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380th AEW wing leadership works with EMDS for a BFC

An Airman assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron performs a tracheostomy on a simulated injured patient within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 04, 2025. When other methods prove ineffective, a tracheostomy is a way to secure an airway and ensure adequate ventilation in a patient who has sustained severe trauma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sir Wyrick)
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380th AEW wing leadership works with EMDS for a BFC

U.S. Air Force Capt. Julian Tayag, 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron physician assistant explains how to perform a tracheostomy procedure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 04, 2025. In the simulation, medical airmen performed life-saving emergency surgeries at the unit, quickly addressing severe trauma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sir Wyrick)
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380th AEW wing leadership works with EMDS for a BFC

380th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership helps transfer a simulated injured patient to an emergency care facility during a battlefield circulation within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 04, 2025. During the circulation, medical airmen showcased their proficiency in handling critical injuries, utilizing advanced techniques and equipment to stabilize casualties for transport to higher-level care facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sir Wyrick)
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380th AEW wing leadership works with EMDS for a BFC

A low fidelity mannequin, used for medical training, is strapped and waiting to be transferred for further care within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 04, 2025. Mannequins range from low and high fidelity with them ranging in ability to mimic real patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sir Wyrick)
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380th AEW wing leadership works with EMDS for a BFC

380th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership and 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron Airmen move a simulated injured patient onto a spine board within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 04, 2025. Leadership received a hands-on opportunity to assess a patient's condition, stabilized vital signs, and ensured safe transportation to the designated medical facility for advanced care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sir Wyrick)
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380th AEW wing leadership works with EMDS for a BFC

380th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership and 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron Airmen simulate providing emergency care to a low fidelity mannequin within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 04, 2025. As part of the battlefield circulation, Wing Leadership worked closely with the Medical Squadron to assess the medical capabilities and ensure rapid response times in critical situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sir Wyrick)
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380th AEW wing leadership works with EMDS for a BFC

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Skarloken, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, and 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron Airmen simulate an emergency care patient during a battlefield circulation within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 04, 2025. Battlefield circulations provide units with an opportunity to demonstrate aspects of their job while giving leadership a hands-on, interactive experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sir Wyrick)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

A syringe with a local anesthetic agent is held during a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. General anesthesia is a medically supervised tool that uses a combination of medications to render patients unconscious and insensitive to pain during surgery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, observes a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. Surgical teams use the operating suite to deliver patient care by minimizing infection risks. The suite retains a set temperature, humidity, positive air pressure and cleanliness to provide a sterile environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, listens to surgeons explaining surgical procedures during a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. Ganglion cysts located near joints make it difficult to perform certain tasks, therefore an excision is conducted to improve mobility. The surgery coincided with the reopening of the operating suite, now revitalized for enduring surgical capabilities in the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, observes a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. Ganglion cysts located near joints make it difficult to perform certain tasks, therefore an excision is conducted to improve mobility. The surgery coincided with the reopening of the operating suite, now revitalized for enduring surgical capabilities in the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

Surgical tools rest on a tray during a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. Sterile safety equipment is necessary to maintain a clean environment throughout surgical procedures to minimize the risk of infections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force surgeons assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron perform a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. Surgeons used skin rakes to expose the cyst and an electrosurgical pencil to excise and cauterize it. Cauterization effectively destroys bacteria at the surgical site, reducing the risk of postoperative infection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force surgeons assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron perform a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. The 379th EMDS recently reopened their operating suite, providing a more stable area for surgeons to employ high quality operations and support service members within the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force Maj. Andrew Haus, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron general surgeon, center, performs a ganglion cyst excision surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. Surgical teams use the operating suite to deliver patient care by minimizing infection risks. The suite retains a set temperature, humidity, positive air pressure and cleanliness to provide a sterile environment. U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force Maj. Andrew Haus, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron general surgeon, center, examines a ganglion cyst during a surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. The 379th EMDS recently reopened their operating suite, providing a more stable area for surgeons to employ high quality operations and support service members within the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Maria Arriola, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron surgical technician, right, assists Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, in the donning of safety gloves within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. Sterile safety equipment is necessary to maintain a clean environment throughout surgical procedures to minimize the risk of infections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron and 379th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership cut a ribbon during an operating suite reopening ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. The operating suite is an area used by surgical teams to deliver patient care by minimizing infection risks. The suite must retain a set temperature, humidity, positive air pressure and cleanliness to provide a sterile environment for surgical procedures to be performed safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron and 379th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership cut a ribbon during an operating suite reopening ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 8, 2025. The operating suite is an area used by surgical teams to deliver patient care by minimizing infection risks. The suite must retain a set temperature, humidity, positive air pressure and cleanliness to provide a sterile environment for surgical procedures to be performed safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th EMDS performs tonsillectomy

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron electrocauterize an incision during a tonsillectomy within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. Electrocauterization is the use of extreme heat to a focal area to stop the bleeding once the tonsils have been removed. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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