264. Recent Moffet mission
PJ Jon discusses the mission, stroke and it relevance to sTBI management. THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE
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263. Dr Perusini Part 2
This discussion represents an excellent primer into how ketamine and fentanyl are interacting with the brain. Thanks to Dr Perusine and for her work at neurovationlabs.com
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262. Important PTSD rewearch
Dr Jen Perusini explains her discovery with the labs she has worked at on some of the basic brain biochemistry of PTSD. She discusses basic science research establishing localization of increase in distinct pathways in the fear center of the brain, the amygdala. I am posting this unusual basic science discussion because Dr Persuini explains
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Air Force Special Warfare updates entrance standards with new PAST test
The Air Force has updated the PT test entrance standards for enlisted Special Warfare candidates earlier this year. The new standards are outlined in the Physical Abilities and Stamina Test, often referred to as the PAST test. The test has updated both applicant categories and physical standards. Candidate Breakdown Candidate categories on the new PAST
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261. Contracting opportunity in Antartica
Chris discusses providing extremely remote medical support in up to 80-100 degrees below zero. Med planning, Evac, etc. The program is through the University of Texas Medical Branch and the Center for Polar Medical Operations. They support the National Science Foundation. Note- Chris is not officially representing the Univ of Texas or in any other
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260. Long Range Ocean Rescue
USAF Pararescuemen (PJs) perform daring and unique rescues. Among the most unique are long range (>300 miles) ocean rescue missions accomplished by parachute insertion or helicopter using aerial refueling. Learn about the infil and med details of these missions. This podcast is based on the article we published in the Journal of Special Operations Medicine.
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259. Alaska Mish last week
Last week the 212th responded to a hunter who fell 100 feet down a slope and experienced significant skeletal trauma. Dan reviews the technical and sometimes heinous rescue in unforgiving terrain during a windy, freezing rainstorm. Pearls- 1. To help dial in a diagnosis of sTBI- can the patient follow commands? 2- Med care in
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257. Quickie
Mt Sinai Icahn School of Medicine Flex Program Hofstra Zucker School of Medicine Direct admissions for SOF, no MCAT if qualified Intro to 23.4 hypertonic saline for brain herniation in the field Teaser on MCI research THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE
256. Moffet Jump Msn
A sailor fell ~35 feet on a ship in the Pacific- way out. Jump mission, 48 hrs PFC for spine, pelvis and extremity trauma, helo hoist off with multiple ARs. Stay tuned for the 212th high angle mish coming up… THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE
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