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184: Expectant Casualty Care Discussion Recorded Live from SOMA 2024

In this episode we discuss the controversial topics of expectant care and end-of-life care in a role one setting. The panel of experienced medics and docs share their personal experiences and concerns regarding training and implementation of these types of care. We highlight the need for clear guidance and training for medics and corpsmen to make difficult decisions in the field. The panel also discusses the potential obstacles and unintended consequences of implementing clinical practice guidelines for expectant and end-of-life care. The conversation focuses on the need for guidance and training in making difficult medical decisions on the battlefield, particularly in the context of end-of-life care. The speakers discuss the importance of identifying patients who would most benefit from direct care and the potential moral injury that can occur when undertrained individuals are put in positions of medical directorship. They also explore the challenges of decision-making in mass casualty situations and the need for clear guidelines and policies. The conversation emphasizes the importance of having conversations about death and dying early in training and the need for realistic expectations and shared decision-making. To hear more of these talks recorded at SOMA become a SOMA member and check out their recorded content from past events. Special Operations Medical Association: Home (specialoperationsmedicine.org)