SOMA MSIW Podcast #3 & Free E-Book: A Practical Guide to Prolonged Field Care with Missy Givens and Paul
In this episode of the Medical Support to Irregular Warfare podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of Missy Givens’ new book, ‘A Lay Person’s Guide for Prolonged Casualty Care.’ The conversation covers the necessity of the book, its …
252: Prolonged Tourniquet Conversion with Dr. John Holcomb
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Dr. John Holcomb discuss a study on ischemia reperfusion injury related to prolonged tourniquet use in combat settings. They explore the rationale behind the study, the criteria for patient …
PFC Basics: Documentation-Chart then Trend
The primary reason for the development of the PFC documentation is to enable the medic to more effectively and more efficiently take care of a patient beyond anticipated timelines. When we designed the PFC flowsheet, we wanted a single document that a medic could laminate and stick in the back of their aidbag, hopefully, without ever having to pull it out except for in training. Ideally, every patient would receive a quick evacuation and the medic would only have to do good TCCC. Since we know that this is not the case, the PFC documentation was custom built to enable anyone, regardless of level of training and proficiency, to help improve what they were already doing. Non-Medics, Resuscitation teams, Medics, it doesn’t matter. When technology fails, and it will, we think that having a dedicated, analog record of treatment can help reduce the cognitive burden faced by a small team who is most likely tired, and overwhelmed. The integrated checklists and visual reminders should act as cues to action.
Podcast Episode 28: Critical Skills for Prolonged Field Care Providers
Training materials were the number 1 most requested item from our SOMSA AAR. We have put out other training recommendations in the past but wanted to also highlight some important skills that will help you identify gaps in your PFC training program, plan future training and measure progress.