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13: SOMSA 2016 Justin's Pharm and Ketamine Pre Conference Station Oct 12, 2016

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12: Crush Syndrome From a Prolonged Field Care Perspective Aug 23, 2016

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Crush injuries are difficult to manage in the best of circumstances. In an austere environment by a practitioner with little to no experience they can be overwhelming. In deciding which problem to address in depth first crush syndrome seemed to be a great choice. The Clinical Practice Guideline is well on it's way to being released very soon. As discussed in the podcast, our recommendations are an amalgamation of best practices adapted for our difficult environment. It is an injury that can happen anywhere to anyone and the correct initial management can make all the difference in patient outcome. Enough out of me, I'll let Doc Riesberg explain it via his talk he gave earlier this year to the Joint Trauma System Teleconference.

11: Beyond the Golden Hour Jul 30, 2016

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The following video podcast was recorded live at the JSOMTC during the July 21 2016 weekly Joint Trauma System Teleconference. Dr. Doug Powell talks about providing critical care in austere environments. He has been answering tough questions that medics have been asking the Prolonged Field Care Working Group for over 2 years as he simultaneously provided intensive care to sick patients in his ICU. He has proctored and instructed more prolonged field care and other austere medical exercises than anyone I know. He is now a Battalion Surgeon for a Special Forces Group and has a very good idea of what is required of a Special Operations Medic. All of the downloads from the talk can be found at our website: www.prolongedfieldcare.org

10: Scott Weingart on Ketamine for Prolonged Field Care Part 2 Jun 03, 2016

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In this episode Paul and Scott Weingart of EMCrit wrap up their discussion about issues with ketamine for military medics

9: Scott Weingart Interview on Ketamine for Prolonged Field Care Part 1 May 30, 2016

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In this episode Paul interviews Scott Weingart of EMCrit about issues with ketamine for military medics

8: Telemedicine - The Basics Oct 20, 2015

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Justin and Sean review the basic concepts with telemedicine. Often confused with the technology used, telemedicine, at its most basic form, is calling for remote consultation to help manage a patient.

It's a basic concept in civilian medicine, but will require a cultural shift and training to incorporate into SOF and austere medicine.

Luckily, the PFC WG, in conjunction with partners at SOCOM and the medical facilities, are jumping into the problem set to bring you the concepts and solutions to some of your operational challenges.

7: Ketamine and PFC Sep 15, 2015

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6: Opiate Analgesic Pain Control May 13, 2015

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5: Pharm episode II - MSMAID Apr 08, 2015

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4: Pharm for SOF Medics Mar 19, 2015

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In this great podcast Justin introduces the principals of pharmacology that have served him well over the years and have done far more for him than simply keeping him out of trouble. He also introduces Brad Morgans CRNA who is a wealth of knowledge and experience in not only combat and austere theaters but also in working with and relating to, SOF medics and the challenges we face. This is the first with more episodes in the series to come. So listen, download, read and understand the principals that, if heeded, can make the lives of you and your patients' safer and more comfortable. These principals should challenge you and spur you along to learn more about the drugs in the magic, locked narc box and the effects they will have on your patient. If you have questions or comments add them to the comments section of this post at www.prolongedfieldcare.org

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