This week, Aebhric chats with Dr Peter Anders Christiansen (PAC), a former senior medical officer in the Danish Special Forces, who discusses his work in PTSD treatment using Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) and his role in developing the Nordic Special Operations Combat Medic Course. He shares insights on the effectiveness of SGB for veterans suffering from PTSD, the challenges of medical training in NATO countries, and the future of special operations medical education in Europe. PAC also offers valuable advice for new medics entering austere medical environments.

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Takeaways

SGB is effective for treating hyperarousal in PTSD.

The amygdala's reset can significantly improve PTSD symptoms.

The Nordic Special Operations Combat Medic Course was developed to standardise training.

Collaboration among Nordic countries was vital to creating the NSOC.

Future funding and strategic changes will impact medical training in Europe.

Interoperability among NATO countries is essential for effective medical support.

Cultural differences affect the implementation of medical training across nations.

New medics must adapt to austere medical environments.

Improvisation is crucial in emergency medical situations.

The importance of continuous education and recertification for medics.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Peter Anders Christiansen

01:31 Innovative PTSD Treatment: Stellate Ganglion Block

12:34 The Nordic Special Operations Combat Medic Course

34:34 Future of NSOCM and European Medical Training

49:27 Advice for New Medics in Austere Medicine