In this episode, Trevor and Morgan talk to Dr. Whit Harvey, USN, about one of the foundational skills of out-of-hospital care: IV and IO access. Dr. Harvey has done important research on IO efficacy, and he shares some of his findings about the pressure required to keep IOs flowing, as well as techniques to generate that pressure (it's more than you think!).
Additionally, Trevor mentions some critical points about flow rates through IV tubing and lock devices. This can be a blind spot for a lot of us; the convenience of a lock is great, but those couple inches of tubing can significantly reduce flow rates, and that is not ideal if you're infusing blood. There is some pain associated with flushing an IO, and this article has some good information about just how much Lidocaine you should be using to reduce your patient's discomfort.

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Matthew Sovine joins the pod for a quick conversation about research he's conducting into sustainment training for active duty flight medics. Have a listen and make sure to fill out the survey in your work email.

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In this episode, Trooper Mike Allen joins us to discuss the Arizona State Police's Aviation Unit. Trooper Allen is a flight paramedic who came to AZDPS from the fire service. Mike discusses the history of the program, the criteria for flight medic selection, the types of missions they respond to, the types of continuing education they run, and some pearls of wisdom for medics looking to use their skills in the civilian sector. 

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Canadian Army Master Corporal Justin Weiler joins Max and Trevor to talk about his new country's rotary-wing medical program. Canada is one of our closest allies, but they have taken a different approach to clearing the battlefield. Listen up for interesting differences in how they equip and crew their aircraft.
You can learn more about CMERTs capabilities at aerospace medicine.ca, and you can reach the CMERT team at fwdaeops&trg;@forces.gc.ca.
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Seain, Keegan, and Joe were the last three DUSTOFF medics in Afghanistan during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal. In this episode, they describe their experience during the attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport's Abbey Gate.

HKIA AAR Part 2

Seain, Keegan, and Joe were the last three DUSTOFF medics in Afghanistan during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal. In this episode, they describe their experiences in the days and weeks leading up to the attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport's Abbey Gate.

ProPublica is a non-profit news site that published a comprehensive account of the Abbey Gate attack earlier this year; you can read it here. The U.S. Central Command conducted an investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the attack; that report is available on the U.S. Naval Institute's website.

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