Prolonged Field Care Podcast

In this podcast episode, Dr. DeMello discusses the management of burns in a pre-hospital setting. He emphasizes the importance of following the MARCH approach and not letting the burn distract from ot...

9 Aug 202442min

In this episode, Dennis and Alex discuss the importance of reading research papers and critically analyzing their applicability to the operational environment. They review a paper on the role of red b...

5 Aug 20241h

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Colonel Stacey Shackelford discusses abdominal trauma and exsanguinating hemorrhage. He highlights the findings from studies on casualties who died before reaching ...

2 Aug 202438min

The conversation revolves around the topic of ether and its use in surgery. Mike and Brad, both medical professionals, discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using ether as an anesthetic. They highligh...

29 Jul 202445min

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Jamie discuss the importance of tourniquet conversion in the context of combat medicine. They explain the difference between tourniquet conversion and to...

26 Jul 202448min

In this podcast episode, Dennis interviews Tom Avery, a surgeon who worked in Myanmar with the Free Burma Rangers. Tom shares his experience providing critical care in a war-torn area and the challeng...

22 Jul 202448min

In this podcast episode, Dennis and Brad discuss the use of fentanyl as an opioid analgesic. They explore the history and development of fentanyl, its pharmacological properties, and its advantages ov...

19 Jul 202448min

In this part of the conversation, Dennis and Andy discuss common health issues and injuries that can occur in the jungle. They specifically focus on heat illnesses, musculoskeletal conditions, dermato...

15 Jul 202446min