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379th EMDS performs tonsillectomy

Hemostatic clamps, dissecting scissors and a syringe with local anesthetic agent rest on a surgical tray during a tonsillectomy within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. The 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron provides medical care to U.S. joint and coalition partners across the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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379th EMDS performs tonsillectomy

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron uses hemostatic clamps during a tonsillectomy within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. The surgical team has many modalities to control bleeding during invasive procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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379th EMDS performs tonsillectomy

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron holds a tonsil during a tonsillectomy within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. Tonsils are small, soft lymphatic tissues in the back of the mouth that help filter out bacteria to prevent infection. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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379th EMDS performs tonsillectomy

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron perform a tonsillectomy within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. The surgical team is able to utilize high grade medical equipment and technology to bring extensive quality surgical care to the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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379th EMDS performs tonsillectomy

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron perform a tonsillectomy within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. Though displaced from the normal operating suite due to construction, the 379th EMDS is able to continue high quality operations and support the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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379th EMDS performs tonsillectomy

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron perform a tonsillectomy within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. A team of specialized Airmen is required to work in small spaces in order to safely remove tonsils. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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379th EMDS performs tonsillectomy

A U.S. Air Force surgeon assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron performs a tonsillectomy within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. The surgical team underwent years of extensive training and practice to be able to concentrate efforts on efficient surgical management of problems that cannot be solved by medicine alone. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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379th EMDS performs tonsillectomy

A U.S. Air Force surgeon assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron exposes a patient’s oropharynx in preparation for a tonsillectomy within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. A sterile environment was created to aid in the removal of the tonsils with the lowest risk of postoperative infection. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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379th EMDS performs tonsillectomy

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron positions anesthetic face mask to provide oxygen for a patient during anesthesia within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. Preoxygenating the patient allows for safe induction of sleep while placing a breathing tube into the airway. The anesthesiologist also has the ability to utilize a combination of gas and intravenous medicine. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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379th EMDS performs tonsillectomy

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron prepare a patient for surgery within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2025. The patient underwent modern general anesthesia to sleep comfortably through a tonsillectomy operation, which otherwise would have been a painful procedure. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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378 ECES and 378 EMDS hone crisis response readiness capabilitie

U.S. Air Force first responders assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron participate in a traffic accident exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2024. Exercise participants tested response times and capabilities to ensure any possible casualty will receive the best level of critical care. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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378 ECES and 378 EMDS hone crisis response readiness capabilitie

U.S. Air Force first responders assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron participate in a traffic accident exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2024. The U.S. Air Force regularly tests and evaluates the readiness of its first responders through crisis scenarios to ensure Airmen have the necessary skills to provide life-saving care to fellow service members under stressful conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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378 ECES and 378 EMDS hone crisis response readiness capabilitie

A U.S. Air Force firefighter assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron extinguishes a fire during a traffic accident exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2024. The U.S. Air Force regularly tests and evaluates the readiness of its first responders through crisis scenarios to ensure Airmen have the necessary skills to provide life-saving care to fellow service members under stressful conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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378 ECES and 378 EMDS hone crisis response readiness capabilitie

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron participate in a group huddle after completing the first half of a traffic accident exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2024. The debriefing provided an opportunity to receive immediate feedback to ensure everyone learned from the exercise to improve their emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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378 ECES and 378 EMDS hone crisis response readiness capabilitie

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron and first responders assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron participate in a traffic accident exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2024. Integrating firefighters and medical professionals in readiness exercises helps test established procedures and strengthen relationships and trust between the different specialties, ensuring first responders are ready to face any challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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378 ECES and 378 EMDS hone crisis response readiness capabilitie

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron and first responders assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron participate in a traffic accident exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2024. Integrating firefighters and medical professionals in readiness exercises helps test established procedures and strengthen relationships and trust between the different specialties, ensuring first responders are ready to face any challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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378 ECES and 378 EMDS hone crisis response readiness capabilitie

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron extinguish a fire during a traffic accident exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2024. The U.S. Air Force remains committed to maintaining a ready and responsive force, capable of overcoming any real-world crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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378 ECES and 378 EMDS hone crisis response readiness capabilitie

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron extinguish a fire during a traffic accident exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2024. This exercise demonstrated and enhanced the participants’ readiness, integration and response skills while operating in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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378 ECES and 378 EMDS hone crisis response readiness capabilitie

A U.S. Air Force firefighter assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron stands in front of an exercise scenario at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2024. The U.S. Air Force remains committed to maintaining a ready and responsive force, capable of overcoming any real-world crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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378 ECES and 378 EMDS hone crisis response readiness capabilitie

A vehicle is set on fire during a traffic accident exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2024. This exercise demonstrated and enhanced the participants’ readiness, integration and response skills while operating in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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