Just watched all of the episodes last night back to back. Very impressed with how it was presented and the level of professionalism for all involved. Something that really stood out to me was how they calmly exited the bird to get to the wounded. Seemed almost calming.

We had guys medevaced and I was left in the dark about what happened next. This shed some light on it. I'm looking forward to the next episode.

I just finished the 4th eppisode last night. I'm very impressed by the way Nat Geo portrays these guys. I'd say OPSEC was lacking for the individual's. I hate seeing names and faces and hometowns. But I understand the reason of it being a bit more humanizing of them to the viewers.

Amazing to see the dedication with which they respond to each call!

Uploaded latest episode -Episode 5 .....

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...2&postcount=22

Thanks Sdiver.

Thanks, SPK. Not having TV, I rely on youtube and similar links.

Gee, those guys look awfully young.

Pat

Episode 6 added ....

http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...2&postcount=22

This one was a little tough to watch.

It really was... I saw a few comments SFC McNabb's mom made on FB. Their family had a hard time watching it, too.

I wish every American, including children, had to sit and watch this show (or one like it). It's the perfect visual for the phrase "FREEDOM ISN'T FREE".

I have only the highest respect for all of the medical providers like the PJ's on that show but I sincerely hope that all field practice is critiqued/reviewed so that other providers can be better educated to provide even better front line trauma care.......
SFC McNabbs death was tragic and emotional on all fronts and I don't want to second guess the medical personnel that rescue, treat and transport a victim but with a blast that causes a triple amputation like his, there are a few other potential life saving maneuvers that ?? could have been done and infact may have but we as viewers didn't see evidence of it. Decompressing both chests for punctured lungs which is common after a blast injury, running blood through 2 sites not 1....again, I'm not trying the do an AAR since I wasn't there and don't know all that was attempted or done and with such severe wounds, his death was likely inevidable, but......as a trauma surgeon, the idea of forward advanced practitioners with even higher level training and competence seems plausable/reasonable with the horrific wounds seen in this conflict...[where are the 18D's??]
The episode where the PJ had to do a cricothyrotomy; his first, should have been a routine case despite never having done it to a live patient...his practice time should have been 'exhaustive' so that it was almost routine which when I watched that scene a few times, was not 'routine' appearing (I know, TV editing likely was at play).
I feel helpless watching that show, wanting to reach out and help....one of my greatest self disappointments was never having served/being able to use my skills on the hero's that are at war. My involvement with law enforcement as a tactical medical provider is as close as I get and a small way to 'pay back' those that serve.

Respectfully,

ss