In the fourth installation of the TAMAR Rescue another PJ discusses the medical care in more detail provided for the two patients. PJs from around the Nation are supporting Rescue Ops in Texas as this is aired. Think of and pray for all the victims and responders. http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/li-national-guard-members-deployed-to-help-harvey-rescue-missions-1.14097670
In the third installation of the TAMAR rescue, after infil and ship boarding are complete, Jordan gives an overview of the medical care including the complicated surgical airway.
In part 2 Jordan discusses parachute insertion, marine surface operations, ship boarding and linking up with the Captain and crew. Look for the PJNY recert courses in SEP, NOV and FEB. Hosted by the 103rd RQS and NORTHWELL Health System. We have increased our PFC lanes (extended care) since lessons learned on this mish.
Finally- NY PJ Jordan discusses Mission development and MSN planning for this mission in April. This is the first of several in depth discussions of this highly complex and dynamic night jump into the Atlantic for two burn critical patients.
A Florida SWAT medic reports on a recent shooting he responded to, the care he provided and lessons learned TECC is tactical emergency medical care, the Civilian/ Law Enforcement version of TCCC.
The PJ Foundation is working hard to support the needs of Active and Prior PJs who need help for TBI and PTSD and everything in between. Chief discusses how the Foundation came into being, its mission, next steps and how important it is for all PJs, CROs and SERE Specialists to support. We need you …
92. IMPORTANT- The PJ FOUNDATION with Chief (Ret) Jones Read More »
Lee discusses the Patrick ocean jump mission, extra bundles for med gear, providing care in the X in a raft, transferring to the zodiac and subsequent ship boarding. They were later hoisted out by their 60s. He reviews the prolonged care provided. Lets think about adding saran wrap back in the kits for maritime missions …
91. The Patrick Jump Mission for a Sailor with burns Read More »
SW reviews the key points from the Pararescue Medical Operations Advisory Board. These include the way forward for HPO, issues of currency vs. readiness vs. proficiency. The importance of specialized Burn training, with opportunities in Washington and NYC. Affecting the med training and culture on the team by integrating POI care, tactical field care and …
90. Highlights of the PJ MOAB June 2017 with SW. Read More »
Dr. Reggie Ohara returns to discuss recovery tips after missions and training based on his knowledge as a PhD physiologist, prior operator and current ultra runner. Nutrition and timing, contrast water therapy, cold wraps, inexpensive and low tech options to massage and more are reviewed in light of what the literature says and what works. …
89. Recovery Tips for Operators after Missions and Training. Read More »
Doc Brager discusses sleep resiliency, prepping for overnight and multi night selection and mission objectives and some more relevant science impacting the operational side of sleep. This is an excellent discussion where research and science meet OPS. Pararescuefoundation.org
