Prolonged Field Care Podcast

"Who's going to tell me something about me that I didn't know?"Link to full podcast:⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dennis3211/episodes/Prolonged-Field-Care-Podcast-221-Trauma-to-Recovery-e305kcj⁠⁠Thank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deltadevteam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more content go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care

If you treat the conversation as a "check the block", you will get a "check the block" answer.Link to full podcast:⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dennis3211/episodes/Prolonged-Field-Care-Podcast-221-Trauma-to-Recovery-e305kcj⁠Thank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deltadevteam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more content go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care

Modern transportation is great, but is coming home from a warzone quickly, the right thing?Link to full podcast:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dennis3211/episodes/Prolonged-Field-Care-Podcast-221-Trauma-to-Recovery-e305kcjThank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deltadevteam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more content go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Max delve into the complexities of recovery and behavioral health following traumatic experiences in combat. Max shares his personal journey from the whirlwind of returning home after a helicopter crash to the challenges of processing trauma and the importance of support systems. The conversation highlights the need for better medical evacuation processes and the critical role of behavioral health in recovery, emphasizing the significance of brotherhood and professional support in navigating the aftermath of trauma. In this conversation, the speaker shares their profound journey through trauma, mental health challenges, and the importance of coping mechanisms and therapy. They discuss the experience of feeling detached from reality, the role of unpredictability in healing, and the significance of EMDR therapy in processing traumatic memories. The conversation also emphasizes the need for leaders to recognize mental health issues in their peers and the importance of supporting one another in the healing process. Ultimately, the speaker highlights personal growth through adversity and the ongoing commitment to mental health as a lifelong journey.TakeawaysThe rapid return home after combat can disrupt mental processing.Brotherhood among soldiers is crucial for emotional recovery.Experiences in medical facilities can vary greatly in quality.Decompression time is essential for transitioning from combat to home.Seeing traumatic events on video can trigger intense emotional responses.Psychotic breaks can occur when processing trauma is rushed.Support systems need to be more humanized and effective.Behavioral health can lead to stronger outcomes if managed well.Professional therapists play a vital role in recovery.Recovery is an ongoing process, similar to physical rehabilitation. The mind can create a simulation of reality, leading to feelings of detachment.Unpredictable experiences can help ground individuals in reality.Coping mechanisms, like doing unpredictable actions, can aid in mental health recovery.Therapy can lead to significant improvements in mental health over time.Trauma can manifest in various ways, including PTSD and depression.EMDR therapy can help individuals process traumatic memories effectively.Leaders have a responsibility to recognize and address mental health issues in their teams.Mental health should be treated with the same seriousness as physical health.Personal growth often comes from facing and overcoming adversity.Supporting one another is crucial in the journey of healing.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Recovery and Behavioral Health03:02 The Whirlwind of Returning Home05:56 The Importance of Brotherhood in Recovery08:59 Experiences in Germany: A Mixed Bag11:50 The Need for Decompression After Combat14:48 The Transition to Walter Reed18:07 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Homecoming20:50 The Struggles of Processing Trauma24:07 The Impact of Seeing the Crash Video26:58 The Psychotic Break: A New Reality29:48 The Need for Better Support Systems32:49 Revamping the Medical Evacuation Process36:13 The Role of Behavioral Health in Recovery39:09 The Importance of Professional Support41:52 Conclusion: Moving Forward with Hope48:46 Navigating the Simulation of Life51:23 Coping Mechanisms and Unpredictability54:12 The Journey to Normalcy56:04 Understanding Trauma and Its Effects01:02:29 EMDR and Healing from Trauma01:10:05 Leadership and Mental Health Awareness01:18:56 Growth Through Adversity01:29:42 Supporting Each Other in HealingThank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deltadevteam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more content go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care⁠

Posting tomorrow...Thank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deltadevteam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more content go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care

Seconds count with administration of epi.Link to full podcast:https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/rWP5Wo0oJRbThank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deltadevteam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more content go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-

How to recognize anaphylaxis before its catastrophic.Link to full podcast:https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/rWP5Wo0oJRbThank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deltadevteam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more content go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, host Dennis speaks with Eric Bauer from FlightBridge ED about the critical topic of anaphylaxis. They explore the importance of understanding anaphylaxis through real-life scenarios, the initial assessment and response required in emergency situations, and the underlying pathophysiology of allergic reactions. The conversation emphasizes the urgency of treatment protocols, particularly the use of epinephrine, and discusses advanced management strategies for patients experiencing anaphylaxis. This episode serves as an essential guide for emergency medical professionals and anyone interested in critical care. This conversation delves into advanced airway management, IV access, and medication protocols in the context of anaphylaxis treatment. The speakers discuss the importance of proactive decision-making, fluid resuscitation strategies, and the need for careful monitoring and adjustment of treatment. They also touch on Kuhn's syndrome, a condition that can complicate anaphylaxis cases, and emphasize the importance of seeking help when needed in critical care situations.TakeawaysAnaphylaxis is a lower frequency type of call in EMS.Initial assessment should focus on the patient's airway and breathing.Respiratory involvement indicates a more severe allergic reaction.Benadryl is not the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis.Epinephrine should be administered promptly in anaphylactic cases.Timing of treatment is crucial; reactions can escalate quickly.Advanced airway management may be necessary in severe cases.Patient positioning and PEEP can aid in respiratory distress.Understanding the pathophysiology of anaphylaxis is essential for effective treatment.Continuous reassessment is key in managing anaphylactic patients. Advanced airway management is crucial in critical situations.Proactive decision-making is essential in emergency care.Fluid resuscitation strategies must be tailored to the patient's condition.Medication protocols should include timely administration of epinephrine and steroids.Monitoring patient response is vital for adjusting treatment plans.Kuhn's syndrome can mimic myocardial infarction in young patients.It's important to be aware of the potential for rebound responses in anaphylaxis.Healthcare providers should be comfortable adjusting medications as needed.Telemedicine can provide valuable support in critical care situations.Continuous education and self-awareness are key in emergency medicine.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Anaphylaxis and Its Importance02:56 Understanding Anaphylaxis Through a Scenario05:50 Initial Assessment and Response to Anaphylaxis09:07 The Pathophysiology of Anaphylaxis11:51 Timing and Severity of Anaphylactic Reactions15:00 Treatment Protocols for Anaphylaxis18:11 Advanced Management Strategies in Anaphylaxis23:20 Advanced Airway Management in Critical Situations26:04 IV Access and Pressor Administration28:58 Fluid Resuscitation Strategies32:02 Medication Protocols in Anaphylaxis36:03 Monitoring and Adjusting Treatment41:27 Understanding Kuhn's Syndrome45:48 Final Thoughts on Anaphylaxis ManagementThank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deltadevteam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more content go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care

You should know how to use all of the tools in your toolbox.Link to full podcast:⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dennis3211/episodes/Prolonged-Field-Care-Podcast-220-Long-Acting-Opioids-e2vojfb⁠⁠Thank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deltadevteam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more content go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care

Brad explains why ketamine replaced morphine as the drug of choice for combat medicine.Link to full podcast:⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dennis3211/episodes/Prolonged-Field-Care-Podcast-220-Long-Acting-Opioids-e2vojfb⁠Thank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deltadevteam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more content go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care