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Prolonged Field Care Podcast 183: Why YOUR medics Suck
Manage episode 421694873 series 3435284
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, the speakers discuss the state of medics in Special Operations Medicine and offer recommendations for improvement. They highlight the importance of regular and realistic medical training at the unit level, as well as the need for feedback and accountability. The speakers also address specific issues such as lack of familiarity with protocols, equipment shortfalls, and training scars. They emphasize the need for critical thinking and individualized patient care rather than relying on algorithms. Overall, the podcast aims to improve the quality of medical training and performance among medics in Special Operations.
Takeaways
Regular and realistic medical training at the unit level is crucial for improving the skills and performance of medics in Special Operations.
Feedback and accountability are essential for medics to identify and address their shortcomings.
Familiarity with protocols, equipment, and drug administration is crucial for effective medical care.
Training should focus on critical thinking and individualized patient care rather than relying on algorithms.
Unit leaders and commanders should prioritize and support medical training to ensure the readiness of their medics.
Thank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast. deltadevteam.com For more content go to www.prolongedfieldcare.org
Consider supporting us: patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective or www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care
272 episodes
Manage episode 421694873 series 3435284
In this episode of the PFC Podcast, the speakers discuss the state of medics in Special Operations Medicine and offer recommendations for improvement. They highlight the importance of regular and realistic medical training at the unit level, as well as the need for feedback and accountability. The speakers also address specific issues such as lack of familiarity with protocols, equipment shortfalls, and training scars. They emphasize the need for critical thinking and individualized patient care rather than relying on algorithms. Overall, the podcast aims to improve the quality of medical training and performance among medics in Special Operations.
Takeaways
Regular and realistic medical training at the unit level is crucial for improving the skills and performance of medics in Special Operations.
Feedback and accountability are essential for medics to identify and address their shortcomings.
Familiarity with protocols, equipment, and drug administration is crucial for effective medical care.
Training should focus on critical thinking and individualized patient care rather than relying on algorithms.
Unit leaders and commanders should prioritize and support medical training to ensure the readiness of their medics.
Thank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast. deltadevteam.com For more content go to www.prolongedfieldcare.org
Consider supporting us: patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective or www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care
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