Redefining golden hour! MTAC’s tagline is getting quite a buzz. So, time to explain… After years of serving in military medicine and teaching at both civilian and military medical and nursing schools, one theme became apparent. We teach our future providers how to...
But what about cube space? H-cylinders less cube space, but heavier, E-cylinder more cube space, but lighter So now you have to ask yourself, is it reasonable to bring 44 E-cylinders? If not, what is the risk? How much risk are you willing to take? So here are some...
You are planning an excursion that will have an evacuation time of 2 days. You are located on a research vessel in the pacific ocean. You have been assigned as the Medical Officer. You do not have a chamber accessible, but was informed that you could bring oxygen...
Ok, the diver’s bleeding is controlled with 2 tourniquets, the airway is being managed with an OPA and BVM, but is laying a pool of water and still has on his clothes. Being a good steward of training, you deployed the MARCH algorithm and when you reach the “H” you...
We all have been taught the new CAB algorithm, however, remember in the austere environment there are a few times that A comes before B and C. Lightning strikes, avalanche burial and immersion hypothermia to name a few. But, we are here to talk about this diver. He...
