Grand Slam Wing commander observes 379th EMDS perform surgery

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

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

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, 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

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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