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PJ Medcast

PJ Medwww.pjmed.com
A podcast to provide continuing education and on-demand reviews for the Pararescue community. All medical providers with an interest in remote and austere medicine, and rescue in both the tactical and non-tactical settings will find value in the material posted here. PJs - you may log the hours you spend listening to the material in this podcast in your training folders.
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371. ALERT- PJ paramedic recertification course March. Veterans TBI study

Contact pjmedcourse@gmail.com for PJ paramedic recert 27 FEB- 9 MAR. Trauma surgeon lead labs, ACLS, BLS, PALS, TC3 with long guns in kit, prolonged casualty care full day lab, full day of trauma lanes for all MTPs, small unit care, NREMT requrired curriculum, and more. Veteran TBI study in CO, contact Caralyn.Ware@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU 303-724-0846 Check out PJ Medcast on iTunes for a series on training medics with Max, prior Dustoff Medic/Instructor...

Jan 14, 20238 min

367. Deep dive into educating Medics with Max Part 1

Max goes over his top 5 bullets for training and edcuation. He has a great command of the literature on adult education and relates it to how to train medics. Lots of insight and lots of experience from this prior Army Dustoff Medic.

Dec 27, 202230 min

363. Sam L- Performance Dietician at DM-Part 1

This is a wide ranging discussion on the role of protein, body composition and the importance of lean body mass, protein sources and quality, total daily expenditure, recovery nutrition and more. Performance nutrition in the context of Operational training. In memory of MSgt Hughes.

Dec 06, 202234 min

362. A PJ and a Ranger go to med school...

and out comes Mike and Andy- Emergency Medicine Doc and Surgeon. Two prior Operators who are committed to optimizing training and education for the next generation. Here we discuss their new article in the Journal of Special Operations Medicine with an important observation on operational medical training, lead by prior SOCM Jon McCarthy. The article is entitled "A Lost Opportunity". THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE RANGERS LEAD THE WAY

Dec 01, 202230 min

360. Ten ways to optimize performance and wellness

Recovery Sleep Journaling Physical Stillness Whole food nutrition PT- smart and consistent Optimizing social interactions Managing allostatic load Mindufulness- prioritze work when you are working, prioritize family when you are with family, etc. Read

Nov 17, 202216 min

359. South Korea MASCAL

IN this episode we have a roundtable with 3 Docs and reference the North American Resuce Posts regarding the recent South Korea event on Halloween. We review some basic MASCAL principles, differnet types of MASCAL events including crowd surge and stampede/trampling as mechanisms of injury, injury patterns, and the poetnetial role of CPR in MASCAL events. Great discussion with my guests who are great Docs and very experienced. More to come on this. THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE and RLTW...

Nov 01, 202225 min

358. Leadership principles with Dr Hill Part 1

Doc Hill is the COO of Columbia University Hosptial, part of the NY Presbyterian system. She was previously the Chair of Anesthesiology at Emory University. Her leadership experience is vast and varied. She was also the Executive managing the response to COVID at Columia University here in NY, of which SOF Medics were part, under her direction. In this episode we cover the qualities of a high performing team and some nuances of the leadership role. More to follow on this topic. Thanks very much ...

Oct 17, 202219 min

357. Intro to radiation and nuclear devices

This episode is an intro to basic concepts regarding radiation and nuclear weapons based on radiation science. It will give PJs and SOF Medics the basic vocabulary, concepts and principles from which to approach this daunting subject. This podcast will serve as an intro to issues related to casualty response and responder safety in resposne to such an event and give you the basic knowledge to understand later discussions on the topic. Learn about radiation, ionizing vs non ionizing, fusion vs fi...

Oct 14, 202219 min

355. The Lethal Triad morphs into the Diamond of Death Part 1

Doc Mitchell was and GA, ST and SOST EM Doc who performed the first pre hosptial combat reboa. In this episode he discusses a key article reviewing the pathophysiology of the Lethal Triad and now the diamond of death. Hypocalcemia is implicated in reduced myocardial contractility, loss of vascular tone, and several impacts on the clotting cascade and clot strength. In Part 1 of 2, Doc M puts this together for the medics and covers down on calcium cholride vs calcium gluconate. TOML...

Sep 20, 202225 min

352. Civilian MCI Literature Review Part 1

Dr Jon Kamler, EM Doc at Cornell who is first author on a paper to be published in JSOM, discusses our literature review and relevant findings to pushing for change in MASCAL response. Triage accuracy, plethora of systems, actual use of MASCAL systems in training and real world events and more.

Aug 30, 202237 min

351. Highlights of THOR with COL Miles

COL Miles discusses the background of one of the leading edge SOF resuscitation meetings, new thoughts on needle decompression and tension pneumothorax, and TXA. TOML meets RLTW

Aug 22, 202235 min

349. Perfect Storm. Part 3 of 3

This is the final installment of AC CC Dave Ruvola discussing open ocean, nightitme survival in 70 foot seas during the Perfect Storm. All while rallying the aircrew scattered in the Atlantic, and being rescued by our Brothers and Sisters in the USCG. An exercise in consumate leadership and professionalism. THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE

Jul 25, 202227 min

348. The Perfect Storm Part 2

Continuing with a description of the misssion and attempts at aerial refueling. THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE

Jul 21, 202227 min

346 The Perfect Storm Part 1

Oct 30, 1991, this is the story of the real Mission of the NY AIr Guard Rescue Team that went out into the storm, later immortalized in the book and movie, The Perfect Storm. Dave Ruvola, prior PJ and aircraft commander on the mission recounts the story of the rescue attempt, ditching the helo, the ocean survival scenario, and the tragic loss of PJ Rick Smith who we remember and honor. This is a dramatic and riveting real world story of professionalism, excellence and leadership. THAT OTHERS MAY...

Jul 19, 202231 min

346. Time, Triage and Treatment in MASCAL with COL S

New paper will be coming out discussing new thoughts on MASCAL incorpoarting new ideas on Time and Triage to be published in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. Also look for our upcoming discussion on the PFC podcast with Dennis. THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE

Jun 15, 202234 min
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