We discuss:
programming
not overloading
recovery issues
and more!
Some great work going on downrange, good on the guys!
Last week we did a four hour exercise: infil to vehicle, extrication problem, stablize 2 patients on the X. Prep for movement to hardened structure. Move. Perform MARCH PAWS/ MTPs, transition to PFC mindset, telecons, prep for exfil, ground vehicle transport to MTF.
Issues discussed:
-delaying Needle D based on O2 sat and threat
-NPA reminders
-Importance of reassessments before AND after each movement
-Documentation issues
-NEVER leave your patient unless TL directs you to
-RSI comments
- Dry fire MTPs to practice!
-2 IVs for all critical patients
and more!
SMSgt Jeremy discusses the mission from the Team Leader perspective. We discuss Parachute insertion considerations, and also add a few other interesting medical comments about compartment syndrome and pulses, TXA for ongoing bleeding 3 hours after injury, and the spiritual aspect of rescue and emotional support of our IPs.
All PJs and CROs, please send a check to the Pararescue Foundation and get family and friends to support.
Yesterday two PJs from the 212th RQS on their State wide alert jumped from a C-130 to a hunter who was mauled by a grizzly bear and severely injured.
Care under fire was translated to risk of further bear attack, then prolonged TACEVAC to a hospital. Hear about the unique issues of this mission and translating MARCH PAWS to a civil SAR for a severely injured patient.
Operator overseas with partner force, runs a rotary wing tacevac for an MCI.