Prolonged Field Care Podcast20 Elo 2025

SOMSA '25 - Ridge Healer Lessons Learned

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, the speaker discusses the Ridge Healer exercise, a tactical training program designed for small surgical and resuscitation teams operating in unconventional warfare environments. The conversation covers various aspects of the exercise, including operational challenges, team dynamics, communication strategies, patient care during transport, and the importance of adapting to non-battle injuries. The speaker emphasizes the need for effective decision-making, cross-training, and cultural awareness in high-stress medical situations.

Takeaways

Ridge Healer is a tactical training program for small teams.

Decision-making is crucial in the IW environment.

Surgeons should not be team leaders during operations.

Communication should be clear and concise to reduce cognitive load.

Medivac should focus on improving patient condition, not just transport.

Hypothermia management is critical in cold environments.

Non-battle injuries are common and require attention.

Post-operative care is essential for patient recovery.

Cultural awareness is important in military operations.

Rehearsing procedures is vital for effective execution.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ridge Healer Exercise

00:52 Understanding the Ridge Healer Program

02:16 Operational Challenges in IW Environment

04:08 Team Dynamics and Roles

06:29 Communication and Decision-Making

10:17 Patient Care During Transport

12:48 Managing Hypothermia and Patient Comfort

15:26 Adapting to Non-Battle Injuries

16:52 Post-Operative Care and Monitoring

19:12 Basic Soldiering Skills and Cultural Awareness

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