In this episode of Frontline Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma Care, hosts Drs. Rachel Russo and Jay Yelon discuss the critical aspects of military burn care with Colonel (ret.) Lee Cancio, MD, a leading expert in the field. The conversation covers essential topics such as the preparation for managing burns in deployed settings, the principles of burn resuscitation, the importance of situational awareness, and the necessity of effective wound care. Dr. Cancio emphasizes the challenges faced by surgeons in resource-limited environments and the need for teamwork in providing optimal care. The discussion also touches on the potential for increased burn injuries in future conflicts and the importance of triage in managing casualties effectively.

Keywords: military trauma care, burn care, battlefield injuries, resuscitation, wound management, surgical training, emergency care, military medicine, trauma surgery, surgery

Literature Mentioned:
ACS M Curriculum - Burn Module
ABLS: https://www.ameriburn.org/burn-care-team/education/advance-career/abls
ABLS NOW: https://www.pathlms.com/american-burn-association

In this episode of Frontline Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma Care, hosts Drs. Rachel Russo and Matt Martin delve into the intricacies of military trauma care with guests Colonel Brian J. Eastridge, MD and Colonel Rachel A. Hight, MD. Discover the challenges and triumphs of operating in a role three military treatment facility, the evolution of battlefield trauma systems, and the future of surgical operations in large-scale conflicts. Join us for an insightful discussion on the unique demands and innovations in military medicine.

Keywords: Military Trauma Care, Trauma Surgery, Role Three Facility, Battlefield Surgery, Combat Casualty Care, Trauma Systems, Military Medicine, Surgical Operations, Future Conflicts, Medical Readiness, Trauma Leadership, LSCO

In this episode, Drs. Jeff Conner and Jay Yelon speak with COL (ret) Matthew Martin, MD, to discuss the realities of providing surgical care at a Role 2 Medical Treatment Facility. Drawing from extensive deployment experience, Dr. Martin outlines the clinical, operational, and leadership challenges that surgeons encounter in this environment. Topics include the essential mission of damage control surgery, managing trauma care with limited imaging and subspecialty support, strategies for blood product management, preparation for orthopedic and complex injuries, and the critical importance of team cohesion and effective communication.

The episode also highlights best practices for predeployment readiness and continuity of operations. As referenced in the discussion, listeners may access an example “Volume of Experience” handoff document created for a Forward Surgical Team in Afghanistan.

View “655th Forward Surgical Team Combat Trauma Volume of Experience; Protocols, Practices, and Lessons Learned” here.

Literature Mentioned:
Front Line Surgery: A Practical Approach
Top Knife: The Art and Craft of Trauma Surgery
Emergency War Surgery

Keywords: Role 2 MTF, Forward Surgical Team, Damage Control Surgery, Military Trauma Care, Resource-Limited Trauma Care, Walking Blood Bank, Operational Medicine, Trauma Leadership