51. Two PJs discuss lessons learned from OEF.
Two PJs with over 200 combat missions in OEF discuss lessons learned. This is a must listen to podcast for new and aspiring PJs. Red Leader- come in!
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#50. PJ on Denali 2016
Supporting the National Park Service on Denali during the spring climbing season is a great experience and can lead to good training. You can set this up trough the 212th. In this podcast one of our PJs discusses his 2016 patrol and a series of cases including a helo exfil. Enjoy hearing about the missions …
49. Part 2 with Doc Chung- Burn Care
In part 2 Doc Chung discusses ventilator issues, wound care and escharotomy, special circumstances including chemical, electric and steam injuries. NOTE: a lot of information relevant to our mission such as a maritime response, where we get to the patient 24-48 hours after injury, where there is no real guidance, is discussed and revised.
48. Update on burn care with Doc Chung- Army Burn ICU Doc
In light of last week’s Moody jump mission in the Atlantic, we are doing a more in-depth discussion on burns. Burns are one of the top three injuries that teams perform maritime rescue for. Doc Chung also served as a telecon consultant for our ROC Doc. In Part 1 of 2 with Doc (LTC) Chung, …
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47. Steroids and performance enhancement: the facts as they are known.
Army O-6 and new friend of Pararescue gave a great talk at SOMA ’16. Col G discusses the history of anabolic androgenic steroid use and criminalization, benefits, risks and paucity of data. They are ILLEGAL- do not use them. There are also adverse cognitive effects incompatible with elite operations. These are the personal views of …
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46. The Best Bleeding and Shock Talk ever- Doc Cap!
Doc Cap is an Army hematologist and reviews bleeding, clotting and shock for the Operational PJ, Medic , Corpsman in the best discussion I have heard on it, emphasizing the latest research, history of our approach, and important comments on TXA.
45. Conversation with a PJ’s wife, and PTSD
Jen discusses her experience as a PJ spouse for 2 decades and going through the gradual onset of PTSD with her husband and subsequent treatment. This is a must hear podcast for all operators and their spouses/partners.
44. 212th Chief & Femur Fracture mish
Bear discusses a recent Alaska mission involving a remote snow machiner, bad weather and a painful injury. Mission planning, overland travel in snow, winter survival equipment and the role of KTDs are discussed.
43. PJ Med Equipment Intlel- The WRM package.
The PJ Medical Programs manager discusses the WRM package, recent changes to the CSAR ruck and equipment list.
#42 lessons learned – from spin up and NJ EMS task force 2016 meeting
Review of lessons learned on spin up including extended care and MCI, as well as a notes from the NJ EMS task force meeting.