Colonel Stacey Shackelford

In this engaging discussion, Colonel Stacey Shackelford, a trauma surgeon and chief of the Joint Trauma System, shares his battlefield insights on managing abdominal trauma. He highlights the alarming statistics on battlefield casualties and the critical role of advanced hemorrhage control techniques. Shackelford delves into the challenges of trauma care, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, postoperative management, and ongoing research. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on innovative surgical practices and the need for enhanced training in trauma care.