
CoROM cast. Wilderness, Austere, Remote and Resource-limited Medicine. 188-How to set up an ICU in the jungle
This week, Aebhric O’Kelly is joined by Rhod Jordan and Bill Vasios as they discuss how to create an ICU in the jungle. They discuss setting up and managing a remote ICU in jungle environments, focusing on site selection, equipment, logistics, and medical considerations for field medics and responders.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Content Overview
00:41 Premise and Scenario Setup for Jungle ICU
01:33 Site Selection Criteria in Jungle Environments
02:19 Environmental Challenges: Rain, Creepy Crawlies, and Hypothermia
03:08 Privacy, Lighting, and Visibility in Remote Settings
03:53 Creating a Functional Jungle Clinic Layout
04:34 Lighting and Visibility Strategies at Night
05:31 Accessibility and Zone Planning in Field Clinics
06:09 Assessing Capacity: Multiple Patients and Beds
07:01 Monitoring Equipment: Minimum and Advanced Options
08:04 Power, Water, and Communication Logistics
08:42 Prolonged Casualty Care and Exfil Planning
09:59 Medical Supplies: Drugs, Medications, and Sterility
10:42 Camp Craft and Bushcraft Skills for Remote Medics
11:35 Wildcrafted Plants and Improvised Medicine
12:12 Communication Strategies in Dense Canopy Environments
13:08 Team Coordination and Role Assignments
14:08 Dealing with Critical Patients and Exfil Decisions
14:57 Infection Control and Hygiene in the Field
15:54 Personal and Team Safety Measures
16:39 Additional Non-Medical Gear for Remote Operations
17:16 Lighting Solutions and Bug Management at Night
18:08 Medications and Drugs for Jungle Medicine
18:45 Over-the-Counter and Emergency Medications
19:34 Special Considerations for Malaria and Vector-borne Diseases
20:04 Infection Control and Hygiene Protocols
20:56 Water Purification and Boiling Techniques
21:35 Field Sterilisation and Maintaining Sterility
22:25 Managing Glove Supplies and Hand Hygiene
23:00 Dermatology and Common Skin Conditions
23:38 Malaria Prophylaxis and Treatment Strategies
24:32 Infection Control and Personal Hygiene
25:14 Power and Charging Solutions in Remote Areas
26:04 Water Supply and Filtration Methods
26:45 Field Sterilisation and Water Boiling Techniques
27:21 Camp Craft and Bushcraft Skills for Field Survival
27:56 Wildcrafting and Medicinal Plants in the Jungle
28:47 Communication Equipment and Strategies in Dense Canopy
29:41 Team Coordination and Medical Decision-Making
30:17 Water Safety and Potable Water Management
31:05 Team Safety and Preventing Illness in the Field
32:04 Bushcraft Skills for Remote Medical Operations
32:58 Survival Skills and Improvised Medicine
33:48 Communication Tools and Emergency Signalling
34:28 Exfil Planning and Evacuation Protocols
35:14 Prolonged Casualty Care and Equipment Needs
36:01 Medical Kits and Supplies for Extended Operations
36:51 Decision-Making in Critical Situations
37:23 Non-Medical Essentials: Woobies, Tools, and Comfort Items
38:10 Maintaining Morale and Team Cohesion
38:42 Summary and Final Tips for Jungle ICU Setup
