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Caring for the Critically Injured (01:18)

Maj. Sylvia Vedder is a critical care nurse in the Air Force Reserve.

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Air Force Reserve

Maj. Sylvia Vedder is a critical care nurse in the Air Force Reserve. She helps prepare patients for transport if they require a higher level of medical care. Nurses like Vedder are vital during natural disasters.

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