by Alex | Feb 20, 2026 | Medical
Tourniquet Myths and Safe Use in Everyday Emergencies For most of my career, I have lived at the intersection of law enforcement and trauma surgery. Working with the Dallas Police Department and in the operating room, I have seen one simple tool decide whether a...
by Alex | Feb 11, 2026 | Medical
Trauma medicine is frequently characterized by urgency. The clock begins the moment the call is received. Every team member responds, and the collective sense of pressure is palpable. This aspect is genuine. I recall my first major trauma activation as a young...
by Alex | Feb 3, 2026 | Medical
Looking back on my work with the third edition of the Parkland Trauma Handbook, what I remember most is the environment that shaped it, not just the book itself. Trauma handbooks usually don’t come from theory. They are built from repeated experience, pressure, and...
by Alex | Jan 26, 2026 | Medical
When I joined the Dallas Police Department Reserve Unit, it wasn’t for an award. I signed up because I wanted to serve. I wanted to stand beside the men and women who step into uncertainty every single day and still answer the call. Being named the 2025 Reserve...
by Alex | Jan 12, 2026 | Medical
People are drawn to stories about heroes. We often talk about the one surgeon, nurse, or leader who steps in and saves the day. For those working in healthcare, this idea can feel familiar, especially during quick decisions in the emergency department or the intense...
