What begins as respiratory distress quickly spirals into a critical care nightmare. In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric Bauer is joined by Kari Young to break down a challenging case that tests clinical reasoning, airway management, and ventilatory decision-making under pressure. Together, they walk t…

In this compelling episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric Bauer is joined by Kari Young, Advanced Practice Paramedic and educator, for another installment of The Nightmare Series. Together, they dissect a complex critical care case where the obvious diagnosis was only the beginning. What initially appeared to be…

This episode of the FlightBridgeED podcast focuses on acute decompensated left heart failure, especially in the transport setting. Dr. Mike Lauria frames these patients through the lens of the SCAI cardiogenic shock spectrum, with special attention to the earlier A and B stages that can be easy to underestimate. While…

This episode of the FlightBridgeED podcast focuses on post-cardiac arrest care during critical care transport, particularly for crews moving patients from outside or critical access hospitals to higher levels of care. Dr. Mike Lauria frames the post-ROSC patient around a simple mental model: help the heart, hunt for t…

This episode provides an overview of cardiogenic shock and explains why it remains such a major problem despite decades of progress in treating acute coronary syndromes. Dr. Mike Lauria notes that while STEMI and other ACS outcomes have improved dramatically with better systems, PCI, and modern cardiac care, mortality…

This episode is an overview of acute right heart failure, with a strong emphasis on why the right ventricle is so vulnerable and why clinicians often miss its role in critically ill patients. Dr. Mike Lauria explains that, unlike the left ventricle, the RV is designed to pump against a low-pressure, high-compliance pu…

This week’s FAST Replay is a double feature! Two talks that tackle high-stakes medicine from completely different angles, but with the same underlying theme: thinking differently when the usual approach isn’t enough. First up, Brittany Bernardoni takes us into the rapidly evolving world of Extracorporeal Cardiopulmon…

We’re continuing our FAST Replay series, bringing you full sessions recorded live from past FAST conferences as we build toward FAST26: Austin. This episode features Jeff Jarvis and covers a wide range of topics that directly address how we practice in EMS. From trauma care to airway to cardiac arrest, this session w…

This episode focuses on the critically ill patient with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and explains why this subgroup is especially dangerous in emergency and transport medicine. Dr. Mike Lauria distinguishes PAH from the broader label of “pulmonary hypertension,” emphasizing that elevated pulmonary pressures c…

This episode reviews the newly released 2026 pulmonary embolism guidelines with an emphasis on what matters most for critical care and transport clinicians: identifying the sickest PE patients early and recognizing how quickly they can deteriorate. Dr. Michael Lauria stresses that although pulmonary embolism is common…

We’re continuing our FAST Replay series, bringing you full sessions recorded live from past FAST conferences as we build toward FAST26: Austin. This episode is a talk from FAST25: Lexington that covers a lot of ground, but it all comes back to one question: Why are we doing what we’re doing? From cardiac arrest to se…

We’re continuing our FAST Replay series, bringing you full sessions recorded live from past FAST conferences as we build toward FAST26: Austin! This episode takes on a topic everyone talks about… but few fully understand: evidence-based medicine. What does it actually mean in EMS? This session breaks it down in a way…

Over the next several episodes leading up to FAST26: Austin, we’re bringing you full sessions recorded live from past FAST conferences straight from the session recordings! This episode features Bruce Hoffman, RN, paramedic, educator, and FlightBridgeED Senior Educator. Bruce is known for pushing beyond the “what” an…

In this episode of the FlightBridgeED OB Critical Care Transport series, Dr. Mike Lauria is joined by maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Liz Gartner to tackle one of the most commonly missed and dangerous metabolic emergencies in pregnancy: diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). While DKA is familiar to most clinicians, pre…

In this episode of FlightBridgeED, Dr. Mike Lauria is joined by maternal-fetal medicine specialists Dr. Alex Pfeiffer and Dr. Liz Gartner for a practical, transport-focused deep dive into trauma in pregnancy. With maternal morbidity and mortality rising in the U.S. and more obstetric patients requiring transfer from s…

Episode Description In this powerful and highly practical episode, Eric Bauer is joined by Dr. Scott Weingart for a deep dive into mechanical ventilation strategy, critical thinking in metabolic acidosis, and the nuanced management of obstructive lung disease. You’ll hear honest, experience-driven insights that chall…

In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Dr. Mike Lauria welcomes back Dr. Nick George to dissect a topic that’s long overdue for critical discussion: airway management in critical care transport—and whether your background matters. Does being a paramedic or a nurse predict first-pass success rate? Does prior t…

In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Dr. Mike Lauria is joined by Dr. Nick George, a retrieval and EMS physician currently practicing full-time in Darwin, Australia. Together, they break down the often-overwhelming topic of aortic emergencies in a way that’s brilliantly simple, practical, and immediately app…

In this powerful and unfiltered episode, Eric Bauer sits down with Dr. Mark Piehl—pediatric ICU physician, trauma resuscitation expert, and inventor of the LifeFlow device—for a deep conversation that will reshape how you think about blood product administration in trauma care. From pediatric hemorrhagic shock to adul…

Get ready for a transformative episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, where host Eric Bauer teams up with EMS trailblazer Dr. Peter Antevy to dive into the life-saving world of pre-hospital hemorrhage control and blood product administration. Discover how whole blood is reshaping trauma care, doubling survival rates f…

In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Dr. Michael Lauria sits down with Dr. Bryce Taylor—flight physician, trauma educator, and surgical critical care expert—for a deep dive into one of the most visually shocking and physiologically demanding scenarios in transport medicine: the patient with an open abdomen.…

What if the biggest mistake you’re making with your COPD vent patients isn’t in what you’re doing—but in how fast you’re doing it? In this episode, Eric Bauer takes us deep into the nuances of ventilating a COPD patient in acute respiratory failure. Through a complex case breakdown, Eric challenges conventional think…

Join Eric Bauer and Dr. Mike Lauria as they dissect two challenging critical care transport cases centered on managing respiratory failure in obese and morbidly obese patients. Get ready for a deep dive into advanced physiological concepts, practical tips for troubleshooting ventilator settings, and real-world lessons…

In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Dr. Michael Lauria and guest Dr. Alex Pfeiffer, a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) fellow, delve into the critical and complex topic of Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder (PAS). With its rapidly evolving complications, this condition demands acute recognition, careful transp…

Explore the fascinating world of 12-lead ECG interpretation with a special guest, Reid Gilbert-Vass, PA-C, creator of "ECG Lectures with Reid" on YouTube. Reid discusses his journey from Marine Corps logistics to EMS and ultimately becoming a PA specializing in cardiology. Learn his structured, anatomy-driven approach…

In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Dr. Michael Lauria dives deep into the art and science of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV), exploring how to optimize CPAP and BiPAP for critically ill patients. Discover advanced techniques to fine-tune ventilator settings, evaluate effectiveness, and r…

In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast: MDCAST, we continue our OB Critical Care Series, focusing on airway management in critically ill obstetric patients. Hosted by Dr. Michael Lauria and featuring special guest Dr. Emily McQuaid-Hanson, Director of OB Anesthesia at the University of New Mexico, this episode…

Join Dr. Mike Lauria and guest Dr. Bryce Taylor, an experienced flight physician, as they delve into the complexities of transporting patients with severe gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. From the nuances of variceal versus non-variceal bleeds to cutting-edge resuscitation strategies and critical airway management, thi…

In this episode of the FlightBridgeED MDCAST Podcast, Dr. Michael Lauria and Dr. Elizabeth Garchar delve into a vital topic for EMS and critical care: managing preterm labor in transport. They tackle the complexities of diagnosing preterm labor, the nuances of patient risk factors, and the pillars of effective preterm…

Join us for another captivating episode of The FlightBridgeED MDCAST as Dr. Michael Lauria explores trauma medicine's most critical and evolving skill: the finger thoracostomy. Featuring special guest Dr. Bryce Taylor, a seasoned emergency physician, and flight medicine fellow currently doing a retrieval medicine fell…