Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles - Advanced Continuing Education for Paramedics, EMTs & Prehospital Care Providers

Life Over Limb: Field Amputation, Preparing for the Unthinkable

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Dr. Avery McKenzie interviews Dr. Eric Adler, regional medical director for Flight for Life, about the challenging and rare procedure of field amputations. They discuss the importance of being prepared for the unexpected, the steps involved in developing a protocol for such emergencies, and the logistical challenges faced during the process. Dr. Adler shares insights from real-life cases and emphasizes the critical need for planning and knowing the resources available in urgent scenarios.

 
00:00 Emergency Field Amputation: A Real-Life Scenario
00:25 The Reality of Unlikely Medical Emergencies
02:04 Introducing Today's Episode and Guest
04:26 Dr. Eric Adler's Experience and Protocol Development
05:46 Indications and Procedures for Field Amputation
10:50 Challenges in Creating a Field Amputation Protocol
14:23 Final Thoughts and Preparedness
 

Resources

  • Website show notes link (picture of the kit and copy of the protocol): https://emspodcast.com/life-over-limb-field-amputation-preparing-for-the-unthinkable/
  • Other episodes you might like: Episode 31- You Were Taught Wrong, Traumas Not Algorithmic

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