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Save the date!🗓️ On April 17 at 4:00 PM CST, join us for "How the Military Trains Surgeons - Part 1" webinar. Delve into the specific requirements for military readiness and discover how surgeons are trained for competency and deployability⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eQ_h4dGc

In Episode 3, Dr. Gabriel Pagani-Estevez discusses the prevalence and significance of chronic low back pain within the military. Gabriel discusses the link between military service and chronic back pain, attributing it to multifidus muscle dysfunction and its impact on spine stability. He underscores the challenges active-duty personnel and veterans face, emphasizing the role of ReActiv8, a minimally invasive procedure addressing multifidus dysfunction, in improving physical and mental well-being. Tune in to Outcomes Rocket for insights on this innovative treatment shaping lives! 🎙️ Listen now → https://lnkd.in/dhxAf_cb. #mainstaymedical #reactiv8 #multifidusdysfunction #chroniclowbackpain #restorativetherapy #thinkrestorative #restorativerevolution #lowbackpain #clbp #helpingpatients #patientfocus #puttingpatientsfirst

Did You Know? #CRNAWeek Edition! ✨ -The CRNA credential originated in 1956, nearly 100 years into the profession’s history -CRNAs practice in every setting where anesthesia is delivered, including operating rooms and obstetrical delivery rooms; the offices of dentists, podiatrists, ophthalmologists, plastic surgeons; and pain management specialists; and in the U.S. military -CRNAs are the only anesthesia professionals with critical care experience before beginning formal anesthesia education -CRNAs represent more than 80% of the anesthesia providers in rural U.S. counties -Today, CRNAs have full practice authority in every branch of the military and are the primary providers of anesthesia care to U.S. military personnel on the front lines, navy ships, and aircraft evacuation teams around the globe Source: https://lnkd.in/eqewbMN7 #CRNAs #AnesthesiaProfessinals #OAAPN

Researchers and guard physicians have proposed a study with the 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team to measure blast exposure and evaluate associated effects among soldiers during routine training. A study of this nature has the ability to impact Soldiers by giving them new mitigation procedures for blast exposures, directly improving mission readiness. Adam Bartsch PhD PE, chief science officer at Prevent Biometrics spoke to DVIDS on the proposal, as well as Prevent’s involvement with measuring head impacts in the military.  Visit the link below to read the full article. #headimpact #headinjury #reducingrisk #impactmonitoring #mouthguards #preventbiometrics #departmentofdefense #blastexposure #militarybrainhealth

PREVENTABILITY AND SURVIVABILITY: A CLOSER LOOK AT MILITARY WARTIME CASUALTIES 🎙️ Excited to share the latest episode of WarDocs where we partnered with the AMSUS - The Society of Federal Health Professionals Journal-Military Medicine to dive deep into the world of military trauma care and combat casualty analysis with retired Army Colonel Dr. Russ Kotwal  This episode is packed with invaluable insights drawn from Dr. Kotwal’s rich experience and meticulous research. We navigate through the complexities of military missions, resources, and engagement roles and their influence on the outcome of combat operations as we discuss his recently published paper.  United States Military Fatalities During Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Freedom’s Sentinel Military Medicine, Volume 188, Issue 9-10, September/October 2023, Pages 3045–3056 We also decipher military medical terms like 'DNBI', 'Battle Injury', killed in action, died of wounds, injury survivability, and death preventability. Our conversation also touches upon the vital role of the joint trauma lexicon. Join us as we scrutinize case fatality rates for battle injuries across different eras and the role of the Joint Trauma System and the Department of Defense Trauma Registry in these operations. This episode is a must-listen for anyone keen to understand military trauma mortality, injury severity, and the future of combat casualty care.  #wardocs #military #medicine #podcast #MilMed #MedEd #MilitaryTraumaCare #CombatCasualtyAnalysis  J of Spec Ops Med (JSOM) Excelsior Surgical Society Joint Trauma System (JTS) DoD Center of Excellence for Trauma American College of Surgeons https://lnkd.in/gzwKqY9x

THREE GOOD REASONS TO LISTEN 1. Expert Insight from a Seasoned Military Trauma Surgeon: Listeners will gain valuable knowledge from Dr. Warren Dorlac's extensive experience as a trauma surgeon and military veteran. His perspective offers a deep understanding of the developments in battlefield medicine, making this episode a rich resource for anyone interested in military healthcare or trauma surgery. 2. Comprehensive Discussion on the Evolution of Battlefield Medicine: The episode provides an in-depth look at the progression of military trauma care, covering a wide range of topics from pre-hospital care innovations to advancements in extremity trauma management. This broad scope offers listeners a well-rounded view of the challenges and solutions in combat casualty care over the last two decades. 3. Lessons from the Front Lines: The episode includes discussions on the impact of real-world conflicts on medical practices, with a focus on the tactical healthcare initiatives of the Ukrainian military in their conflict with Russia. This real-time application of battlefield medicine showcases the adaptability and continuous learning within the field, providing listeners with current and historical examples of how military medicine saves lives under the most challenging conditions. #wardocs #military #medicine #podcast #MilMed #MedEd #BattlefieldMedicine #CombatCasualtyCare #MilitaryTrauma #LifeSavingInnovations #TraumaSurgery  American College of Surgeons Excelsior Surgical Society Joint Trauma System (JTS) DoD Center of Excellence for Trauma

In the course of responding to COVID-19, HJF has continued its military medicine mission. This time, the story was told through stories about how all sorts of teams from across the medical ecosystem—including federal agencies and life science companies as well as traditional defense contractors—worked together to address this deadly pandemic. To highlight the achievements of military medicine, HJF compiled an anthology from various federal agencies that details their pandemic response capabilities. To read these impact stories, click the link below: https://bit.ly/3uhvwOA #weareHJF #militarymedicine #impactstories #covid19research #covid19pandemic

Do you know your 'why'? Are you moving forward with a purpose, passion, and determination? MG Joseph Marsiglia, Commanding General of the 3D Medical Command (Deployment Support), talks to our students about knowing their 'why'. Many of our students express coming to our course not necessarily understanding how they fall into the vast - and sometimes confusing - medical mission of the Army. But when they leave CFGOLD - they better understand how all specialties, commands, and components come together to produce a powerhouse medical force that is Army medicine. CFGOLD connects the dots for our students - not just with the material we put in front of you, but with the discussions, the people, and the opportunities we pack into 5 days. We aim to connect, grow, and advance the impact of our force. Will you join us this summer to refine your 'why'? #CFGOLDFY24

Chief of Australian Army, LTGEN Simon Stuart, has reaffirmed his priorities: 1. Trust 2. Readiness 3. Resource stewardship, & 4. TELLING OUR STORY TELLING OUR STORY is a topic that should be discussed, debated and work shopped widely across army. To begin, given trust is the first priority it’s fair to say storytelling must be authentic. No filters. It is the creative and curious diggers will be the authentic story tellers. Their toolkit, as artists, includes the pen, paintbrush, musical instruments, keyboard, microphone, stage, camera, canvas, clay, wood, stone and paper. Neither rank, corps, operational experience, age or time in service determines who can be an effective artist and authentic story teller. Coincidentally there is a senario where “resource stewardship” is a key enabler of authentic story telling. One incredible resource with a long connection to army’s story, yet whose stewardship has been wanting, is Melbourne’s former Repat Clinic, now unused for 27+ years. The potential of this place to support the Chief’s priorities is, arguably, unrivalled. I Trust, while ANVAM is Ready, that it’s vision for the clinic will be agreed to in Canberra in support of those priorities and the many other benefits to ADF capability. Vision: https://lnkd.in/gy3bjvkA ANVAM310 (Australian National Veterans Arts Museum) https://lnkd.in/gETAyzEd