248: FAST U with Oksana
This conversation explores the advancements in point-of-care ultrasound for combat abdominal trauma, particularly in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine. The speaker discusses the limitations of traditional ultrasound protocols and introduces innovative approaches to enhance diagnostic …
239: End of Life Care with JR Pickett
The conversation delves into the complexities of end of life care in combat settings, emphasizing the need for palliative care discussions among military medical personnel. It highlights the challenges faced in recognizing non-survivable injuries, the decision-making process in …
238: Bad Day in Ukraine
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Kateryna discuss the complexities of trauma care in Ukraine, focusing on a specific case study involving a soldier injured by a drone explosion. They explore the challenges faced in …
237: Finger Thoracostomy with Ethan Miles
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Ethan discuss the complexities of managing chest trauma in pre-hospital settings, focusing on the controversial topic of finger thoracostomy versus needle decompression. They explore the challenges of existing protocols, …
236: Hemostatic Agents
In this podcast episode, Dennis and Michael discuss the critical role of hemostatic agents in hemorrhage control. Michael, a clinical education manager at Cellox Medical, shares his extensive experience as a Navy corpsman and firefighter, emphasizing the importance …
231: Emergence Reactions with Kevin
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Kevin discuss the intricacies of waking patients after sedation, focusing on procedural sedation techniques, managing emergence delirium, and the challenges of airway management. They share insights from real-world experiences, …