Journal of Special Operations Medicine

About Journal of Special Operations Medicine

This Podcast introduces and discusses the important topics in each issues of the Journal of Special Operations Medicine RSSVERIFY

Publisher

Journal of Special Operations Medicine

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jan 2020

Latest episode

30 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 45 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   30 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   JSOM Summer Podcast

   Medical Editor Sydney Duke interviews experts on expeditionary ultrasound, trauma gel, telemedicine lessons from pararescue, rethinking IFAKs for modern warfare, and predictors of success in military special operations courses.

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   9 May 2026

   Spring 2026 JSOM Podcast

   Episode Description: In this spring edition of the Journal of Special Operations Medicine Podcast, the team examines evolving challenges at the intersection of behavioral health, combat trauma care, and medical technology in austere environments. Drawing from recent JSOM publications, the discussion highlights how modern warfare—characterized by remote engagement, prolonged care timelines, and rapid technological integration—is reshaping both injury patterns and treatment strategies across the continuum of care. The episode reviews three featured articles. First, a case report explores the augmentation of cognitive processing therapy (CPT) with spiritual counseling in a Special Operations Forces (SOF) operator experiencing PTSD and moral injury following indirect trauma exposure via drone surveillance. Second, a systematic review of orthopedic trauma in the Russia–Ukraine conflict outlines current injury patterns dominated by blast and high-velocity mechanisms, along with implications for surgical management and long-term rehabilitation. Third, a pilot study evaluates AI-assisted lung ultrasound interpretation by novice medics, demonstrating improved diagnostic accuracy and confidence in identifying pneumothorax in resource-limited settings. Together, these discussions underscore the increasing complexity of operational medicine, where providers must integrate psychological, surgical, and technological considerations to optimize outcomes in dynamic and constrained environments. Guests / Hosts: - Jessica Rodriguez — Medical student, incoming surgical resident; co-host - Sydney Duke — Medical student; co-host - Matthew Faranella — Medical student with operational perspective; co-host - Dan Godbee — Medical Editor, JSOM (introductory commentary) Key Topics Covered: - PTSD and moral injury, including indirect trauma exposure in modern warfare - Integration of spiritual counseling with evidence-based psychotherapy (CPT) - Role of military chaplains in operational and clinical settings - Orthopedic trauma patterns from near-peer conflict (blast, drone, and high-velocity injuries) - Damage control orthopedics, infection mitigation, and rehabilitation strategies - AI-assisted point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for pneumothorax detection - Operational considerations for deploying AI and ultrasound across echelons of care - Triage and decision-making in mass casualty (MASCAL) scenarios Operational Relevance: This episode highlights the expanding scope of operational medicine, emphasizing the need for adaptable, multidisciplinary approaches that address both physical and psychological injury. It also critically examines how emerging technologies can enhance frontline capability while reinforcing the importance of context-appropriate application in austere and combat environments. Major Takeaways: - Indirect exposure to trauma is an increasing driver of PTSD and moral injury - Spiritual counseling may enhance engagement and outcomes in select patient populations - Blast and drone-related injuries continue to define modern combat trauma - Early stabilization and infection control remain essential to survivability - AI-assisted diagnostics improve medic performance but require careful operational integration - POCUS is most impactful in triage and higher echelons of care rather than point of injury

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   2 Mar 2026

   JSOM Conversations with Sam Patrick | Dr. Frank Butler on Tactical Combat Casualty Care

   Thirty years after the emergence of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), this inaugural episode brings together two voices deeply connected to its legacy. Host Sam Patrick sits down with Dr. Frank Butler, the architect of modern TCCC, for a focused conversation on the lessons that shaped the framework—and the challenges now facing its future. Drawing from operational experience and contemporary observations, including tourniquet misuse seen in Ukraine, the discussion examines how hard-won medical knowledge evolves, adapts, and risks being forgotten when training and doctrine drift from first principles. This episode is a reflection on where TCCC began, what it has become, and why its core ideas must continue to be taught, questioned, and reinforced for the next generation. This episode is sponsored by The Honor Foundation.

Inside a recent episode

JSOM Summer Podcast

Published 30 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] This article is by Austin Gotchik, Jacob Oding, Mason Blacker, Eric DeSauce, and Steven Rush. So... This article is a study where they reviewed 13 telemedicine consultations involving 28 patients over a 10-year period in an attempt to evaluate really how telemedicine supports military and medical operations in austere environments. So a little bit of background on this is that obviously, as we all know, that based off different articles we've talked about and kind of just the trajectory that things are going, that modern military operations are increasingly incurring in remote locations where evacuations could take hours or even days. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

25 ratings

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5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

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Engagement

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