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Life Over Limb: Field Amputation, Preparing for the Unthinkable

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Dr. Avery McKenzie interviews Dr. Eric Adler, regional medical director for Flight for Life, about the challenging and rare procedure of field amputations. They discuss the importance of being prepared for the unexpected, the steps involved in developing a protocol for such emergencies, and the logistical challenges faced during the process. Dr. Adler shares insights from real-life cases and emphasizes the critical need for planning and knowing the resources available in urgent scenarios.

00:00 Emergency Field Amputation: A Real-Life Scenario 00:25 The Reality of Unlikely Medical Emergencies 02:04 Introducing Today's Episode and Guest 04:26 Dr. Eric Adler's Experience and Protocol Development 05:46 Indications and Procedures for Field Amputation 10:50 Challenges in Creating a Field Amputation Protocol 14:23 Final Thoughts and Preparedness

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Dr. Avery McKenzie interviews Dr. Eric Adler, regional medical director for Flight for Life, about the challenging and rare procedure of field amputations. They discuss the importance of being prepared for the unexpected, the steps involved in developing a protocol for such emergencies, and the logistical challenges faced during the process. Dr. Adler shares insights from real-life cases and emphasizes the critical need for planning and knowing the resources available in urgent scenarios.

00:00 Emergency Field Amputation: A Real-Life Scenario 00:25 The Reality of Unlikely Medical Emergencies 02:04 Introducing Today's Episode and Guest 04:26 Dr. Eric Adler's Experience and Protocol Development 05:46 Indications and Procedures for Field Amputation 10:50 Challenges in Creating a Field Amputation Protocol 14:23 Final Thoughts and Preparedness

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Guest- Erik Adler
Host- Ross Orpet, Avery Mackenzie
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