Prolonged Field Care Podcast

PFC Podcast: Setting Up a Walking Blood Bank: From Talking to Transfusion

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever said “We’ll just set up a walking blood bank when we need it,” this episode will make you rethink everything. Dennis and Andrew...

PFC Podcast 275: Mastering Pelvic Fracture Management

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis is joined by Dr. Brigham Au — 10-year orthopedic trauma surgeon, former Parkland trauma faculty, and fell...

PFC Podcast: EVACUATION MASTERY – Secrets for Handovers & Critical Care Transport

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“Nothing gets easier in flight.”That single line from today’s guest says it all. Dennis is joined by Rich — SOF medic and flight medicine vete...

PFC Podcast 274: Rapid Innovation And Reshaping Battlefield Medicine

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This interview with Aryna, a tactical medic with extensive experience in Ukraine, explores the rapid evolution of battlefield medicine amidst the ongo...

SOMSA'25 - Consideration For Maritime IW Medicine

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Noel discusses the complexities and challenges of maritime medicine, emphasizing the importance of training, knowl...

PFC Podcast 273: Coming Home – The Real Transition After Deployment

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this raw, no-BS conversation, PFC Podcast host Dennis sits down with Justin Ball — licensed clinical social worker, former Green Beret, and one o...

SOMSA '25 - Medic Vignette

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This presentation was recorded during SOMSA '25. Register now to get your spot for SOMSA '26. https://specialoperationsmedicine.org/soma-2026/...

PFC Podcast 272: Experience from the Frontlines of Ukraine

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover key insights on medical evacuation and combat experiences from Maria Litha, a combat medic. Learn how to handle critical situations under fir...

SOMSA '25 - COLD Blood Protocol for Medical Support

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation focuses on the implementation of a cold blood protocol for military training, emphasizing the importance of whole blood transfusions...

PFC Podcast 271: Future of Plasma Technology

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis interviews Andre Cap, a retired Colonel of the US Army and expert in combat casualty care. They discuss the...

SOMSA '25- Delayed Hemodynamic Collapse Following a Retroperitoneal Gunshot Injury During a Special Operation Training Exercise

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation revolves around a complex trauma case involving a 26-year-old male who suffered severe injuries from a live round during a training e...

PFC Podcast 270: Diplomatic Medical Planning

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Jesse Tafoya, a Senior Strategic Medical Planner at the US Department of State, discusses the complexities of medi...

PFC Podcast: Vasopressors and Shock Management

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features an in-depth discussion on the use of vasopressors in critical care, focusing on epinephrine, norepinephrine, and fluid resuscita...

PFC Podcast 269: Mastering Analog Monitoring

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC podcast, Dennis and Doug discuss the critical importance of analog monitoring in intensive care settings. They explore how ...

PFC Podcast: When to Watch and When to Treat Pneumothorax

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, the discussion revolves around pneumothorax and hemothorax, focusing on their definitions, causes, and management ...

PFC Podcast 268: Combat Facial Blocks

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and a panel of experts discuss the intricacies of facial trauma management, focusing on the use of anesthes...

PFC Podcast: How important is Calcium for Trauma?

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC podcast, Dennis interviews Steve, an active duty member of the US Army and a critical care fellow at the University of Colo...

PFC Podcast 267: Why your Medics Suck 2

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC podcast, Dennis and Rick discuss the current state of medic training, improvements made since previous presentations, chall...

PFC Podcast: Pain Control Lessons Learned

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Justin discuss the critical aspects of analgesia and sedation in emergency medical situations. They exp...

PFC Podcast 266: Managing Penetrating Facial Trauma

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC podcast, we delve into the critical topic of facial trauma, particularly in the context of modern combat scenarios. Andrew,...

PFC Podcast: White Phosphorus Burn Management

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dr. Lee Cancio, a surgeon and director of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center, discusses the ...

PFC podcast 265: Challenges in Arctic TCCC

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Emily Johnston delve into the critical topic of cold weather medicine, specifically focusing on the new...

PFC Podcast: Burns In The Austere Environment

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dr. DeMello discusses the complexities of managing burn injuries in a pre-hospital setting. He emphasizes the impo...

PFC Podcast 264: Ai Revolutionizing Combat Medicine

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dennis interviews Jeremy Pamplin, a retired Colonel and program manager at DARPA, who discusses his extensive experience in military ...

PFC Podcast: Maggot Therapy and Austere Wound Care

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode explores the innovative use of maggot therapy in wound care, discussing its historical context, benefits, and applications in var...

PFC Podcast 263: Balancing Tactical Skills And Medical Knowledge

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and John Dominguez discuss the complexities of combat medicine, the challenges faced by military medics, an...

PFC Podcast: ICRC Wound Care

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Rick Kelly, a retired 18 Delta Special Forces medic, shares insights into the unique challenges faced by Special F...

PFC Podcast 262: Medic Safety at the Front

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis speaks with Rima, a combat medic in Ukraine, about the critical aspects of unit safety, tactical training, ...

PFC Podcast: Tourniquet Conversion

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation delves into the critical aspects of tourniquet management in trauma care, focusing on the distinction between tourniquet conversion ...

PFC Podcast 261: Stop teaching Palliative Care

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation delves into the complexities of end-of-life care, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful training and education in healthcare. It h...

PFC Podcast: Hypothermia Management

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this essential episode of the Prolonged Field Care (PFC) Podcast, host Dennis sits down with CRNA Kevin to dive deep into one of the most overlooke...

PFC Podcast 260: Evolving Guidelines for LSCO

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Jessica Patterson and Florian Schmitzberger discuss the evolution of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) from the Department of ...

#1 of 2025 Top Ten: TCCC Updates

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and John discuss the ongoing updates and changes within the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines...

#2 of 2025 Top Ten: Former Ranger Medic's Lessons Learned

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Victor, a former Ranger medic, shares his experiences and lessons learned from a mass casualty event during a huma...

#3 of 2025 Top Ten: Surviving Chaos

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this gripping conversation, trauma surgeon Max Sirkin MD shares his harrowing experience of being a patient in a mass casualty situation following ...

#4 of 2025 Top Ten: Ready for the other 19%?

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dan McGraw discusses the critical need for gender-specific medical training in military settings, drawing from per...

#6 of 2025 Top Ten: Females in Combat

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Master Sergeant Dan McGarra discuss the evolving role of females in combat and the challenges faced in ...

#5 of 2025 Top Ten: Death of the Golden Hour

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode delves into the complexities of unconventional warfare, particularly focusing on the historical context, the evolution of medical...

#7 of 2025 Top Ten: Airway Decisions

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC podcast, Dr. Jim Ducanto, an experienced anesthesiologist, discusses the critical aspects of airway management in emergency...

#8 of 2025 Top Ten: Progression of Shock

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Max delve into the complexities of hemorrhagic shock, discussing its classifications, the importance of...

#9 of 2025 Top Ten: Penetrating Neck Trauma

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Max discuss the evolving landscape of modern combat injuries, focusing on neck and upper chest injuries...

#10 of 2025 Top Ten: Mastering Shock Management in Trauma

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Max delve into the complexities of managing shock, particularly hemorrhagic shock, in trauma patients. ...

PFC Podcast 259: Mastering Arctic Medicine

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation delves into the complexities of medication stability, particularly focusing on how environmental factors can affect the efficacy of p...

PFC Podcast: Patient Loss in Combat Medicine

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Rick discuss the sensitive and often overlooked topic of what to do with patients after they die. They ...

PFC Podcast 258: Medical Safety in Ukraine

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis interviews Nicholas Samuels, a humanitarian worker in Ukraine, discussing the critical aspects of medic saf...

PFC Podcast: TBI Update with Dr. VanWyke

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dr. Van Wyk discusses the latest updates in traumatic brain injury (TBI) management, focusing on insights from the...

PFC Podcast 257: Gaining Real World Experience

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Ben Garfin discuss the critical importance of clinical experience for combat medics. They explore the c...

PFC Podcast: The Key to Patients' Healing

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation emphasizes the critical role of timely nutrition in patient healing, highlighting the risks associated with delayed feeding and the b...

PFC Podcast 256: Mastering Wound Management in Trauma Care

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Jennifer Gurney discuss the critical aspects of wound management in trauma care, particularly in milita...

PFC Podcast: Training Scars

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation explores the importance of balancing realism and learning in training scenarios, particularly in medical training. It emphasizes the ...

PFC Podcast 255: Combat Anesthesia in PFC

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Kevin discuss the complexities of using narcotics in long-term care, particularly in a military or aust...

PFC Podcast: Arctic TCCC

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Thomas Trust Have discuss the complexities of practicing medicine in Arctic environments. Thomas shares...

PFC Podcast 254: Mastering Shock Management in Trauma

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Max delve into the complexities of managing shock, particularly hemorrhagic shock, in trauma patients. ...

MSIW Podcast: Practical Guide to Prolonged Casualty Care

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Medical Support to Irregular Warfare podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of Missy Givens' new book, 'A Lay Person...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast 253: Cadaveric Blood Donation

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis engages with Patrick, Mason, and Jonathan to discuss the emerging research on cadaveric blood and its poten...

PFC Podcast: Surviving the Freeze: Mastering Cold Weather injuries in PFC

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, the discussion revolves around cold-weather injuries, particularly frostbite and trench foot. Ian shares his exten...

PFC Podcast 252: Prolonged Tourniquet Conversion

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

PFC Podcast: Walking Blood Bank - Mastering ROLO Transfusions in Combat

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis speaks with Brad, a seasoned medic with experience in special operations. Brad shares a gripping account of...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast 251: Hemorrhagic Shock Progression - Classes, Compensation, and Resuscitation Strategies

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Max delve into the complexities of hemorrhagic shock, discussing its classifications, the importance of...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast: Training Non-Medics - Boosting Tactical Team Medical Skills

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC podcast, Dennis and Bryce discuss the challenges and strategies of training non-medics in medical skills. Bryce shares his ...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast 250: Combat Stress Management - SABER Technique for Tactical Medics

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis speaks with Justin Ball, a licensed clinical social worker and former Green Beret, about the complexities o...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast: Mastering Triage

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC podcast, Dennis, Andrew, and Rick delve into the complexities of triage in emergency medicine, particularly in mass casualt...

MSIW Podcast - A Strategist's View of the Pacific

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode delves into the complexities of irregular warfare in the Indo-Pacific region, featuring insights from Dr. Andrew Maher, a subject...

MSIW Podcast - Intro to MSIW

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The inaugural episode of the MSIW podcast introduces the critical role of medical support in irregular warfare. The conversation highlights the evolvi...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast: Calcium and Trauma

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, host Dennis speaks with Steve Schauer, a lieutenant colonel in the US Army and a critical care fellow, about his r...

SOMSA '25 (Research) - Transfusion Reaction Data

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This presentation at SOMSA'25 discusses the analysis of transfusion reactions in trauma patients, focusing on data from military settings. It high...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast 249: Area Assessment

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Mike Hetzler delve into the intricacies of mission planning, particularly in the context of medical ope...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast: Medical Education

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Mike discuss the complexities of providing medical care in austere environments, focusing on the import...

SOMSA '25 - Prolonged Combat Lifesaver

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Benjamin Ingram discusses the evolving landscape of military medicine, focusing on the challenges and innovations ...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast 248: FAST-U

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation explores the advancements in point-of-care ultrasound for combat abdominal trauma, particularly in the context of the ongoing war in...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast: Remote Damage Control Resuscitation

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation delves into the complexities of providing medical care in remote areas, particularly focusing on the challenges faced in replicating ...

SOMSA '25 - Beyond The Golden Hour Thoughts On SOF Blood Protocols In The Era Of Peer Adversaries And Austere Environments

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, discusses the evolving landscape of military medicine, particularly focusing on blood transfusion protocols in com...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast 247: Plasma for Burns

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis interviews Jennifer Gurney, an Army general surgeon specializing in trauma and burn care. They discuss the ...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast: Abdominal Trauma

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Colonel Stacey Shackelford discusses the critical aspects of managing abdominal trauma, particularly in battlefiel...

SOMSA '25 - Medical Training In NATO SOFCOM

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode features Mike Hetzler discussing NATO's training programs focused on medical support in irregular warfare. He outlines two pr...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast 246: Maritime IW Medicine Deep Dive

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Noel discuss the complexities of maritime irregular warfare, drawing on historical insights and persona...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast: Ukrainian MEDEVAC

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Mikola, a self-medic from a special forces unit, shares his experiences and challenges faced in the medical field ...

SOMSA '25 - Countering the EW Threat

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This presentation discusses the significance of electromagnetic warfare in modern military operations, particularly in the context of the ongoing war ...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast 245: Postpartum Hemorrhage

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis interviews Jessica, known as the Combat Midwife, who shares her extensive experience in both paramedicine a...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast: Ketamine Deep Dive

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Kevin dive deep into the complexities of ketamine, exploring its pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, an...

SOMSA'25 - Consideration For Maritime IW Medicine

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Noel discusses the complexities and challenges of maritime medicine, emphasizing the importance of training, knowl...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast 244: Penetrating Neck Trauma

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Max discuss the evolving landscape of modern combat injuries, focusing on neck and upper chest injuries...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast: Maggot Therapy

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode explores the innovative use of maggot therapy in wound care, discussing its historical context, benefits, and applications in var...

SOMSA '25 - Ridge Healer Lessons Learned

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, the speaker discusses the Ridge Healer exercise, a tactical training program designed for small surgical and resus...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast 243: Forced Vital Capacity and Lung Injury

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Alex delve into the topic of forced vital capacity in the context of chest trauma. They discuss a resea...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast: Sedation in PFC

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Doug discuss the critical aspects of analgesia and sedation in emergency and critical care settings. Th...

SOMSA '25 - Sustaining Distributed Medics In A Denied Environment

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode discusses the challenges and strategies for sustaining distributed medics in denied environments, focusing on unconventional warf...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast 242: Plasma for TBI Management

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Dr. John Holcomb discusses the management of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the innovative use of plasma as a treatment opt...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast: Anoxic Brain Injury

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Jeff delve into the complexities of anoxic brain injury, discussing its causes, recovery processes, and...

SOMSA '25 - Leveraging Medical Support to Strengthen Relationships

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, the speakers discuss their experiences during a mission in Syria, focusing on the challenges and lessons learned f...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast 241: NDC Confirmation

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis interviews Dr. John Aho, a general surgeon and emergency medicine expert, discussing the critical topic of ...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast: Chest Trauma

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and John discuss the complexities of chest trauma management, focusing on the use of chest seals, the impor...

SOMSA '25 - Medic Vignette

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation highlights a harrowing experience of combat medics during a mission, detailing the challenges faced during a life-threatening incide...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast 240: Needle Decompression Placement

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, host Dennis interviews Jeff Ory, a recent medical graduate and former infantryman, discussing the critical topic o...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast: ETCO2 Deep Dive

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Alex Drum discuss the Massimo EMMA device, focusing on its functions, calibration, and clinical applica...

SOMSA '25 - Training Non-Medics for MSIW

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Paul discusses the evolving landscape of medical support in irregular warfare, emphasizing the importance of train...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast 239: End of Life Care

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation delves into the complexities of end of life care in combat settings, emphasizing the need for palliative care discussions among milit...

SOMSA '25 - TCCC Update and Beyond

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode discusses the evolution and current state of battlefield medicine, focusing on the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guideline...

SOMSA '25 - PFC for the Layperson

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dr. Givens discusses the importance of civilian involvement in medical emergencies, particularly in conflict and d...

Prolonged Field Care Podcast 238: Bad Day in Ukraine

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Kateryna discuss the complexities of trauma care in Ukraine, focusing on a specific case study involvin...