Prolonged Field Care Podcast

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Rick discuss the sensitive and often overlooked topic of what to do with patients after they die. They explore the emotional and cultural complexities involved in handling...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis interviews Nicholas Samuels, a humanitarian worker in Ukraine, discussing the critical aspects of medic safety, planning for evacuations, and the importance of understanding...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dr. Van Wyk discusses the latest updates in traumatic brain injury (TBI) management, focusing on insights from the CRASH-3 trial, the use of TXA, hypertonic saline, and sodium...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Ben Garfin discuss the critical importance of clinical experience for combat medics. They explore the challenges and benefits of clinical rotations, the need for real-world...

The conversation emphasizes the critical role of timely nutrition in patient healing, highlighting the risks associated with delayed feeding and the broader implications for healthcare providers. Takeaways Feed patients...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Jennifer Gurney discuss the critical aspects of wound management in trauma care, particularly in military settings. They cover the importance of cleaning wounds, the risks...

The conversation explores the importance of balancing realism and learning in training scenarios, particularly in medical training. It emphasizes the limitations of achieving true realism in training and the potential...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Kevin discuss the complexities of using narcotics in long-term care, particularly in a military or austere environment. They delve into the importance of understanding drug...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Thomas Trust Have discuss the complexities of practicing medicine in Arctic environments. Thomas shares his extensive experience as a consultant in anesthesiology and...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Max delve into the complexities of managing shock, particularly hemorrhagic shock, in trauma patients. They discuss the importance of mental status as a key indicator of a...

In this episode of the Medical Support to Irregular Warfare podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of Missy Givens' new book, 'A Lay Person's Guide for Prolonged Casualty Care.' The conversation covers the necessity...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis engages with Patrick, Mason, and Jonathan to discuss the emerging research on cadaveric blood and its potential applications in military medicine. The conversation explores the...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, the discussion revolves around cold-weather injuries, particularly frostbite and trench foot. Ian shares his extensive experience in wilderness medicine and military operations...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Dr. John Holcomb discuss a study on ischemia reperfusion injury related to prolonged tourniquet use in combat settings. They explore the rationale behind the study, the...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis speaks with Brad, a seasoned medic with experience in special operations. Brad shares a gripping account of a night raid in Afghanistan, detailing the challenges faced during...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Max delve into the complexities of hemorrhagic shock, discussing its classifications, the importance of understanding compensated versus uncompensated shock, and the vital...

In this episode of the PFC podcast, Dennis and Bryce discuss the challenges and strategies of training non-medics in medical skills. Bryce shares his experiences as an 18 Delta Special Forces medic, emphasizing the...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis speaks with Justin Ball, a licensed clinical social worker and former Green Beret, about the complexities of combat stress and mental health. They discuss the importance of...

In this episode of the PFC podcast, Dennis, Andrew, and Rick delve into the complexities of triage in emergency medicine, particularly in mass casualty situations. They discuss the importance of understanding triage...

This podcast episode delves into the complexities of irregular warfare in the Indo-Pacific region, featuring insights from Dr. Andrew Maher, a subject matter expert. The discussion covers the definitions and...

The inaugural episode of the MSIW podcast introduces the critical role of medical support in irregular warfare. The conversation highlights the evolving challenges faced by medical personnel on the battlefield, the need...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, host Dennis speaks with Steve Schauer, a lieutenant colonel in the US Army and a critical care fellow, about his research on calcium levels in trauma patients. They discuss the...

This presentation at SOMSA'25 discusses the analysis of transfusion reactions in trauma patients, focusing on data from military settings. It highlights the importance of blood transfusions in improving survival rates...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Mike Hetzler delve into the intricacies of mission planning, particularly in the context of medical operations in foreign environments. They emphasize the importance of...

In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis and Mike discuss the complexities of providing medical care in austere environments, focusing on the importance of understanding requirements, building relationships, and...