PJ Medcast

Part 2 of our foundational discussion on general nutrition for the operator.

Sam Leyh, physiologist for the Air Force Research Laboratory discusses general nutrition concepts for the operator.  We cover the role of macronutrients, use of supplements, nutrition requirements for health, training and ops in two parts.

Doc Dorsch discusses the leadership transition for PJ Medicine and thoughts about where we will be going.

Doc Ohara is back with a detailed discussion on hydration for training and missions. Warm weather considerations reviewed, and a discussion of research he has done as a Physiologist for the AF Research Lab and his own experience as an  ultra runner.

PJ Med Director Col Dorsch discusses updates to the new edition of the handbook.

Dilaudid and ketamine drip for PFC pain control.

Slots open up for the NYC Feb refresher.

A discussion and review of some of the points raised in the podcast with the Trauma Surgeon.

Review of lessons learned in recent FMP training.

Go to pjmed.com for training info.

Use your chain if you are interested in being a participant on the winter PJ Foundation retreat for recharging. Backcountry skiing on the Tenth Mountain Division Hut System trails. Week of Feb 25, 2019.

A recently deployed and very experienced DOD trauma surgeon just came back from a deployment and shares observations and thoughts on overuse of certain techniques and emphasizing know the indications and technical details of performing invasive procedures.

These procedures should be used when indicated, and not used when not indicated. 
There are potential adverse consequences of performing procedures. The downside is minimized when they are not performed if not indicated.

Although tension pneumothorax has declined as a cause of potentially preventable death, needle decompression should only be used when indicated to reduce unnecessary complications. Excellent technical performance through rigorous training is the other way to reduce complications.

This is a unique presentation. 

New slots have opened up for the FEB PJ paramedic recertification course, go to pjmed.com under training to contact the course manager to sign up.

Our HAF CRO FAM discusses the move that we have been waiting for with a description, explanation and the vision for the rebranding and move to Air Force Special Warfare. A glimpse into the future of Pararescue and AFSPECWAR. 

                   ACCESS- STRIKE- RECOVER

                            Global access

                           Precision Strike

                       Rescue and Recovery

 Part 2 of discussing paramedic and PJ education and training.

In memory of President George H.W. Bush. President and Naval Aviator.

Ginger Locke is a paramedic educator, who has a natural talent for it but has also studied the literature and incorporated scientific principles into her teaching in a very successful manner.

This is a great conversation about thoughts on how to optimize adult learning for PJs and Paramedics.

if you are an instructor these two episodes have a lot to offer.

Check out Ginger's podcast at MEDIC MINDSET.