Rima is a medic in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a tactical medicine instructor originally from the United States. She came to Ukraine as an NGO volunteer in 2022 and began medical studies in 2023 before enlisting in 2024. Now, she works on medical evacuations of soldiers from the frontlines and works in stabilization points where they receive casualties and stabilize their injuries for transport to the nearest hospital.

Before enlisting, she taught tactical medicine per TCCC standards at the International Center for Tactical Medicine in Ukraine. In her spare time, she writes about tactical medicine for a wider audience based on evolving needs and lessons learned on the ground in Ukraine.

More about Rima:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rimamedua

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Blue Yellow USA address for care packages:

C/O Blue Yellow USA NFP

PO box 641

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60566

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Rima Ziuraitis: Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) in Ukraine