DD discusses the topics covered at the FEB 2019 TCCC meeting. They include the DOD TCCC mandate, advanced resuscitative care, blood, the IT clamp for head and neck wounds, and more. Stay tuned for the ARC ( advanced resuscitative care) summary and TCCC slides which will be on PJMED.com
162. TCCC Meeting Highlights FEB 2019 Read More »
Some operators have a smooth transition into civilian life and sometimes there are challenges. These challenges can be financial, personal and the loss of meaning and purpose. In this episode, a recently retired combat rescue officer discusses what you can do to set yourself up for success after a career of service. Thanks to everyone
Nellis PJs performed a distant open ocean rescue to a ship with a sailor who had an unusual infection and required urgent surgical debridement. Listen to this debrief between the PJs and the Flight Doc and get SA on severe soft tissue infection at sea.
160. Ocean rescue-The Narissa Read More »
Capt McNab was a 68W with combat deployments as an Army Medic. His life turned to being a mental health professional. He is now a Social Worker at Moody for the 38th RQS. We first saw Capt McNab at the MOAB and he gave a great brief. In the first of several discussions with Capt
159. Optimizing communication skills Read More »
This is the final installment of a meaningful discussion between the AF Trauma Consultant and PJ Med Director while they were in those positions during OEF. It is a starp and meaningful discussion.
158 Part 3 of discussion with Col Dorlac Read More »
Doc Dorlac discusses his perspective on a career of Deployments as a Trauma Surgeon and Trauma Leader in theater through OEF and OIF. He breaks down the rewards and challenges of treating our warriors, and his interactions with combat medics and PJs.
156. Col Dorlac Part 1 Read More »
Quickie- 1. We review care under fire, simplifying training to SHOOT MOVE TOURNIQUET. 2. Preparing for the worst for a training mishap. They happen all the time and can be catastrophic. Mitigate risk by having the whole team put all phone numbers for home station and TDYs in their phones. Closest emergency room, level 1
154. Quickie- care under fire, documentation, med plans for training Read More »
Required listening for PJ Med Paramedic recertification. Thyroid, diabetic and adrenal emergencies discussed. Thanks to Doc Simon! PJ Foundation (PJF) winter retreat coming up. Please send a check to the PJF!
154. Endocrine Emergencies Read More »
