In this podcast episode, Dennis interviews Tom Avery, a surgeon who worked in Myanmar with the Free Burma Rangers. Tom shares his experience providing critical care in a war-torn area and the challenges he faced. He discusses the importance of stabilizing patients and bridging the gap between the frontline and higher echelons of care. Tom emphasizes the need for flexibility and creativity in an austere environment and the importance of communication and cooperation with local forces. He also highlights the lessons learned, including the need for in-field sterilization, the value of a mobile ultrasound device, and the importance of a standardized trauma kit.