Prolonged Field Care Podcast
Episodes
Arctic PFC
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis, Jacob, and Alex discuss the unique challenges of providing medical care in Arctic conditions. They share t...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 203: Freeze Dried Plasma
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and ICU doctor Doug discuss the intricacies of resuscitation techniques, focusing on the use of freeze-drie...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast: White Phosphorus Burns
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis speaks with Dr. Lee Cancio, a surgeon and director of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Cen...
PFC Podcast Bonus episode: Hurricane Helene Relief with Dennis Price
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis Price discusses the efforts of Heroes for Humanity in response to Hurricane Helene's devastation in Western...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 202: How To Podcast
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis and Chris discuss the essentials of starting a podcast, including overcoming initial fears, the importance of authenti...
Is Bicarb Worth It?
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dennis discusses the role of sodium bicarbonate in medical protocols, particularly in the context of rhabdomyolysis and hyperkalemia....
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 201: Hypothermia Management
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PFC podcast, Dennis and Kevin delve into the critical aspects of patient care, particularly focusing on hypothermia management....
Improvised Medicine part 1
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dennis and Aubrick discuss the critical importance of improvised medicine in austere environments, particularly focusing on the ...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 200: Maritime
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis interviews Mark Little, a recently retired Navy medic with extensive maritime experience. They discuss the ...
Facial Trauma
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Burjor Langdana delve into the intricacies of maxillofacial surgery, particularly in austere environme...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 199: SOF to SOM
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dennis interviews Justin, a second-year medical student and co-founder of Special Operations Forces to School of Medicine (SOFTSOM), ...
Austere Dentistry
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Burjor Langdana discusses dental care in austere environments and provides tips for handling dental emergencies. He emphasizes the importance of p...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 198: Wound Ballistics
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dennis and Mark discuss the importance of understanding wound ballistics in trauma surgery. Mark shares his experience working w...
UW Hospital
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation explores the topic of unconventional medical networks and how to establish them. The guest, Regan Lyon, discusses his thesis on this ...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 197: Nursing Care
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Kevin and Dennis discuss nursing care in a prolonged field care (PFC) setting. Kevin, an experienced nurse anesthetist, provides...
Stop giving Versed with your Ketamine
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis and Andy Fisher discuss the co-administration of ketamine and Versed. They explore the reasons behind the common pract...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 196: Withdrawing Interventions
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dennis and Dave discuss procedures like cricothyroidotomy (cric) and chest tube placement in the context of extended care. They ...
S-Ketamine
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis and Pac discuss the use of ketamine in medical settings, particularly in austere environments. They cover topics such ...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 195: Innovating SOF
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dennis and Monti discuss the process of product development. They cover topics such as generating ideas, validating ideas with p...
MASCAL Lessons Learned
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Rick, a senior medic for the 10th Special Forces Group, shares lessons learned from a mass casualty event in Eastern Afghanistan...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 194: Training
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis, Rick, and Paul discuss the challenges of training in the field of prolonged field care (PFC) and advanced medical tra...
Disposition
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis and Ian discuss the process of disposition in emergency medical care. They explore how to transfer patients who cannot...
Prolonged Field Care 193: Ukrainian MEDEVAC
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mikola, a combat medic from the Ukrainian Special Operations Task Forces, shares his experience and challenges in providing medical care in the war-to...
Burn Care
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dr. DeMello discusses the management of burns in a pre-hospital setting. He emphasizes the importance of following the MARCH ...
Prolonged Field care Podcast 192: Clot Formation Research
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dennis and Alex discuss the importance of reading research papers and critically analyzing their applicability to the operational env...
Abdominal Trauma
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Colonel Stacey Shackelford discusses abdominal trauma and exsanguinating hemorrhage. He highlights the findings fr...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 191: Ether
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation revolves around the topic of ether and its use in surgery. Mike and Brad, both medical professionals, discuss the benefits and drawba...
Tourniquet Conversion
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Jamie discuss the importance of tourniquet conversion in the context of combat medicine. They explain t...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 190: Surgery in Burma
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis interviews Tom Avery, a surgeon who worked in Myanmar with the Free Burma Rangers. Tom shares his experience providing...
Can Fentanyl be used safely in the field?
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 189: Welcome to the Jungle Part 2
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
TBI and Suicide
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode discusses the topics of PTSD, TBI, sleep, and suicide, particularly in relation to military personnel. The speaker, Joe Cooper, p...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 188: Welcome to the Jungle Part 1
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis interviews Andy, a former UK Special Forces paramedic, about working in the jungle. They discuss the challenges and sk...
Regional Blocks for Analgesia
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss regional anesthesia and its role in the priorities of analgesia. They explain that regional anesthesia is a...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 187: Most Interesting Medic in the World
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Gonzalez, a combat medic, shares his experiences in Vietnam and his journey to becoming a medic. He discusses the intense situations he faced in ...
The Basics: Versed
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation discusses patient positioning during procedural sedation and the use of Versed (Midazolam) as a sedative. The speakers explore the im...
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 186: Personnel Rescue
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Price discusses his experiences in organizing rescues in Afghanistan and Ukraine. He attributes his success to the blessings of God and his str...
What is the Best Airway
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dennis, Evan, and Doug discuss the debate between intubation and cricothyrotomy (cric) in the field. Dennis confesses his belief...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 185: Airway Decisions
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis interviews Dr. Jim DuCanto, an anesthesiologist with a special interest in airway management. They discuss the decisio...
Expectant Care
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dennis, Doug, and Paul discuss how to treat expectant patients in a medical setting. They explore the concept of palliative care and ...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 184: Expectant Care Discussion
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast episode discusses the controversial topics of expectant care and end-of-life care in a role one setting. The panel of experienced medics a...
Train your Teammates
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bryce, an 18 Delta out of the Special Forces group, discusses the challenges and strategies for training non-medics in medical skills. He emphasizes t...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 183: Why YOUR medics Suck
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, the speakers discuss the state of medics in Special Operations Medicine and offer recommendations for improvement....
Sepsis in the Austere Environment
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dennis, Doug, and Justin discuss the development of a Sepsis Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for prolonged field care. They hi...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 182: When to Press
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Doug and Dennis discuss the appropriate use of vasopressors, specifically epinephrine and norepinephrine, in the management of shock....
Walking Blood Bank Setup
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis and Andrew Fisher discuss the process of setting up a walking blood bank in a military setting. They emphasize the imp...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 181: Burma Update
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dennis interviews Victor about his experiences in Burma and his work with Free Burma Rangers. Victor discusses the changing dyna...
Gold Standard Monitor For Resus
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode focuses on the importance of measuring urine output as a cheap and effective method for monitoring hemodynamics in prolonged fiel...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 180: Crush Syndrome Deep Dive
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dennis and Doug discuss crush syndrome and the challenges it presents in dynamic environments such as natural disasters or man-m...
Snake Envenomation In Austere Environments
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Prolonged Fuel Care Podcast, Dr. Ben Abo and Jordan Benjamin discuss snake envenomation. They debunk common myths about snakebi...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 179: Maritime Experience in Ukraine
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis interviews Pete, a former Navy Special Warfare medic with experience in maritime operations. They discuss the unique c...
The Basics: Calcium for RDCR
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ricky and Justin discuss their research on the administration of calcium in hemorrhagic shock. They explain how they became interested in the topic an...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 178: Calcium and Trauma
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis interviews Steve Schauer about his calcium study in trauma patients. Steve provides an introduction to himself and his...
The Basics: Winning in a Complex World
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jim discusses the importance of adapting to the changing world and the need to prioritize the well-being of soldiers. He emphasizes t...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 177: Guerilla Surgeon
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis interviews Alex McDonald, a medical student and member of Tactical Medicine New Zealand, about the republishing of the...
The Basics: TBI Management
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Van Wyk discusses updates in traumatic brain injury (TBI) management, focusing on the CRASH 3 trial and the use of tranexamic acid (TXA). He expla...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 176: High Altitude Illness
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: In this conversation, Dennis and Ian discuss the new high altitude Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) in the Joint Trauma System. They cover t...
The Basics: Far Forward Surgery
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Jay Baker discusses the topic of SOF surgical support in Special Operations Forces (SOF). He compares the different types of ...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 175: Maggot Therapy
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maggot therapy, also known as maggot debridement therapy (MDT), is a treatment that uses live maggots to clean and heal wounds. The therapy has a lon...
The Basics: How to ETCO2
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Doug discusses the use of End-tidal CO2 monitoring in medical practice. End-tidal CO2 is used to monitor the percent of carb...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 174: AAJT
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dennis interviews John and Paul about the Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet (AAJT). They discuss the background and reasons...
The Basics: Heat Injury
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis and Ian discuss heat injuries and illnesses. They cover the background science of body heat and heat transfer, as wel...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 173: Deep Dive on Pelvic Injury
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dennis and Alex discuss the truth about pelvic binders and their relevance in trauma care. They explore the background and experience...
The Basics: How to do Research
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis and Ricky discuss how to pick and evaluate research papers to inform medical practice. They differentiate between caus...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 172: Gas Anesthesia
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation explores the topic of gas anesthesia, its historical background, and its use in various environments. The conversation covers the sh...
The Basics: En Route Casualty Care
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the PFC podcast focuses on in-route casualty care. The guest, Nikki, shares her background and experience in the Navy and explains wh...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 171: Chest Trauma
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dennis and John discuss chest trauma management, specifically the use of chest seals and the sequence of interventions. They exp...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 171: Chest Trauma
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dennis and John discuss chest trauma management, specifically the use of chest seals and the sequence of interventions. They exp...
The Basics: Blood Storage
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis interviews Monte from Delta Development about the need for a small blood refrigerator for prolonged field care. Monte ...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 170: Medical Education
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dennis and Mike discuss the process of providing medical care and education in austere environments. They emphasize the importan...
The Basics: Pain Control Lessons Learned
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dennis and Justin discuss lessons learned in analgesia and sedation. They emphasize the importance of understanding medications ...
Prolonged Field Care 169: GSMSG in Urkraine
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Aaron Epstein from GSMSG discusses the background and formation of GSMSG, their focus on training partners rather than providing...
The Basics: Acute Kidney Injury
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis talks with Doug (an ICU doctor) about acute kidney injury. They discuss the causes and types of acute kidney injury, h...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 168: Austere Surgery
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis interviews David Hardin, a general surgeon with experience in austere environments. They discuss the differences betwe...
The Basics: MSK Trauma
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis talks with Mark, a trauma surgeon, about lower extremity trauma and limb salvage. They discuss the decision-making pro...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 167: Working Together
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis and Antonio discuss the challenges and friction points that arise when working with providers from different countries...
The Basics: Team Dynamics
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis and Doug discuss the importance of team dynamics in critical care, specifically when dealing with critically injured p...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 166: Excited Delirium
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis interviews JR Pickett, an ER physician and EMS medical director, about excited delirium. They discuss the definition a...
The Basics: Resiliency And Teamwork
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mark Shapiro discusses resilience and teamwork in the medical field during the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlights the differences between the civili...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 165: 10 Years of PFC
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I chat with the Godfathers of PFC and discuss the concept of Prolonged Field Care (PFC) and its importance in military and civilian medical sett...
The Basics: Tropical Medicine
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ryan Maves discusses clinical medicine topics, specifically malaria and other tropical diseases. He emphasizes the importance of preventing infect...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 164: Anoxic Brain Injury
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis and Jeff discuss anoxic brain injury, its causes, progression, and treatment. They emphasize the importance of prevent...
The Basics: Death of the Golden Hour
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis discusses the history and evolution of medical support in guerrilla warfare. He explores the role of unconventional wa...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 163: pREBOA
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis interviews Eric and Ted from Prytime Medical about the P-REBOA catheter. They discuss the training process in Ukraine...
The Basics: Spinal Trauma With Ian Wedmore
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dennis interviews Ian, an ER physician with experience in wilderness medicine, about spinal trauma. They discuss the initial...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 162: Subterranean Rescue
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean McKay discusses the challenges and considerations of subterranean mobility and rescue. He emphasizes the importance of understa...
The Basics: Setting Up a Clinic
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Nate, a Special Forces Detachment Commander, discusses the importance of incorporating medical training into team operations...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 161: Fentanyl
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dennis and Brad discuss the use of fentanyl in medical settings. They provide an overview of the background and development of fentan...
#1 Top Tens Podcasts of 2023: Ground Truth in Ukraine
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis is interviewing Dr. John Quinn who's on the ground working Role 1 medical operations for an NGO somewhere in Ukraine. The lessons being l...
#2 Top Tens Podcasts of 2023: MASCAL Lessons Learned
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm joined by Rick, a senior medic with 18 years of experience in AFSOC and the Green Berets. We dive into lessons learned from mass casua...
#3 Top Ten Podcasts of 2023: Ketamine Deep Dive
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas...Today, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of ketamine – that mind-bending stuff, you know? So, ketamine's like this recep...
#4 Top PFC Podcasts of 2023: PFC in Ukraine
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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#5 Top PFC Podcasts of 2023: Ukraine Update
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Podcast was from June of this year. This is Dennis, and today I'm joined by Anri, a Ukrainian medic who will share some lessons learned from ...
#6 Top PFC Podcasts of 2023: What's the Best Airway?
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the PFC podcast, I spoke with Evan and Doug about airway management. As experienced airway takers in both pre-hospital and ho...
#7 Top PFC Podcasts of 2023: Improvised Med
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, I chat with Aebhric OKelly the founder and Dean Emeritus of the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine (COROM) about Improvi...
#8 Top PFC Podcasts of 2023: Combat Anesthesia
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis and Kevin Worth talk about combat anesthesia. The podcast discusses the four pillars of anesthesia, which are amnesia, analgesia, akinesia, an...
#9 Top PFC Podcasts of 2023: Tension Pneumothorax
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now, let's dive into treating tension pneumothorax. Joined by Andy Fisher, our favorite surgery resident and social media provocateur. We're ...
#10 Top PFC Podcasts of 2023: Simple thing no one does
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the rest of the month, every Mon, Wed, and Fri, I will be posting the top 10 podcasts of '23. I will resume with the regular schedule on New ...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 160: MDMA for PTSD
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis discusses MDMA therapy for PTSD with guest Emily, a pharmacist. They explore how MDMA is being researched as a treatment for combat-related PTS...
The Basics: CBRNE for Dummies
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Givens talks about dealing with CBRNE patients in the field. They discuss the need for standardized approaches and clinical guidelines. I'm al...