In this episode, we welcome Andy Thomas, a former RAF medic who went on to qualify as a paramedic with the NHS. Deployed to Afghanistan in 2009, Andy gained firsthand experience providing emergency care in a war zone. Having left the military around 8–9 years ago, he joins us today to share his insights on the challenges of battlefield medicine.
Tune in as Andy discusses:
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Delivering pre-hospital care in combat situations
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The unique challenges of treating pediatric patients in a war zone
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Training and adapting in high-pressure environments
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Learning from mistakes in healthcare
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And much more!
