SCCM Resource Library-SCCM Global Health Outreach

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The presentation discussed various global health initiatives and challenges in resource-limited settings, emphasizing the experiences from humanitarian missions and professional exchanges. Initially, lessons from a mission in Ukraine were shared, highlighting the cultural understanding and collaboration needed. The speaker emphasized the improvement in humanitarian efforts and identified business opportunities related to ultrasound technology.<br /><br />Dr. John Sampson from Johns Hopkins spoke about the AIRS program, highlighting oxygen access constraints in West African countries, emphasizing infrastructure development, sustainable energy solutions, and collaborations necessary for oxygen generation in hospitals.<br /><br />Anna Crawford from Stanford University discussed the importance of bi-directional global health exchanges, advocating for professional equity and exchange programs as a means to enhance critical care knowledge globally, criticizing past unidirectional approaches in global health missions.<br /><br />Lastly, Dr. Winnie Alcey shared her experience in establishing pediatric critical care in Haiti, focusing on remote training during the pandemic. The platform she developed expanded to involve multiple countries, showcasing the power of global collaboration in resource-constrained settings and how digital methods can lessen the burden on local healthcare systems while improving skills and outcomes through global partnerships.

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One-Hour Concurrent Session | SCCM Global Health Outreach

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Content Type Presentation

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Year 2024

Keywords

global health initiatives

resource-limited settings

humanitarian missions

ultrasound technology

oxygen access

bi-directional exchanges

critical care knowledge

remote training

global collaboration

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