The Cutting Edge: An AAST Podcast
Dive into the dynamic world of trauma, acute care, and emergency general surgery with 'The Cutting Edge,' a podcast created by surgeons, for surgeons.
Brought to you by the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, join us as we explore interviews with industry experts, dissect cutting-edge technologies, and uncover the human side of life beyond the operating room. Stay ahead of the curve with The Cutting Edge, where every episode equips surgeons with essential knowledge for the modern medical landscape.
The Cutting Edge: An AAST Podcast
Episode 12: Around the AAST - Disaster Committee
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In this episode, AAST Disaster Committee Chair Dr. Adam Fox discusses the intersection of trauma surgery, disaster response, emergency management, and prehospital care. He outlines how trauma surgeons contribute across the continuum of care during mass casualty incidents, hurricanes, earthquakes, critical care transport operations, and austere environments. He highlights the skillset required for field trauma care, critical care stabilization, crush injury management, amputations, ICU-level transport, and providing both surgical and primary care support during large-scale disasters.