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Front Line Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma Care

The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
Military Trauma Surgery
Burn Care
Front Line Surgery
Trauma Care
Burn Resuscitation
Deployment Preparation
Role Three Military Treatment Facility
Advanced Burn Life Support
US Army
Drone Warfare
Infection
Military Medicine
Combat Trauma Surgery
Pediatric Trauma
Blast Injury
Tourniquets
Oliver Campbell
Combat Medical Care
Team Dynamics
Damage Control Resuscitation

Enter the world of military trauma surgery with "Front Line Surgery," where we bring you expert insights and real-world scenarios to help surgeons stay ready. Brought to you by The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) Military Committee, join us as we engage in conversations with field experts, examine critical battlefield scenarios, and uncover the strategies that keep surgeons r... more

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In this episode of Frontline Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma Care, host Dr. Joshua Dilday is joined by Dr. Jennifer Gurney, Chief of the Joint Trauma System (JTS), and Dr. Mike Van Gent, Chief of the Defense Committee on Trauma, to discuss the JTS... more

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In this episode of Frontline Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma Care hosts Dr. Joshua Dilday and Dr. Jay Yelon are joined by Dr. Matthew Tadlock, an expert in maritime surgery and operational planning, to explore one of the most underrepresented envi... more

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In this episode of Frontline Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma, hosts Dr. Joshua Dilday and Dr. Rachel Russo are joined by Dr. Frank Butler and Dr. John Holcomb, to examine one of the most consequential shifts in battlefield medicine: tourniquet rea... more

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In this episode of Frontline Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma Care, host Dr. Joshua Dilday and Dr. Rachel Russo are joined by Dr. Valerie Sams and Dr. Geoffrey Anderson to discuss Critical Care Air Transport Teams (CCAT) and their essential role in... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Frank Butler
Leader in Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Prehospital Trauma Systems
TCCC, Front Line Surgery
Episode: Bleeding Control Episode 1: Prehospital
Dr. Valerie Sams
Physician with extensive CCAT experience and leadership
CCAT / Military Medical Leadership
Episode: The Role of Critical Care Air Transport
Geoff Anderson
Coordinator of care between forward surgical teams and aeromedical evacuation platforms within CCAT
Military Medical Operations
Episode: The Role of Critical Care Air Transport
Mary Ford
Infectious disease expert who has managed complex combat casualty care in wounds and infections.
None stated
Episode: Managing Infection in Combat Casualty Care
Luke Neff
Pediatric surgeon and former US Air Force staff surgeon with deployment experience
US Air Force (retired) / Pediatric surgeon
Episode: Pediatric Surgery
Matt Martin
Trauma surgeon, current practitioner at LA County/retired US Army Colonel with deployment experience
Los Angeles County + US Army (retired)
Episode: Pediatric Surgery
John Holcomb
Renowned trauma surgeon with field experience in modern drone-related injuries, repeat guest
US military medical community, expert on battlefield trauma
Episode: Blast Injury and New Injury Patterns from Drone Warfare
Dr. Jeremy Cannon
Military trauma surgeon and leader in combat casualty care
Director of surgical teams in mass casualty events
Episode: Mass Casualty Management
Colonel Retired Lee Cancio
Director of the US Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center and world-leading expert in burn care
US Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center
Episode: Deployed Burn Management

Hosts

Jay Yelon
Co-host and Navy trauma surgeon
Joshua Dilday
Host of Front Line Surgery, Mastering Military Trauma Care (co-host/co-moderator)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Excellent Show

    An honest and actionable show based on the realities around combat trauma surgery and how to continuously improve skills and TTPs.

    I can’t recommend this show enough as the principles discussed transcend boundaries. Great work to the team that put this show together!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RNewmanMO
    United Statesa year ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong emphasis on readiness and mentoring for early-career surgeons.
Thorough, practical coverage of real-world combat trauma scenarios.
Credible, experience-rich discussions; useful for sponsors seeking serious, professional audiences.
High-quality guests with deep expertise and actionable takeaways.

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Managing Infection in Combat Casualty Care
Q: What are some pitfalls or mistakes to avoid for deployment or future deployments?
Stick to basic infection prevention and control, ensure clear ownership of prevention roles, secure leadership buy-in for training, and implement measurement to verify hand hygiene and other simple bundles are actually followed, even in challenging environments.
Managing Infection in Combat Casualty Care
Q: Is every bacterium these patients are infected with MDR, or should we assume the worst in all cases?
It depends on the stage of injury and care; early sites often involve skin flora, but as patients move through evacuation and prolonged care, gram-negative MDRs become more prevalent, which requires careful antibiotic stewardship and infection control.
Managing Infection in Combat Casualty Care
Q: So Dr. Ford, these infections are increasingly common in recent conflicts. What's most challenging about them?
The challenges include the rapid evolution from skin colonizers at injury to multidrug-resistant organisms during evacuation and hospital care, the destructive nature of blast injuries that impair barriers and immune access, and the need to tailor antibiotics and interventions to a shifting microbiological landscape.
Pediatric Surgery
Q: What surgical considerations are unique for kids in deployed settings?
Choose incision approaches based on age and body habitus (often transverse laparotomy for very young children, midline otherwise), plan for potential limb salvage versus amputation with an eye toward future prosthetics, and rely on host-nation partners for cultural and resource context.
Pediatric Surgery
Q: How do you approach resuscitation in pediatric patients downrange when resources are limited?
Start with careful IV/IO access, use appropriate dosing via Braslow tape, consider whole blood when available, monitor for gastric distension, and avoid over-resuscitation to prevent circulatory overload; aim for early, controlled hemorrhage control and temperature management.

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A series focused on military trauma care, surgical readiness, and battlefield scenario training. Episodes cover pediatric trauma in austere environments, evolving injury patterns from drone warfare, and practical communication with command to keep operations mission-ready. Guests include seasoned trauma surgeons, military physicians, and burn specialists who share hands-on tactics, logistics, and leadership strategies for mass casualty events and deployed settings. The show stands out for its practical, scenario-driven approach, emphasis on joint civilian-military readiness, and mentorship that helps early-career surgeons prepare for deployment while translating battlefield lessons to civilian hospital preparedness.

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