Podcast 169: Aaron Epstein on GSMSG’s Lessons Learned from Ukraine and Iraq
In this conversation, Aaron Epstein from GSMSG discusses the background and formation of GSMSG, their focus on training partners rather than providing services, and their work with military and security forces around the world. He shares lessons learned in surgical resuscitation, dealing with mass casualties, and planning for different phases of war. Aaron emphasizes the importance of tourniquet use and the need for more surgeons in combat situations. He also discusses the challenges in the training pipeline and the need for more medical training. The conversation concludes with a discussion on transportation challenges and lessons learned, as well as how to get in contact with GSMSG.
Podcast Episode 137: ANOTHER Great Medical Update from Ukraine from a CASEVAC Paramedic and 2 EM Physicians
Don’t miss another great update from Ukraine. This time Dennis talked to Kasia, Kyle and Denys who volunteered (or are currently volunteering) in Ukraine. Kasia, an emergency pre-hospital critical care expert, spent several months there, while Denys, a physician and medical course director, has…
Podcast 136: Front Line Update from a Ukrainian Combat Medic
If you haven’t listened already, here is your reminder to check out the latest episode where Dennis interviews a current Ukrainian Medic, Anri. This podcast is for those who will be deploying to the frontlines in Ukraine, those who are training the Ukrainian Defenders in combat medicine, or those just trying to wrap their heads around how a modern medic would treat a casualty in a WWI scenario with muddy trenches, juxtaposed with constant drone observation, Starlink satellite internet comms and long-range precision munitions that cause massive tissue loss.
Ukraine: Podcast Episode 101
Dennis had the honor of interviewing Dr. John Quinn who’s on the ground working Role 1 medical operations for an NGO somewhere in Ukraine. The lessons being learned by John and others during the early days of this conflict