Summer 2025 JSOM Podcast

🎙️ Fall 2025 JSOM Podcast In this edition of the Journal of Special Operations Medicine (JSOM) Podcast, hosts Jessica, Sydney, and Matthew explore three cutting-edge articles shaping the future of operational medicine: 🛡️ Penetrating Axilla Injuries in Ceramic Plate Coverage: Matthew unpacks a compelling case series on the effectiveness of four-plate body armor systems in protecting vital axillary structures, drawing from his own experience as a Ranger medic. https://jsomonline.org/product/penetrating-axilla-injuries-and-ceramic-plate-coverage-a-special-operations-case-series/ ❄️ Mitigating Heat Loss in IV Tubing During Austere Blood Transfusions: Sydney reviews a West Point study quantifying how cold environments impact transfusion safety—and what innovations might help preserve blood temperature in the field. https://jsomonline.org/product/mitigating-heat-loss-in-iv-tubing-during-austere-blood-transfusions/ 🩸 Lab Evaluation of Four Ukrainian-Manufactured Tourniquets: Jessica breaks down a comparative study assessing the performance, durability, and design of Ukrainian tourniquets under simulated battlefield conditions. https://jsomonline.org/product/lab-evaluation-of-four-ukrainian-manufactured-tourniquets/ Plus, Dr. Dan Godbee highlights two additional must-read articles on prehospital blood use and JSOM’s ongoing commitment to mentoring medics through the publishing process. https://jsomonline.org/product/a-back-to-basics-approach-for-resuscitation-storage-and-transportation-of-whole-blood-in-chest-harness/ https://jsomonline.org/product/advocating-for-the-prehospital-administration-of-low-titer-o-whole-blood-dispelling-myths-and-misinformation/ Subscribe, rate, and review—inform your thinking with the latest in SOF medical science. Follow our Social Media - Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn @JSOMOnline. [email protected]