SCCM Resource Library-SCCM to Lead Ultrasound Training in Ukraine

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The "Critical Connections" report from Winter 2023 highlights the efforts by healthcare professionals to provide medical support and training in conflict zones, notably Ukraine, during its ongoing war with Russia. José L. Díaz-Gómez, MD, leads a Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) initiative to enhance Ukrainian clinicians' skills using donated ultrasound equipment, supported by a $750,000 grant from Direct Relief. SCCM will distribute 80 handheld ultrasound units and train approximately 130 Ukrainian healthcare professionals in person, with learning materials translated into Ukrainian to maximize understanding and reach.<br /><br />Jarone Lee, MD, co-founded Health Tech Without Borders (HTWB) to provide telehealth support during crises, emphasizing a need for basic communication platforms over high-tech solutions. HTWB has conducted over 62,000 telemedicine consultations for Ukrainian patients and developed peer-to-peer educational lectures to address wartime medical needs.<br /><br />In addition to ultrasound training, HTWB, with partners like Microsoft, aims to improve digital support tools for clinicians. The organization has expanded its aid to various global regions, reflecting ongoing needs beyond the Ukraine conflict.<br /><br />Drs. Stevens and Kerr, former Navy captains with combat medical experience, volunteered in Ukraine, sharing knowledge on combat casualty care, emphasizing the need for systemic healthcare reforms. Despite challenges, they continue to support educational advancements in Ukraine, advocating for sustained international support.<br /><br />Overall, the report underscores SCCM's role in delivering critical training and resources to improve healthcare outcomes in crisis situations, with a focus on sustainable educational initiatives to empower local healthcare professionals.

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Professional Development and Education, Procedures, 2023, 0:15:25

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"This article was first published in the Winter 2023 issue of Critical Connections.

The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) launched a mission to support hospitals and health systems impacted by the war in Ukraine. The mission is designed to improve the medical knowledge, confidence, and skill levels of Ukrainian clinicians using ultrasound equipment to save patients’ lives. SCCM members have stepped up to assist SCCM's mission in their own ways.

Critical Connections, the critical care industry's only magazine, provides information on cutting-edge topics in critical care useful to the entire multiprofessional team."

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Content Type Article

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Area Procedures

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Associate

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Healthcare Delivery

Tag Medical Education

Tag Ultrasound

Year 2023

Keywords

Critical Connections

healthcare professionals

conflict zones

Ukraine

ultrasound training

telehealth support

Health Tech Without Borders

combat casualty care

international support

sustainable education

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