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THE 2017 FAWMCAST with your host, T.C. Elliott and possible guest hosts. This is our call-in radio show with musical selections from FAWM participants and discussions on songwriting and all things FAWM from late January through early March 2017 during the annual February Album Writing Month challenge on http://www.fawm.org. We showcase songs and songwriters from the challenge, and discuss songwriting, timed songwriting challenges, and all the joys and perils therein.
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RED MED is a platform for healthcare professionals (HCPs) working in or aspiring to join Rescue, Expedition & Disaster Response teams, along with HCPs working in the wilderness, humanitarian or tactical spheres. On this podcast we share information, ideas and experiences, course information and connect like-minded members of the RED MED community Hosted by: Chris Gibson FAWM WP-C TP-C (Wilderness, Flight & Tactical Paramedic, SOS Medical Services, author of Rescue, Expedition & Disaster Medi ...
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Cases of dengue are increasing globally, with large-scale outbreaks across Nepal, Peru, Bangladesh, Brazil and Argentina to name a few. This epidsode provides an overview for expedition medics, humanitarians, overlanders, trip leaders, safety staff, film crews and disaster response teams, including key risks, prevention strategies, signs, symptoms,…
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Medics & Humanitarians working in, or preparing to travel to, Ukraine. We discuss the preparation, hostile environment awareness training (HEAT), the RED MED course and security tips to maximise provider safety and patient care in remote, austere and limited resource environments.By Chris Gibson
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We interview Colin Smart from TSG Associates to discuss remote medicine, operational planning, triage, hypothermia prevention and TSG's latest studies and products to support our role in rescue, expedition, disaster, wilderness and tactical medicine. Midway through Colin demonstrates TSG's new Xtract Heatsaver stretcher hypothermia management kit. …
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Which trauma/tactical course is right for me? A brief overview of the PHTLS TFR, PHTLS (civilian), Military PHTLS, TCCC-MP, CLS, TECC, TECC-LEO and RED MED courses along with the IBSC Tactical Paramedic Certification (TP-C) and Tactical Responder CertificationBy Chris Gibson
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Overview of the phases of disaster management, impacts of recent hurricane, tropical storm, and COVID-19. Response operations, international disaster response teams, preparation, deployment, Remote24 telemedicine and diagnostics system, SOS Coffee supporting medical missions during the recovery phase and the launch of the RED MED online and onsite …
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We interview Damian Rawcliffe, an experienced close protection officer, ambulance professional and CEO of Apollus Medical: we discuss the training, preparation and equipment for remote and hostile close protection operations. From embassies, deserts and oilfields, we look at medical emergency response planning, clinical governance, planning, commun…
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Overview of coordinating medical missions for underserved communities, considering epidemiology, logistics, security, risk assessment, cultural issues, terminology, point of care testing etc. Ideal for anyone planning a medical mission or considering supporting one as a volunteer.By Chris Gibson
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A dive into wilderness medical education from a didactic and kinaesthetic perspective. We discuss Ben's career, wilderness courses, the Fellowship process, his doctorate, favourite gear and some COVID-19 tips, along with future wilderness CME trips and the launch of the RED MED book.By Chris Gibson
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Experienced medic but high altitude novice? Heading to the mountains to support an expedition or rescue team? We discuss a recent mountain disaster, the root causes or the tragic deaths, the rescue effort and the impact on the rescuers, along with how to prepare for high altitude, cold weather environments.…
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