This is Part 2 of a 2-part webinar series on hostile environment medicine with tactical care instructor and paramedic Scott King.
Following on from Part 1 (The Fundamentals of Hostile Environment Medicine), this session takes a deep dive into the critical topic of massive haemorrhage control. In austere and high-threat settings, uncontrolled bleeding remains the leading cause of preventable death. This conversation explores the latest techniques, technologies, and human factors influencing trauma care in these environments.
Drawing on real-world operational experience, Scott covers:
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Tourniquet placement: from ‘high and tight’ to deliberate application and conversion
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Hemostatic agents: what’s changed, what works, and when to use them
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Junctional injury management and the limits of field intervention
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Wound packing: what responders often get wrong and how to get it right
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Tactical triage and decision-making in mass casualty incidents
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The importance of training, trust in kit, and self-preservation under pressure
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A look ahead at future developments in haemorrhage control, from AI to nanotechnology
This final session builds directly on the foundational principles laid out in Part 1 and completes the series with practical, field-tested guidance for anyone preparing to deliver care in complex or hostile settings.
Scott King is a paramedic with over 22 years’ experience in ambulance services, military instruction, and hostile environment training. He continues to advise on hostile awareness and tactical casualty care for UK Government, NGO, and specialist responders.
Contact Scott directly via [email protected]
This is the first session of a series exploring hostile medicine in depth, designed to complement the upcoming Hostile Environment Medicine Course in Namibia this June.