My best case and worst moment in extreme medicine with Dr Ffyon Davies

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 expedition medical care such as preventing water from freezing at high altitudes and managing a spread-out group. Other important aspects discussed include understanding one's limits, vulnerability modeling, the significance of having a trusted colleague to confide in, and coping when one is struggling at altitude while others in the group need treatment. The episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for anyone interested in extreme medicine.

About Ffyon:

Ffyon is an ED Registrar based in North Wales. Usually found either outdoors, at work or both, she is currently a clinical fellow in ED, ICU and PHEM (working with EMRTS Air Ambulance) at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. She is an 'FY5', taking a slightly circuitous route to qualifying in Emergency Medicine via the CESR pathway, taking time out wherever possible to do what she loves undertaking expedition medicine roles which have included working as chief medical officer on worked as chief medical officer on board Tall Ship Pelican of London, sailing from Germany to Tenerife, and as a trail medic supporting ultramarathons in Wales and the Azores islands.

When she's not working, she's out playing in the mountains hiking, running, climbing and kayaking, usually accompanied by her trusty welsh collie Foxy. She also volunteers with her local mountain rescue team, North East Wales Search and Rescue. She has completed her Mountain leader training and is also a qualified Elementary Paragliding Pilot.