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FIGURE 2 Opening lectures. Tips and Tricks with the Experts
The conference also featured hands-on workshops and expert
discussions that provided practical knowledge for partici-
pants. Dr. Geir Strandenes, of Norway, and Dr. Yann Daniel,
of France, shared their own experiences with far-forward
blood transfusion. 12,13 French experts Dr. Frédérique Gignoux-
Froment, Dr. Émeric Saguin, and Psy Clémence Deux ad-
dressed the topic of managing psychiatric cases in the field.
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Dr. Christophe Dubecq, of France, demonstrated the applica-
tion of portable ultrasound technology in remote locations.
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Additional workshops covered innovations in SOF medical
care (e.g., hemorrhage control techniques, virtual simulation,
telemedicine, drones, mechanical ventilation; Figure 4).
FIGURE 4 Hands-on workshops.

FIGURE 3 SOMA.

Prof. Nicolas Donat (France), Dr. Winston de Mello (Britain)
discussed how to manage the care of a burn casualty. Prof.
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Marcus Larsson (Sweden), Dr. Yann Bauvent (France), and
OR-7 Ruben Ström (Sweden) proposed practical solutions to
operate in (very) cold conditions, while Dr. Philippe Laitse-
lart (France), Dr. Pilar Lamade (Germany) shared anesthesia
and analgesia techniques and procedures adapted for ruck,
truck, house, and plane. Dr. Stefan Hellander (Sweden) and
Dr. Jean-Baptiste Caruhel (France) detailed how do to manage
an airway, intubate, and ventilate in the field. 17,18

Prof. Cécile Ficko and Prof. Olivier Dubourg, from France,
discussed how to deal with malaria and other infections in the
field, 19,20 and Dr. Nicolas Carbonnel and Dr. Nicolas Ribaud,
advantages, while Dr. John Quinn, from the Czech Republic, also from France, explored the SOF medical support for both
presented innovative strategies for damage control resuscita- high altitude low opening (HALO) and diving.
tion under high-casualty conditions. 6,7
Session: SOF Surgery
Session: SOF Medicine
Attendees engaged with groundbreaking presentations on sur-
The SOF medicine session further explored essential topics. gical innovations and emerging technologies. Dr. Samer Attar
Mr. Mike Hetzler, of the U.S., discussed the importance of presented lessons learned from surgical experiences in com-
continuous training programs for SOF medics to maintain bat zones (e.g., Ukraine, Syria, Gaza). Prof. Yvain Goudard
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readiness. Prof. Brice Malgras, of France, provided insights (France) highlighted the potential of the RAPACE remote
into effective strategies for non-combatant evacuation oper- surgery system. Dr. Paul Parker discussed advancements
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ations. Dr. Sean Keenan shared updates on prolonged field in aortic and junctional tourniquet technology, 23,24 while Dr.
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care advancements. Dr. Anaïs Duffaud, of France, examined Jean-Charles de Schoutheete and Dr. Arthur Bun, of Belgium,
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the psychological and physical toll of “SOF Operator Syn- shared their experiences with civilian medical deployments in
drome,” offering recommendations for mitigating its effects. 11 austere environments.
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