Dr. Laureen Hill is the Chair of Anesthesiology at Emory university. In the second discussion with her we focus on: 1. Surpa-glottic airways 2. Role of paralytics beyond sedation 3. Video assisted larygoscopy 4. Aspiration pneumonia as a complication of intubating without a paralytic This discussion was really good, easy to follow, with great points. […]
87. Great airway discussion with Dr Hill- part 2. Read More »
Dr Allison Brager is a US Army neuroscientist and crossfire athlete. In this first discussion with her she explains why sleep really is important from a scientific perspective that is easy to understand, and the “why’s” of sleep habits as well as effects of sleeping/ NO GO pills. Donate to the Pararescue Foundation!!!! Check out
86. Doc Brager discusses the science behind sleep and recovery Read More »
ALERT- reminder of changes to handbook from DEC 2016 MOAB: 1. Change in needle D. site to only 5th ICS Mid Axillary Line. 2. Addition of combat dose of ketamine for sedation.3. Administer TXA by slow IV push over 2-3 minutes giving a cc at a time.4.Discontinue training upper extremity and thigh fasciotomies, only leg (tip-fib) will
85. ALERT-handbook changes and other intel. Read More »
Doc Powell is an SF Group Surgeon and Army Intensivist (intensive care specialist). he discusses the basic science and practical aspects of what shock is “beyond hypoerfusion of tissues”. The science of shock is complex and multifactorial. Doc Powell explains the concepts of tissue damage and the systemic inflammatory response. For those of you who
84. A discussion about SHOCK with Doc Powell- Army SF Group Surgeon. Read More »
The most frequent book I recommend is the TALENT CODE by Daniel Coyle. He studied how world class performers come to be and discussed the neuroscience behind it. This book was recommended to me by a former BUDS Commander and is part of the foundation of how I perform operational medical training. I encourage anyone
83. Lessons from the TALENT CODE- the neuroscience of adult learning and mastery Read More »
Chief Atkins is a great PJ who has codified his lessons learned as a Leader in our career field. After discussing these on a walk around Lake Tahoe last month while training, I thought it would be great to have his share his thoughts on leadership. His four key principles include 1. work ethic, 2.
82. Chief Atkins talks about lessons learned in Leadership Read More »
Our Orthopedic Surgeon and 212th FLIGHT DOC discusses hip and knee injuries common to operators. He also discusses standard and emerging treatments and operations for these injuries, return to duty concepts, and time courses for healing. Support the Pararescue Foundation- PLEASE! TTWD-TOML
81. Part two with Doc Paynter, hip and knee injuries in Operators Read More »
Maj Erin Jenkins is an AF aerospace and exercise physiologist. In this episode she discusses the negative impact of fatigue and fatigue mitigation strategies. She covers the issues of mental and physical fatigue, sleep physiology and tips, and the problems with the lights from your computers and cell phones at night. Support the pararescue foundation!
80. An introduction to the operational impact of Fatigue Read More »
Dr. Laureen Hill is the Chair of Anesthesiology at Emory University. In this episode, she discusses controversies regarding intubation, particularly in the pre-hospital setting, the supreme importance of bagging properly, and other lessons learned during decades of training medical providers how to intubate. Please go to PararescueFoundation.org and make a donation.
79. Dr. Hill discusses controversies and issues on airway management. Read More »
In part 2 of our discussion with Bill, he discusses his experience in the Khobar Towers bombing, and the PJs who survived it and then helped organize and manage the CCP for hundreds. Get Bill’s two books on PJs- Guardian ANGEL and the novel TRICKLOCK, on Amazon or elsewhere where books are sold. Support your
78. Bill Sine part 2. Khobar Towers & MCI lessons learned. Read More »
