Morphine and Ketamine in Trauma

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Adventure Doc

As usual, @RFDSDOC gives out good advice, literature and proves he is a guru. This time he looked at pre-hospital analgesia and trauma. Make sure to check out his page at: Prehospitalmed.com

Now back to the article on morphine and ketamine being better than morphine alone:

http://www.alfredicu.org.au/assets/Documents/Reserach-Docs/Full-Publications/Ketamine-AEM-2012.pdf

I routinely use this combination of morphine and ketamine for trauma pain control. I also liked that the article gave realistic advice on doses and titration.

 

Thanks for bringing this up @RFDSDOC!

 

 

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Special Operations Medicine Journal

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Adventure Doc

Special operations medicineAn old friend from medical school just turned me on to this amazing resource. You have previously read my thoughts on the Special Operations Forces Medicine Handbook and that I believe it is one of the greatest medical textbooks. Along the same lines, I invite you to visit this website and check out the Journal of Special Operations Medicine.

Clearly, tactical and special operations medicine are coming into their own place as a separate medical discipline. The role of these practitioners involves care of trauma patients, indigenous people and extended care in remote locations, along with many other hats!

This journal is published 4 times per year and should be a lifeline to the Spec-Ops medical provider, from paramedic to doctor. The importance of having their own literature, peer review and method of exchanging information will only help the specialty grow.

 

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The High Mileage Military Contractor: Blackwater Weekly

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Adventure Doc

The latest contribution to the Blackwater Tactical Weekly looks at the “High Mileage Military Contractor”.

As contractors age, they require special medical care to help them do their job. This article looks at exactly this concept!

http://www.blackwaterusa.com/blog/2013/04/28/maintaining-the-high-mileage-contractor/

 

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Blackwater Tactical Weekly: Malaria Article

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Adventure Doc

Anopheles mosquitoFor those of you who have not heard of Blackwater…You should. Blackwater was one of the most prolific, controversial and effective private military security companies in the world. While the company has morphed several times and now has re-named and re-branded, the name Blackwater lives on.

The Blackwater Tactical Weekly is their online journal that focuses on issues pertaining to Private Military and Security work. I am very happy to contribute to their work and discus medical issues faced by the private military contractor.

The first article can be found here and discusses one of my favorite topics, Malaria.

Malarial Workplace: Keeping a killer at bay

http://www.blackwaterusa.com/blog/2013/04/14/malarial-workplace-keeping-a-killer-at-bay/

 

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Article featuring Adventure Doc and what we do

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Adventure Doc

We are very proud of a recent article in Robb Report Magazine that examined adventure travel and how people can stay healthy overseas. This article looked at Adventure Doc’s services and specifically focused on a challenging expedition we provided medical support for, two years prior.

http://robbreport.com/Paid-Issue/Health-Happy-Healthy-Trails

 

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Rural and Remote Medical Textbook

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Adventure Doc

pccm_coverI have been using this textbook a lot more recently and am reminded how amazing it really is!

This book covers it all and should be required reading for rural and remote practice!

Get the free PDF version here:

http://www.health.qld.gov.au/pccm/

 

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Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook App

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Adventure Doc

Spec Ops med handbookI know I live in a small, damp cave but I just discovered one of my favorite books has an iTunes app! Even better is that is a GREAT app! The app has good search-ability, all the material in the text version and some really nice color pictures for procedures, color plates and parasite diagrams. The cost of $9.99 is very good, as well. I now have this in a print version, kindle version and now on my iPad and iPod touch. Fair warning…I will be asking questions from this book!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/special-operations-forces/id434075776?mt=8

The Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook is simply one of he best remote medical handbooks out there. I use it constantly as a study guide and reference text.

Here it is on Amazon, too!

This book is required reading for most people I work with and should be well known by all those operating in remote and austere areas.

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