MD, MPH, FACS, FAEMS
Dr. Alex Eastman
Why Systems Save More Lives Than Heroes
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...
The Minutes That Matter. Bridging the Prehospital Gap
It was early in my professional experience when I realized that trauma treatment isn't just about the surgical process inside the OR. The way I have experienced this was during the early 2000's at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. I repeatedly observed that many...
The Dallas Police Department Tactical Medic Program and Why It Matters
The Dallas Police Department Tactical Medic Program has been part of my professional life for more than two decades. This is not a technical case study or a timeline of events. It is an overview of where the program came from, how it developed, and why it continues to...