Lieutenant Colonel Max Ferguson

Colonel Jennifer Gurney, an Army surgeon and Chief of the DoD Joint Trauma System, and Lieutenant Colonel Max Ferguson, an Infantry battalion commander, delve into the evolution of battlefield medical care. They highlight the challenges of prolonged casualty care in large-scale combat operations, emphasizing the need for collaboration between medical and military units. Key topics include innovative solutions like the 'walking blood bank,' the importance of timely interventions, and the role of advanced medical capabilities in enhancing survival rates under high-intensity conflict conditions.