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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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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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