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Message started by verslagen1 on 07/22/10 at 18:51:40

Title: No man left behind
Post by verslagen1 on 07/22/10 at 18:51:40

http://www.militarytimes.com/multimedia/video/?bctid=51745112001

The story is about Channing Moss, who was impaled by a live RPG during a Taliban ambush while on patrol. Army protocol says that medivac choppers are never to carry anyone with a live round in him. Even though they feared it could explode, the flight crew said darn the protocol and flew him to the nearest aid station.
Again, protocol said that in such a case the patient is to be put in a sandbagged area away from the surgical unit, given a shot of morphine and left to wait (and die) until others are treated. Again, the medical team ignored the protocol.
Here's a short video put together by the Military Times, which includes actual footage of the surgery where Dr. John Oh, a Korean immigrant who became a naturalized citizen and went to West Point, removed the live round with the help of volunteers and a member of the EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) team.
Moss has undergone six operations but is doing well at home in Gainesville, GA. I think you'll find the video absolutely remarkable.

Title: Re: No man left behind
Post by Skid Mark on 07/22/10 at 19:40:47

Title: Re: No man left behind
Post by kimchris1 on 07/22/10 at 19:46:29

Yes I agree the video is remarkable. As I viewed the video I thought to myself, what amazing steady hands the surgeon had.
For himself as well as the others that helped and put their lives on the line as well to save his really shows dedication as well as compassion for a fellow soldier.
Thanks Versalgan for sharing. Kim

Title: Re: No man left behind
Post by gerald.hughes on 07/22/10 at 19:47:58

Isn't it amazing how most military doctors are about relieving pain and saving lives, rather than maxing out their insurance billings and building their stock portfolios?

Title: Re: No man left behind
Post by babyhog on 07/23/10 at 06:10:29

Wow, thanks for sharing that Vers! Un-f***ing-believable and truly amazing.