18: Dr. Andy Tang, Trauma Director, University of Arizona Medical Center

Doctor Tang is a trauma surgeon, professor of surgery, and the Director of Trauma at the University of Arizona Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. Doctor Tang joins Mike and Jim to discuss things related not only to trauma and medicine, but also leadership, teaching, and working under pressure. Hear the Doc explain what he knows about certain prehospital practices and what we could do better as part of a larger trauma system. Are chest seals worth while? Should we transport people in the back of police cars? What are your odds of survival if you get shot? Hear the answers to these questions and more in this episode! Philadelphia PD transports patients with penetrating trauma: Link Be sure to check out the Southwest Regional Trauma Conference, link here Photo used with permission, Credit: Roni Ziemba, Ziemba Photographic Arts, http://ziembaphoto.com and on Facebook @ziembaphoto Remember that we publish new episodes on the 1st and the 15th of every month! Find us on Facebook @TacTangents or email us at [email protected] www.tacticaltangents.com Intro music credit: Bensound.com