Prolonged Field Care Podcast
Episodes
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 159: IV Lidocaine for Acute Pain
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Correction: The correct initial dose of lipid emulsion is 1.5mL/kg, not 1 mL/kg" Dennis interviews Sandeep, an anesthesiologist with military experi...
The Basics: Triage decisions in the future fight
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis hosts two special guests, Stacy Shackelford and Doc Rush, to discuss rethinking triage. They emphasize the need for a shift in the way medics a...
Thanksgiving Special: Burn care CPG
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just in case....
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 158: Ketamine and Seizures
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis and guest Jeff Siegler, an assistant professor of emergency medicine, discuss the use of ketamine in managing status epilepticus. Status epilep...
The Basics: Confined Space Rescue
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis and guest Shawn McKay discuss the basics of confined space rescue. They touch upon the importance of understanding the environment and potentia...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 157: Nubain
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis and Brad discuss the use of Nubain, also known as Bufene. Nubain is a non-controlled narcotic that was FDA-approved in 1979 and gained populari...
Not so basic: Far-Forward Surgical Support
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Baker, a brigade surgeon with limited special operations experience, discusses the evolving landscape of surgical support in Special Operations Fo...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 156: Training the Ventilator
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis and Josh discuss ventilator training on the PFC Podcast. Josh, a former ranger medic now working in a level one ICU, shares insights. They emph...
The Basics: Ventilations in Trauma
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis and Doug discuss the fundamentals of ventilatory management in trauma cases. They emphasize the distinction between the need for an airway and ...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 155: Arctic TCCC
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis interviews Thomas Trust Have, a former Danish Special Forces operative turned doctor, discussing the challenges of providing medical care in Ar...
The Basics: Team Dynamics
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis and Doug discuss the critical importance of effective team dynamics when dealing with critically injured patients. They highlight the challenge...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 154: Tourniquet Conversion
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're diving into the topic of tourniquet conversion. With conflicts happening globally, it's crucial to understand th...
The Basics: Planning to Succeed
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're diving into the crucial topic of medical contingency planning. Evan and I discuss the importance of planning for medical emergencies ...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 153: What is a SOF Medic
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis hosts a discussion with various military medics. They explain the role of Special Operations Forces (SOF) medics, emphasizing their training an...
The Basics - Cold Weather Injuries
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dennis discusses cold weather injuries, particularly frostbite and non-freezing cold injuries like trench foot. He highlights their ...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 152: S - Ketamine
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis welcomes his friend Pac to discuss S-Ketamine. Pac, an anesthetist with extensive experience, shares insights on using S-Ketamine in various me...
Not so Basic: Feeding your patients
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PFC Podcast. Mark and I chat about feeding the critically ill. Now, look, when you're done stitching folks up and pumping the...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 151: Mountain Rescue
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we've got Brett, a paramedic legend from El Paso County Search and Rescue. The mountains? Tricky business. One moment it's beach weathe...
The Basics: Altitude Illness
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, on the PFC Podcast, we dived deep into altitude illness with the experienced Dr. Moon from Duke University and Patrick O'Boyle, a senior m...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 150: ETCO2 Deep Dive
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the lowdown from the PFC Podcast episode 150 with Dennis and Alex, diving into ETCO2. Dennis chats with Alex, who's had a colorful car...
The Basics: Train your Teammates
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bryce joined the podcast to share insights on training non-medics. Why bother? Well, Bryce emphasized the value of cross-training within teams. While ...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 149: Improvised Med Pt 2
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of our 2.5 hour conversation with Aebhric OKelly the founder and Dean Emeritus of the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine (COROM) ...
The Basics: Treating Pneumothorax
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're diving deep into pneumothorax and hemothorax. Pneumothorax can quickly become an emergency, especially when it's not about the pressure b...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 148: Improvised Med Pt 1
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast is part one of a 2.5 hr chat with Aebhric OKelly the founder and Dean Emeritus of the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine (COR...
The Basics: Treating Tension Pneumothorax
07 Sep 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 ...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 147: Ground Truth in Burma
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, folks! Had a chat with Ephraim Matto, who's seen the thick of things in Burma. He spent the last six months there, amidst security c...
The Basics - Field Blood Transfusions
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's cut to the chase about field blood transfusion. Dr. Andrew Cap came on the PFC Podcast to drop some knowledge. We talked about a high-stake...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 146: Versed and Sedation Mastery
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode, is all about "Versed." We've got Kevin and Paul here, chatting about patient positioning and the intricacies of usi...
The Basics - PFC Airway CPG
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm chatting with Colin about the new Prolonged Fieldcare Airway CPG. Basically, it's a guideline for managing airways in tough situations. Col...
Prolonged Field care Podcast 145: Tactical Timeout
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PFC podcast! Today, it's Dennis here with Casper and Paul. We're discussing a leadership tool called the Tactical Timeout,...
The Basics - Ketamine
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin schools me up on Ketamine and it's use in the field.
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 144: Pain Pathway
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, it's Dennis from the Prolonged Field Care Podcast, episode 144. Today, Winston and I dive into pain pathways. You know, those definiti...
The Basics - Blood Donation and Transfusion
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm joined by Brad, a former special operations medic and instructor, to talk about a harrowing experience during a night raid in Afghanis...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 143: UW Hospital
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PFC Podcast. Today, we've got Regan on the show discussing her thesis on unconventional medical networks. She's an emerge...
The Basics - Crush Syndrome
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, folks! Welcome to the Prolonged Field Care Podcast. Today's episode is all about Crush Syndrome and how to handle tourniquet conversion. Ou...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 142: Carfentinal
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, welcome back to the PFC podcast! This is Dennis, and I'm here with Aaron, an emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist. We discu...
The Basics - The best way to monitor any resuscitation
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, folks! Welcome back to the PFC podcast! Today, we're diving into some operational medicine stuff, and let me tell you, it's a gem....
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 141: Facial Trauma
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PFC Podcast. This is Dennis, and today I'm joined by my friend Burjor. We discuss facial trauma and the importance of hemorrh...
The Basics - Beyond the Golden Hour
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, folks! Welcome back to the PFC Podcast. Today's episode is a special one, recorded live at the JSOMTC during the joint trauma system t...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 140: Borderland
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PFC Podcast with Dennis and guest JR, discussing their work on the border. Dr. JR Pickett, the Chief Deputy Medical Director for ...
The Basics - Wound Care in Prolonged Field Care
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Clinical Practice Guideline was written by a fellow 18D with input from around the surgical community. It reconciles the differences between wou...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 139: Return to Duty
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, welcome back to the PFC podcast! I'm Dennis, and today I'm joined by David and Tim. We'll be discussing the topic of Return to...
The Basics - Documentation in Prolonged Field Care
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, welcome back to ProlongedFieldCare.org. I'm Paul, and today I want to talk about the importance of documentation in prolonged field care sit...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 138: The Green Whistle
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PFC Podcast with Dennis and Winston discussing the "Green Whistle". Methoxofluorine, a volatile hydrocarbon similar to ...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 137: PFC in Ukraine
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PFC podcast! Today we have a diverse group of individuals discussing their experiences in Ukraine. Kasha, an emergency pre-hospit...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 136: Ukraine Update
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PFC Podcast. This is Dennis, and today I'm joined by Anri, a Ukrainian medic who will share some lessons learned from the bat...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 135: What's the Best Airway?
12 Jun 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 h...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 134: Blood Storage for Prolonged Field Care
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis is hosting the PFC podcast with Monty as his guest. Monty is a former army medic who has multiple rotations in Afghanistan and Iraq. He is now...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 133: PFC Update SOMSA 23
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PFC Podcast! Today, we're discussing some important topics that have come up recently. One of them has been going on for 10 y...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 132: Combat Anesthesia
22 May 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...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 131: Simple thing no one does
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast discusses the importance of patient positioning in prolonged field care. The guest, Ethan Miles, a board-certified family medicine physi...
Prolonged Field Care Podcast 130: PSNOT?
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis introduces the Prolonged Field Care (PFC) Podcast 130, welcoming Alex as his guest speaker. Alex, Dan, and Rick are working on a project for t...
Prolonged FieldCare Podcast 129: Preparing for Arctic Combat Medicine
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the we discuss the unique challenges and considerations involved in providing medical care in extreme cold weather conditions. They ...
Prolonged FieldCare Podcast 128: Traumatic Cardiac Arrest
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, the Dennis and Doug discuss the challenges of treating traumatic cardiac arrest in the field and the importance of early interventio...
Prolonged FieldCare Podcast 127: Austere Dentistry
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dennis and Berger Langda discuss austere dentistry, specifically how to handle dental emergencies in an austere environment. They di...
Prolonged FieldCare Podcast 126: Austere Emergency Care's European Vacation
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Dennis from the Prolonged FieldCare podcast. In this episode, we have a group running an austere emergency care course in Norway. They discus...
Prolonged FieldCare Podcast 125: Behind the Smoke - White Phosphorus Burns
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dennis and Dr. Cancio discuss the dangers and treatment of white phosphorus burns, which can be extremely painful and even fatal. Th...
Recycled Prolonged FieldCare Podcast 84: Altitude Illness
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I talk with Dr. Moon about taking care of a patient with AMS, HAPE, and/or HACE in a PFC environment and when is it worth the consequences to evac t...
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 124: Logistics in Ukraine
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis speaks with a logistics expert, who has experience working in Ukraine with an NGO during the conflict. The conversation centers around the logi...
Recycled Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 26: ICRC style Wound Care
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Clinical Practice Guideline was written by a fellow 18D with input from around the surgical community. It reconciles the differences betwee...
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 123: Arctic PFC
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As superpowers begin moving into the artic circle, as medics we need to be prepared to treat patients in a very different environment they we have in ...
Recycled Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 19: Infection, SIRS, and Sepsis
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you sit on a patient long enough, infection has a greater chance of taking hold and progressing to sepsis, or you may receive a patient who &...
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 122: Anaphylaxis
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I talk with Eric Bauer from Flight Bridge ED on Anaphylaxis and cover how bad and how fast this can overcome your patient. You can hear more a...
Recycled Prolonged Field Care Podcast 37: PFC From The NGO Perspective With Alex Potter Of GRM
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Non-Governmental Organizations, Non-Profits and Volunteers have been providing critical services on the battlefield for millennia. Histori...
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 121: Treating Pneumothorax
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a follow-up to the podcast on tension pneumothorax, how about simple pneumothorax? Dennis speaks with Doug on when you need to treat pneumothorax/h...
Recycled Prolonged Field Care Podcast 85: Optimizing your patient for Evac
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis and the guys from the "Dustoff Medic podcast", discuss optimizing your patient for evacuation. We go over the common mistakes and some of...
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 120: How to Present
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In preparation for SOMSA, Dennis speaks with Ricky D. on how to give a great presentation. Remember to check out www.specialoperationsmedicine.org for...
Recycled Prolonged Field Care Podcast 21: Optimizing Traumatic Ventilations
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prolonged Field Care is back with a new episode on a long awaited topic, traumatic ventilation. We were finally able to corner a real, liv...
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 119: Tension Pneumothorax
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dennis speaks with Andy about tension pneumothorax, interventions, and training scars.
Recycled Prolonged Field Care Podcast 49: Setting Up A Walking Blood Bank
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you can’t take cold stored whole blood with you and not all of your soldiers are titered, a walking blood bank can mean the difference &n...
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 118: Ultrasound
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis speaks with Bill about Ultrasound in the austere environment.
Recycled Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 54: SOP of the Ideal SOF Clinic
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While no single clinic setup will work for every situation, a common baseline and checklist can make it far easier in customizing a clinic in &n...
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 117: Shock Index
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Dennis talk about the Shock Index, how it relates to our treatment decisions, and how it can guide our training. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov...
Recycled Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 39: ETCO2 Applications and Limitations
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Upgrading your airway kit with a portable end tidal CO2 monitor can help in a couple situations. While it has its limitations, it is...
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 116: Ketamine Deep Dive
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin schools me up on real world use of Ketamine.
Recycled Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 42: Woundcare Basics and Beyond
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, JJ, and I go over the Woundcare CPG.
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 115: Surgery for Non-Surgeons part Deux
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, maybe emergency laparotomies are not for field medics, but there are a lot of other interventions that are 100% in our court. Dennis and Sean di...
Recycled Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 61: TBI update with Van Wyke
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Van Wyke and Dennis go over what can be done when managing a severe TBI in an austere environment.
Prolonged FieldCare Podcast 114: Analgesia and PTSD
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can controlling pain alone have an effect on PTSD? If so, how much? We deep dive into analgesia and sedation and it's effect on the body and &nb...
Recycled Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 60: Cold Weather Injury
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's getting to be that time of year again, Ian schools us treating cold weather injury.
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 113: Emergent Airway ALIBI
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One more piece of advice.
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 113: Emergent Airway
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being ready for an emergent airway is more complicated than you probably think. Dennis talks with Kevin about the ENTIRE process of getting it done.
Recycled Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 82: Acute Kidney Injury
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Urine output is the gold standard for adjusting any resuscitation, Dennis and Doug talk about the beans and what to do when things go wrong.
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 112: How to read a research paper
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I know our listeners want to stay on the bleeding edge of medicine, but with today's "publish or die" environment, flashy titles can lead you down a w...
Recycle Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 66: Calcium during RDCR
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis nerds out with Justin and Ricky on the importance of calcium during fresh whole blood transfusion.
Prolonged fieldcare Podcast 111. Adding Medications to the Formulary
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recommended medications are always being updated in the guidelines, but the formulary does not change nearly as fast. This is the right way to &...
Recycled Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 68: Pediatric Basics
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kids scare the crap out of everyone. Lets go through some basics and get back up to speed.
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 110: MASCAL Lessons Learned
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life is the cruelest teacher....it gives you the test and then teaches you the lesson. Rick walks through a very difficult situation and the many thin...
Recycled Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast: 74 MSK Trauma
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis and Mark discuss tourniquet conversion and pelvic fracture with associated mid-shaft femur fracture. For more content visit, www.prolongedfield...
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 109: Bring out your dead.
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Death is an unfortunate part of medicine, but what do you do after the patient dies? Rick and Dennis discuss what to do if your patient can not be sav...
Recycled Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 51: Tropical Medicine Considerations for PFC
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's not always trauma that gets you, Dennis and Ryan discuss fever of unknown origin.
Prolonged Fieldcare podcast 108: TRALI
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transfusion reactions are generally rare, but some are not as rare as you think? Combine that with other risk factors and you have a problem that you ...
Recycled Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 65: Hot weather injury
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year. Dennis and Ian talk about every medic favorite training injuries.
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 107: Is Bicarb worth it?
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to dealing with crush syndrome, guys are super motivated to push sodium bicarb, but is it actually doing anything?
Recycled Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 52: Walking the Fence of Evidence, Environment, and Experience
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis and Doug speak about everyone's favorite...Evidence Based Medicine...., but what do I do if there is none on what I'm researching?
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 106: Training Gaps
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nate gives his views on observed training gaps.
Recycled Prolonged Field Care Podcast 65: Airway Mastery
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan goes through what it takes to get to be a master of the airway.
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 105: Rethinking Triage
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I speak with Dr. Shackleford and Dr. Rush about the realities of triage currently and moving into the future.
Recycled Prolonged Fieldcare podcast 38: Far Forward Surgical Support and Resources
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with Jay Baker on Far Forward Surgical Support.
Prolonged Fieldcare Podcast 104:Surgery for Non-surgeons
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Stacy Shackleford and Andy Fisher the need for surgery on the battlefield and what to do about it.