Ricky M. Ditzel, Jr., SSG (ret)

Chairman and Co-Founder
Special Operations Forces to School of Medicine , United States

Ricky Ditzel Jr. served as a US Army Special Operations Flight Paramedic. As a special operations flight paramedic, Ricky treated US and allied forces service members who suffered from the acute and chronic effects of traumatic brain injury. These experiences propelled Ricky to become a neurodegenerative disease researcher and vocal advocate for brain and mental health. Ricky is currently pursuing a career as a physician at RUSH Medical College (class of 2027). In addition, he is on the board for the Special Operations Medical Association, the Neuroacanthocytosis Advocacy USA, and the Committee on Tactical Emergency Casualty Care.

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Presentation(s):

• Maximizing Scarce Fluid Resources Far Forward: Carotid Velocity Time Interval for Assessing Fluid Responsiveness during Prolonged Field Care

  Wednesday, May 7, 2025
  14:10 - 14:20 East Coast USA Time