This week, Aebhric O’Kelly talks with David Steade, who shares his journey through emergency medical services and military service. He details his experiences in Germany, his transition to the 160th Special Operations, and the challenges of flight medic training. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning in the medical field and offers valuable insights for new medics and nurses entering austere medicine.

Takeaways

David’s journey into EMS began in the 1990s.

He experienced a culture shock when moving to Germany.

His time in Germany included both medical training and cultural exploration.

David transitioned to the 160th Special Operations for advanced training.

Flight medic training was highly competitive and intense.

The 160th is known for its role in special operations and support.

David shared memorable medical cases from his time in the 160th.

He emphasized the importance of learning from mistakes in medicine.

David recommended practical advice for new medics entering austere medicine.

Continuous learning is essential for all medical professionals.

Chapters

00:00 nIntroduction to David Steade

02:50 David's Journey into EMS and Military Service

06:45 Experiences in Germany as a Medic

09:23 Transitioning to the 160th Special Operations

12:00 Flight Medic Training and Challenges

18:14 Understanding the 160th Special Operations

24:10 Memorable Medical Cases in the 160th

28:00 Advice for New Medics and Nurses