Standard Prolonged Field Care Training Curriculum Crowdsource Project
It has been our experience that high quality prolonged field care training takes time, resources and expertise by dedicated trainers well versed and experienced in critical care concepts. That being said we also believe that there are fundamental principles which can help
New JTS AAR Submission Forms for Data Collection Trauma Registry
These singular stories are called anecdotes and while powerful and personal do not represent similar patient outcomes even in similar situations. They are not science. They do not take into account the vast number of variables that were present in that particular situation. Often these stories can mislead and misinform medical practice by inexperienced medics and practitioners due to that powerful personal experience clouding that person’s own judgment. Experienced providers will take the sum of their experiences and add the most current and applicable science to make the most informed decision possible.
Podcast 23: Clinical Practice Guidelines for the SOF Medic
While at the 2017 Remote Damage Control Resuscitation(RDCR) conference put on by the Tactical Hemostasis, Oxygenation and Resuscitation(THOR) network in Norway, Sean took the time to corner Dr. Shackleford to get her thoughts on the Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guidelines. Be sure to check out the new JTS Facebook, LinkedIn Pages, Instagram and Twitter feeds and YouTube Channel for more updates.
Foley in the Aidbag??? Open Mic Post
Here is an issue that has come up more than once over the past year. It sparked good discussion with some great points that we will attempt to repopulate in the comment section:
CALL FOR CASES!
The U.S. Institute Of Surgical Research Joint Trauma Service and PFC Working Group need your help: The JTS is working to conduct a retrospective case review relating to PFC in order to conduct an aggregate analysis. We are currently collecting as many cases as…
Telemedicine Issues
Who should medics call for help while managing a critical patient for prolonged periods of time? Different aspects of this have been discussed via different forums such as the SOMSA lunchtime working sessions and email chain. We are posting it here in order to reach…
Recommended Research?
What research would help Medics on the ground provide better care to sick patients in an austere, environment today? Has anyone ever told you any dogma that you hear but question and can’t find studies for such as; less than 8 intubate, trendelenberg position for hypovolemic…
Measure of Resuscitation
What measurement or technology, knowing BP measures aren’t always best, and mental status and peripheral pulses aren’t reliable, would be reasonable to field medics as a measure of resuscitation? Would a cost-efficient field lactate monitor be worthwhile?
Topics for Prolonged Field Care Training wanted
Here is a message from one of our brothers serving in Germany. I copy and pasted verbatim so that you don’t miss any nuances. My thoughts will be pasted as a new comment after the post to get some discussion going. Please speak up…