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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 fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Med Flight. This episode takes a deep dive into the nuances of trauma-induced tension pneumothorax and the art of rapid chest decompression in the field.
They cover everything from recognizing life-threatening tension physiology to deciding between a needle decompression and a finger thoracostomy and the evolving prehospital protocols that could save lives. Dr. Taylor shares insights on resuscitative ultrasound, operational challenges, and why empirical chest decompression may be the next standard of care for flight and EMS crews. Whether you’re a seasoned critical care provider or new to trauma medicine, this discussion will leave you better equipped to handle the unpredictable.
Available wherever you listen to podcasts or directly on our website, flightbridgeed.com. While there, explore our award-winning courses designed to elevate your critical care knowledge and professional practice.
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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 fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Med Flight. This episode takes a deep dive into the nuances of trauma-induced tension pneumothorax and the art of rapid chest decompression in the field.
They cover everything from recognizing life-threatening tension physiology to deciding between a needle decompression and a finger thoracostomy and the evolving prehospital protocols that could save lives. Dr. Taylor shares insights on resuscitative ultrasound, operational challenges, and why empirical chest decompression may be the next standard of care for flight and EMS crews. Whether you’re a seasoned critical care provider or new to trauma medicine, this discussion will leave you better equipped to handle the unpredictable.
Available wherever you listen to podcasts or directly on our website, flightbridgeed.com. While there, explore our award-winning courses designed to elevate your critical care knowledge and professional practice.
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