Prolonged Field Care 193: Ukrainian MEDEVAC

Mikola, a combat medic from the Ukrainian Special Operations Task Forces, shares his experience and challenges in providing medical care in the war-torn region of Ukraine during SOMSA 24. He discusses the difficulties of operating in a large and constantly changing frontline, with different terrain and medical systems in each administrative region. Mikola explains the concept of medical evacuation and the various facilities and modes of transportation used. He also highlights the dangers faced by medics, including attacks from Russian forces and the use of drones with payloads. Mikola emphasizes the importance of training, supply management, and improvisation in overcoming these challenges. If you would like to see the slides, sign up for our Patreon (link below) and get early access to presentations and more. Takeaways Operating as a combat medic in the war-torn region of Ukraine presents numerous challenges, including a large and constantly changing frontline. Medical evacuation involves coordinating with different facilities and modes of transportation, taking into account the specific terrain and enemy patterns in each administrative region. Medics face significant dangers, including attacks from Russian forces and the use of drones with payloads. Training, supply management, and improvisation are crucial in overcoming the challenges faced by combat medics in Ukraine. Thank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deltadevteam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more content go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care⁠