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
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 …
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 »
