Mechanical ventilation in the pediatric population brings forth different areas of concern. Couple this with an already stressful patient population and these types of calls can be highly stressful. Join us in the last podcast for 2018 where we dive into the "Silent Killer" in Pediatric mechanical ventilation. This wi…

Join us at AMTC 2018 for a discussion that has been a hot topic around the United States for the past few years. Dr. Mike Hudson, medical director for Classic Air Medical in Utah, joins us. He is one of just a few medical directors in the United States taking a stance on this hot topic. Are we close to following in th…

Using push dose pressors has become common practice in pre-hospital and critical care environments. We have seen many companies adopt protocols that guide the use of medications such as Epinephrine and Phenylephrine as the go-to medications in the setting of Rapid Sequence Intubation, with associated hemodynamic compr…

This is our second in a series of two unique podcasts that takes a look at the road to becoming a Flight Nurse. I'm joined with Kelly Miller, Regional Clinical Manager for the Midwest Region of Air Methods Corporation. We have received numerous podcast requests on the topic of: "What is the best way to achieve the pos…

We have all sat back and thought about the worst scenarios possible. We train on different patient presentations and take great care in understanding our job as a whole. But...Do we take the same time and preparation in our crew resource management skills? How would you respond in different flight-related emergencies…

What is the best tool we have? It is easy to get excited about intubation, chest tubes, or even surgical airways. What saves lives? What tool out of all our procedures and equipment is the best? In the episode, we discuss how to have optimal performance and ways to build on this amazing tool! We couldn’t make this pod…

Join us for a special "hijacked episode" of the podcast. This is a much-needed topic of conversation. The "OODA Loop" process has been discussed in-depth concerning cognitive and performance psychology. However, we often find ourselves task-saturated, tunnel-visioned and stuck in a faulty loop of repetitive error. In…

If you didn't listen to the recent podcast put out by Tyler Christifulli and FOAMfrat called "Trigger Happy Transfusion Confusion" please download and listen via the FOAMfrat podcast feed. Tyler does a great job and provides out-of-the-box thinking on the hot topic of PRBC administration in the transport environment.…

From the authors of David Olvera, FP-C, and Daniel Davis M.D. The abstract introduction: Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is associated with several complications that can increase morbidity and mortality. Among RSI agents used to blunt awareness of the procedure and produce amnesia, ketamine is unique in its classific…

FAST18 was Epic! If you missed FAST18... Don't worry, FAST19 is right around the corner - May 6-8, 2019 in Murfreesboro, TN. This is the fourth release of many FAST18 Rewinds that will be released throughout the next year, leading up to FAST19. This talk is a groundbreaking look into our mental ability to be ready for…

In this episode, Eric responds to the latest podcast by FOAMfrat and Tyler Christifulli, titled "Response Required"! This is a must-listen and a full Re..butt..AL based on the podcast we published a few weeks back called: "The 5 Hottest Questions In Mechanical Ventilation w/ Mike Herman". Lastly, we couldn’t make this…

In this episode, Eric discusses the continuing controversy surrounding the use of Ketamine in the TBI patient. Does Ketamine cause an increase in ICP after administration? Join us for a look at the available literature and review this controversial topic. Lastly, we couldn’t make this podcast without you. Please rate,…

In this episode, Eric is joined by his buddy Mike Herman for a down-and-dirty question-and-answer blitz on mechanical ventilation. We dive into the hottest subjects in mechanical ventilation, where I attempt to answer five questions that are common in pre-hospital critical care. You don't want to miss this episode!! L…

FAST18 was Epic! If you missed FAST18... Don't worry, FAST19 has been planned and booked for May 6-8, 2019 in Murfreesboro, TN. This is the third of many FAST18 Rewinds that will be released throughout the next year, leading up to FAST19. Don't miss this talk on the critical thinking involved in Traumatic Arrest. Join…

High-dose nitro has become a hot topic as of late. In the podcast, I'm joined by Chris Meeks, a Flight Paramedic and the host of the Mind Body Medic Podcast.  Chris and I sit down and discuss the physiology of left systolic and diastolic ventricular failure and how to approach a patient who is in severe overload due t…

This is a unique podcast that takes a look at the road to becoming a Flight Paramedic. I'm joined by the original co-founder of FlightBridgeED-Evan Claunch. We have received numerous podcast requests on the topic of: "What is the best way to achieve the position of Flight Paramedic". What better way to honor Evan as h…

Hot Off the Press! In this podcast, we dive into the 2018 Surviving Sepsis Update and look at the new recommendations, evaluate the evidence, and take a look at how this does or does not fit with other high-level evidence. We dive into the fluid debate, with a focus on Normal Saline vs. Lactated Ringers, whether 30mL/…

We are back to the horrors associated with "The Nightmare Patient". The flight crew is tenuously attempting to rip the patient out of death’s mouth and bring him back from the roaring mouth of oblivion. Will she be saved? How will her care be rendered? In this episode, Bruce Hoffman joins Eric for a look at the comple…

FAST18 was Epic! If you missed FAST18... Don't worry, FAST19 has been planned and booked for May 6-8, 2019 in Murfreesboro, TN. This is the second of many FAST18 Rewinds that will be released throughout the next year, leading up to FAST19. This talk is a groundbreaking look into pediatric resuscitation by a true visio…

This podcast is going to dive into the topic of TIME CONSTANT. Have you ever wondered how we truly determine the exhalation time for our ventilator patients? Time Constant is the concept that guides our care and determines the time needed for proper alveolar filling or emptying. We couple this podcast with a downloada…

This podcast is going to dive into the hot topic of ARDS or lack thereof. I’ve been so excited to review this article and was blown away by its depth and science-based discussion. In this amazing article by Pulmcrit and Josh Farkas, the topic of ARDS is examined with a focus on the Berlin Definition of ARDS, pathophys…

FAST18 was Epic! If you missed FAST18... Don't worry, FAST19 has been planned and booked for May 6-8, 2019 in Murfreesboro, TN. This is the first of many FAST18 Rewinds that will be released throughout the next year, leading up to FAST19. This talk is my keynote talk that ended day 1. Join me in reflection and listen…

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric invites Dr. Bryan C. Morse to discuss REBOA. REBOA is a minimally invasive procedure in which a balloon is inserted into the aorta to control bleeding. This buys time for the patient to receive the surgical care that they require and saves their life. Join us for thi…

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we take a look at CVP and what it means to modern critical care practice. There are a lot of misconceptions about the correct ranges, what it tells us, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this incredibly informative podcast to get you on the road from Zero to Flow! I…

FAST18 is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited! As the clock counts down until the doors open, we are beginning to get a clear understanding of what an incredible gathering of brilliant educators and speakers is going to be in the same building at the same time. With that in mind, Eric has invited Ashley Liebi…

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric is joined by a curio collection of some of the most brilliant minds in the pre-hospital critical care industry to review the top 5 most downloaded podcasts from 2017. It was an incredible year and 2018 is shining just as bright! Download, rate, and review wherever yo…

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric takes a few minutes to delve into an intriguing aspect of the paralytics we carry out on every flight. As the old quote goes, everything is a poison in the right amount, it is perhaps worth applying this, in a manner of speaking, to the pharmacokinetics of the paraly…

Have you ever wondered what happens to that medicine you so easily flush down the IV line of your patient, or in that capsule your patient swallows? We so often take for granted that an incredibly complex, and amazing chain of processes must take place to move the medicine we give to the exact spot where it’s needed.…

In this episode of The FlightBridgED Podcast, Eric and Dave Olvera carve out some time while they are on the road to talk about airway management preparation strategies. Dave has invested many years of his professional career investigating, and researching, among other important projects, how to best optimize intubati…

In this episode of The FlightBridgED Podcast, Eric Bauer, Mike Verkest, and Tyler Christifulli gather around to discuss some of the industry's current patient care fallacies… and facts! When we learn new concepts, we often find ourselves joining the bandwagon, or joining the misfits. Not all concepts are grounded in f…