she had prior experience climbing Mont Blanc, Kilimanjaro presented new challenges with its extreme altitude. In this episode, Ffyon and a fellow medic reflect on their adventure to the top by listening

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00:46:38

Ten Second Triage with Claire Park

World Extreme Medicine Podcast ·

2023/07/27

In this session Eoin speaks with Claire Park on a new primary triage tool developed by Claire and a research team. It has been accepted and agreed by NHS England for use by all UK ambulance services and prospectively by National Police and Fire Services. It has also been adopted by the UK MOD to roll out across all UK military personnel internationally. Claire Park is a Consultant in Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine for London HEMS, and Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine at Kings College

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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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