PJ Medcast

Mt Sinai Icahn School of Medicine Flex Program

Hofstra Zucker School of Medicine Direct admissions for SOF, no MCAT if qualified

Intro to 23.4 hypertonic saline for brain herniation in the field

Teaser on MCI research

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A sailor fell ~35 feet on a ship in the Pacific- way out. Jump mission, 48 hrs PFC for spine, pelvis and extremity trauma, helo hoist off with multiple ARs. 

Stay tuned for the 212th high angle mish coming up...

 

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Dr Christine Sanchez is a SOF Performance Psychologist with over a decade of experience. She is an asset available to Guard and Reserve Teams, as well as AD, as a consultant.

5 Habits of High Performers to maintain cognitive bandwidth (direct focus & self-regulate psychophysiology)

  1) Optimize mindset and facilitate productive failures 2) Engage in deliberate recovery to manage chronic stress and quiet busy brain 3) Develop performance routines to direct focus, energy levels, and mindset 4) Expand expertise through deliberate practice 5) Utilize strategic brain breaks to maximize productivity and energy levels   Best ways for listeners to contact Dr Sanchez (or learn more about her services/background) 1) Email: [email protected] 2) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchristinesanchezphd/

 

Travis is a TCCC Committee member, and prior Pararescue Medical Programs Manager.

Travis is reviewing the TCCC Airway guidelines and found some surprising literature and details about the basics.
This is a great discussion reflecting a lot of detective work.

Thanks to Travis for dong this, emphasizing how important it is to question and validate what we do.

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Sleep consistency

Cool Dark Quiet

Don't eat meals within 2-3 hours of sleeping

Find what time of day exercising is best for you- upon waking may be best

Go to sleep as soon after your shift that you can

 

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Check out Preston Cline and Coleman Ruiz on their podcast and website at Mission Critical Teams Institute.

Improving performance for special teams, from an academic and Tier 1 perspective.

Website:   MissionCTI.com

Check out their podcast at MCTI TEAMCAST

PJ Ian discusses the diagnosis of mTBI in austere operational and training environments, operational relevance, importance to post service records, considerations regarding reaction time, and a new  tool on the horizon to assist medics.

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Doc Derwae was an OSS Rescue Doc at Nellis and then completed a residency in Dermatology at U PENN. She is now an USAF Dermatology Attending.

Here she discusses the science behind sun damage to the skin and risk of skin cancer. The cumulative injury to the skin over a career is real and preventible.
Skin protection from the sun is analogous to HPO programs and injury prevention and reduction to improve your lifetime health. It is also important to understand to protect your children.

If you have questions for Doc Derwae you can reach her through your Flight Doc.

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