The FlightBridgeED Podcast

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The FlightBridgeED Podcast provides convenient, easy-to-understand critical care medical education and current topics related to the air medical industry. Each topic builds on another and weaves together a solid foundation of emergency, critical care, and prehospital medicine.

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The FlightBridgeED Podcast episodes:

05.03.2024
FAST Archives: Do Any of These Medications Work in Cardiac Arrest? Demystifying the Controversies!
In this episode of The FAST Archives, William Heuser brings his extensive experience as a clinical critical care pharmacist, clinical toxicologist, and certified Flight Paramedic to demystify the controversial world of resuscitative medicine. In his dynamic talk, "Do Any of...
05.02.2024
FAST Archives: Teaching, Trusting, and Teen Driving
Welcome back to The FAST Archives! In this episode, Ashley Liebig delivers a compelling talk, "Teaching, Trusting, and Teen Driving," where she explores the nuanced realities of learning, teaching, and belonging. Through her insights into psychological safety, cognitive learning theory,...
05.01.2024
Civilian Trauma Training: Lessons From Wartime Civilian Training with Kevin Collopy
In this compelling episode of the FlightBridgeED podcast, recorded at CCTMC24, we dive deep with Kevin Collopy, a distinguished figure in trauma care and awarded Best Research for his poster during the conference's Scientific Assembly. Kevin shares his groundbreaking work...
04.30.2024
FAST Archives: ECPR Across The Twin Cities
In this episode of The FAST Archives, we explore an innovative approach to cardiac arrest treatment with Jason Bartos, a leading figure in the field of cardiology and critical care at the University of Minnesota. Jason delves into the world...
04.29.2024
FAST Archives: Hey, Katamine... You're Not That Special!
In this episode of The FAST Archives, join one of our favorite Kiwis, Rob Bryant as he takes a critical look at Ketamine, a drug that's as much a star in the medical field as it is a subject of...
04.26.2024
FAST Archives: AFE: The 3 B's
This episode from The FAST Archives explores a rare and high-stakes medical emergency: amniotic fluid embolism (AFE). Allison Herman, a seasoned RN with seventeen years of experience across ER, ICU, and helicopter EMS, shares a remarkable case involving this critical...
04.24.2024
FAST Archives: Stayin' Alive - Impella Device and Left Ventricular Mechanical Circulatory Support in in Critical Care Transport
Join us for an insightful episode from The FAST Archives, featuring "Stayin' Alive: Impella Device and Left Ventricular Mechanical Circulatory Support in Critical Care Transport," presented by Michael Lauria. A former USAF Pararescueman and Critical Care/Flight Paramedic, Michael is now...
04.23.2024
FAST Archives: A Difficult Pill to Swallow: 3 Unforgiveable Sins in Medicine
In this episode from The FAST Archives, we explore the powerful talk, "A Difficult Pill to Swallow: 3 Unforgivable Sins in Medicine." As pressures mount to keep emergency services running smoothly, many first responders are driven to work extra shifts...
04.22.2024
FAST Archives: Paramedics: The Master Multitasker... Right?
In this episode of The FAST Archives miniseries, we're replaying Geoff Murphy's talk from a previous FAST event, "Paramedics: The Master Multitasker... Right?" In this captivating talk, Geoff, from Master Your Medics, delves into the challenge paramedics (as well as...
04.19.2024
FAST Archives: The Folk Science of Sepsis
Catch our latest episode with Brian Behn sharing his talk from a previous FAST event entitled, 'The Folk Science of Sepsis.' Brian explores and exposes possible gaps in the understanding of sepsis by EMS and critical care transport providers because...
04.19.2024
FAST Archives: Finding Feedback
Welcome to the second episode of the FAST Archives mini-series! In this episode, we dive into a crucial conversation with Ginger Locke titled "Finding Feedback," where she examines the culture of feedback in EMS and Critical Care Transport. Unlike other...
04.17.2024
FAST Archives: Silent Killers in Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation
Welcome to the FlightBridgeED Podcast! We're kicking off this special mini-series, "The FAST Archives," replaying some of our favorite talks from past FAST conferences. These moments made us laugh, think twice, and gave us the tools to be better providers....
03.28.2024
Mind Over Medicine: Navigating Cognitive Bias in Emergency Medicine w/ Ashley Bauer
In this gripping episode of "Mind Over Medicine," we dive deep into the critical, often unseen world of cognitive bias in emergency medicine. With the clock ticking and lives in the balance, emergency room professionals make split-second decisions that can...
03.04.2024
MDCast w/ Dr. Michael Lauria - Mechanical Ventilation and ARDS in Critical Care Obstetrics
Mechanical Ventilation and ARDS – Podcast Summary and References This is the sixth of a special podcast series on obstetric critical care. I am joined on this series by Dr. Elizabeth Garchar, MD, FACOG. She is an OB/GYN and Maternal...
02.26.2024
Hidden Harms: Refractory Shock in Prehospital Trauma Patients
In this episode, we uncover the enigmatic world of refractory shock in prehospital trauma patients. Shock, often recognized as a critical condition, becomes even more complex when it resists conventional treatment. Join Eric as he discusses resuscitation in vasoplegic patients...
$Hidden Harms: Refractory Shock in Prehospital Trauma Patients$
02.11.2024
The Nightmare Patient: COPD Induced Respiratory Failure
In this episode, we delve into the complexities surrounding a challenging COPD patient scenario, focusing on treatment considerations and the broader scope of mechanical ventilation management. We underscore essential lessons gleaned from this case, emphasizing the significance of adopting an...
12.22.2023
MDCast w/ Dr. Michael Lauria - Amniotic Fluid Embolism
This is the fifth of a special podcast series on obstetric critical care. I am joined on this series by Dr. Elizabeth Garchar, MD, FACOG. She is an OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialist who has a particular interest...
11.28.2023
MDCast w/ Dr. Michael Lauria - DIC in Pregnancy
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation This is the fourth of a special podcast series on obstetric critical care. I am joined on this series by Dr. Elizabeth Garchar, MD, FACOG. She is an OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialist who...
09.22.2023
The Influence of Low pH on Efficacy of Critical Care Pharmacology w/ Will Heuser, PharmD
Join Eric and Will Heuser, PharmD, discussing "The Influence of Low pH on Efficacy of Critical Care Pharmacology." Changes in acid-base balance have a profound influence on many aspects of the action of drugs. This is illustrated by data...
09.11.2023
Big News...New Global Definition for ARDS!
Since the 2012 Berlin Definition of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), several developments have supported the need for an expansion of the definition, including the use of high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO), expanding the use of pulse oximetry in place...
09.08.2023
MDCast w/Dr. Michael Lauria - Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
This is the third episode of a special podcast series on obstetric critical care. Although I am the sole host of this podcast, the content was reviewed and edited by Dr. Elizabeth Garchar, MD, FACOG. She is an OB/GYN and...
08.25.2023
Warm Fluids In Resuscitation: Current Evidence
In this episode, Eric looks at warm fluids... or lack thereof in resuscitation. We will cover the current evidence around hypothermia in resuscitation secondary to the infusion of cold IV fluids. We discuss current strategies in warming fluids before administration...
08.13.2023
MDCast w/ Dr. Michael Lauria - Maternal Cardiac Arrest
This is the second of a special podcast series on obstetric critical care. I am joined on this series by Dr. Elizabeth Garchar, MD, FACOG. She is an OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialist who has a particular interest...
07.03.2023
E228: MDCast w/ Dr. Michael Lauria - Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage
This is the first of a special podcast series on obstetric critical care. I am joined on this series by Dr. Elizabeth Garchar, MD, FACOG. She is an OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialist who has a special interest...
05.15.2023
E227: MDCast: Calcium Administration in the Severely Injured Trauma Patient - Practical Application w/ Dr. Mike Lauria
Calcium administration to trauma patients has become a hot topic with the rise of the “Lethal Diamond." While evidence exists regarding the association between hypocalcemia and mortality, it remains unclear whether hypocalcemia is the problem or simply a finding secondary...
05.03.2023
E226: MDCast: ASA Overdose Rebuttal & Practical Application w/ Dr. Mike Lauria
Join FlightBridgeED's new Chief Medical Director, Mike Lauria, as we launch the FlightBridgeED MDCast. Dr. Lauria will hijack these episodes for a new perspective on current topics in critical care medicine. In this episode, Dr. Lauria looks at Eric's previously...
04.23.2023
E225: The Resuscitative Mindset: Airway Decision Making w/ Kevin Collopy
In this podcast, Eric discusses the art of having a "Resuscitative Mindset" when performing advanced airway management with guest host Kevin Collopy. When is it ok to perform advanced airway management rapidly? Is it ever ok? When do we deploy...
03.11.2023
E224: The Nightmare Patient - ASA Overdose
In this podcast, Eric takes a look at a very difficult case of multifactorial resuscitation within ASA overdose. We dive deep into all things resuscitation and analyze factors that drive our decision-making. This takes the "acidosis rodeo podcast series to...
03.02.2023
E223: Hamilton T1 | When To Use Volume Adaptive w/ Joe Hylton
Eric is joined by Joe Hylton, a respiratory therapist, flight paramedic, and Hamilton RT, as they dive into all things Volume Control [Adaptive], ASV, and Pressure Control (Biphasic) ventilation. There are many misconceptions and questions answered within this information-packed podcast....
02.14.2023
E222: “Pandemic Immunity Gap?” - Managing Acute Respiratory Compromise in RSV
The "Pandemic Immunity Gap" is likely behind the massive surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with current CDC data showing a 275% increase from 2020-2021 to 2022-2023. The most vulnerable population is between 0-6 months old, which often raises the...
11.24.2022
E221: Culture vs. Risk w/ Miles Dunagan
Join Eric and Miles Dunagan, President of the National Pilots Association at AMTC ELEVATE 2022, to discuss Just Culture, safety, risk, past air medical accidents, and much more. Just culture has become the foundation for organizational learning, transparency, and the...
11.10.2022
E220: Prehospital Hypertonic Saline Administration After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury w/ Kevin Collopy
In this episode, Eric is joined by Kevin Collopy at Elevate 2022 to discuss his team's recent research on TBI and 3% hypertonic saline. The conversation quickly progressed to overall resuscitation in TBI, with a focus on decision-making in airway...
11.04.2022
E219: American Sirens: Conversations of Origin, Diversity, and Hope with Kevin Hazzard
This episode is a must listen. Join Eric as he sits down with an exclusive interview with American Siren author Kevin Hazzard. Do you know the true origins of emergency medical services? This story highlights the TRUE origins of ems....
10.20.2022
E218: WHAT IF by Dave Olvera - from FAST22 Las Vegas
As healthcare providers, much of what we struggle with is not what we take with us to the scene (our equipment, medications, and techniques) it's what we take back home with us after we have helped others in the most...
10.20.2022
E217: The State of Things: Part 2
The critical care transport industry is constantly changing, and it can be hard to keep up with the latest news and trends. FlightBridgeED has always been dedicated to providing the best education possible for our students, but we know that...
10.06.2022
E216: Resuscitative Mindset
The FlightbridgeED Podcast has been taken over! Chris Meeks joins us to discuss how the devil is in the details of our RSI procedures! Tune in to learn how applying a high-flow nasal cannula can significantly improve patient outcomes and...
09.16.2022
E215: The State of Things: A Debrief
The last few years have been trying for the medical transport industry, making us wonder about the industry's future. In part 1 of this podcast series, Eric, Ashley, and Evan discuss the good and the bad of the trends happening...
08.09.2022
E214: Hangar Talk - Part 3
In the final Hangar Talk episode, Eric and Evan discuss the concept of Just Culture as part of their survey of the air medical industry. This concept is hugely divisive in the industry and is unlikely to change anytime soon....
08.01.2022
E213: Hangar Talk - Part 2
Picking up from our last episode, Eric Bauer and Evan Claunch continue their discussion. Getting a job in the air medical industry is exciting, but that shouldn't be your final destination. Critical care medicine is always evolving, and you must...
07.19.2022
E212: Hangar Talk - Part 1
A new mini-series from FlightBridgeED! In this episode, Eric Bauer and Evan Claunch tackle a couple of difficult conversations, share some of the milestones they passed as they grew as critical care providers, and lay breadcrumbs for those seeking a...
06.22.2022
E211: FAST22 Rewind - That One Day
We are starting off the FAST22 Rewind series with one of the most powerful talks we have ever heard. In fact, we are still getting feedback almost two months after the conference about the positive impact this talk had. Mike...
04.21.2022
E210: Deep Dive into Pediatric DKA
Pediatric patients are just tiny adults, right? Isn't that what we have always been taught? It is what was taught, but we flatly reject the concept. Why? Because we have seen the reports and results of that flawed logic and...
03.22.2022
E209: The FlightBridgeED Podcast | Sepsis Syndrome - 2021 Evidence Review
In this episode, Eric breaks down some of the changes that were made to the new sepsis protocols in 2021. Sepsis is one of the most common illnesses that we see in critical care medicine. It's important to understand the...
02.25.2022
E208: Evidenced Based 12-LEAD: WALDO can't find his SHIP
In this video podcast, Eric discussed the acronym developed by Jared Patterson, an educator for FOAMfrat. This clever memory aid is used to identify the atypical 12 lead tracings that often go unnoticed or missed. Join us for this information-packed...
02.18.2022
E207: Death By Clot: Dissecting Ischemic Stroke
In this video podcast, Eric dives into all things neuro and ischemic stroke pathophysiology. We discuss brain physiology, circulation, common thrombotic and embolic stroke etiology, recognition, assessment, and management based on current evidence-based practice. Don't miss this episode! So much...
02.10.2022
E206: The Metabolic Nightmare: Resuscitation at the Highest
In this video podcast, Eric takes a look at a very difficult case of multifactorial resuscitation with an adult male patient. We dive deep into all things resuscitation and analyze factors that drive our decision-making. This takes the "acidosis rodeo...
02.04.2022
E205: Is HEAVEN the New LEMONS: Analyzing Airway Resuscitation Research
In this episode, Eric dives into airway assessment, research, and resuscitation. How do you assess your airway? What methods optimize your ability to predict a difficult airway? How do you anticipate resuscitation factors that impact advanced airway management and your...
01.25.2022
E204: The Hypothermia Case Study: Survival Against All Odds
In this episode, Eric dives into an amazing case of survival and breaks down all things hypothermia. We look at the current resuscitation recommendations and evaluate this case, the decision-making, and the ultimate outcome. How should you focus your approach...
11.17.2021
E203: The Standard of Care Podcast - Cross-over Episode: Reasonable Doubt
In this cross-over podcast, we are joined by our team from the Standard of Care Podcast. On 8/22/2021, a Colorado grand jury handed down a 32-count criminal indictment against the police officers and EMS personnel involved in the incident that...
11.11.2021
E202: Special Episode: IBSC and Advanced Certification Discussion w/ John Clark
In this podcast, Eric and Mike are joined by special guest John Clark, the Chief Operating Officer at the International Board of Specialty Certification - IBSC. We discuss all things related to the FP-C and CCP-C board certifications and answer...

What's The FlightBridgeED Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The FlightBridgeED Podcast episodes:

FAST Archives: Do Any of These Medications Work in Cardiac Arrest? Demystifying the Controversies!

FAST Archives: Teaching, Trusting, and Teen Driving

Civilian Trauma Training: Lessons From Wartime Civilian Training with Kevin Collopy

FAST Archives: ECPR Across The Twin Cities

FAST Archives: Hey, Katamine... You're Not That Special!

FAST Archives: AFE: The 3 B's

FAST Archives: Stayin' Alive - Impella Device and Left Ventricular Mechanical Circulatory Support in in Critical Care Transport

FAST Archives: A Difficult Pill to Swallow: 3 Unforgiveable Sins in Medicine

FAST Archives: Paramedics: The Master Multitasker... Right?

FAST Archives: The Folk Science of Sepsis

FAST Archives: Finding Feedback

FAST Archives: Silent Killers in Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation

Mind Over Medicine: Navigating Cognitive Bias in Emergency Medicine w/ Ashley Bauer

MDCast w/ Dr. Michael Lauria - Mechanical Ventilation and ARDS in Critical Care Obstetrics

Hidden Harms: Refractory Shock in Prehospital Trauma Patients

The Nightmare Patient: COPD Induced Respiratory Failure

MDCast w/ Dr. Michael Lauria - Amniotic Fluid Embolism

MDCast w/ Dr. Michael Lauria - DIC in Pregnancy

The Influence of Low pH on Efficacy of Critical Care Pharmacology w/ Will Heuser, PharmD

Big News...New Global Definition for ARDS!

MDCast w/Dr. Michael Lauria - Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

Warm Fluids In Resuscitation: Current Evidence

MDCast w/ Dr. Michael Lauria - Maternal Cardiac Arrest

E228: MDCast w/ Dr. Michael Lauria - Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage

E227: MDCast: Calcium Administration in the Severely Injured Trauma Patient - Practical Application w/ Dr. Mike Lauria

E226: MDCast: ASA Overdose Rebuttal & Practical Application w/ Dr. Mike Lauria

E225: The Resuscitative Mindset: Airway Decision Making w/ Kevin Collopy

E224: The Nightmare Patient - ASA Overdose

E223: Hamilton T1 | When To Use Volume Adaptive w/ Joe Hylton

E222: “Pandemic Immunity Gap?” - Managing Acute Respiratory Compromise in RSV

E221: Culture vs. Risk w/ Miles Dunagan

E220: Prehospital Hypertonic Saline Administration After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury w/ Kevin Collopy

E219: American Sirens: Conversations of Origin, Diversity, and Hope with Kevin Hazzard

E218: WHAT IF by Dave Olvera - from FAST22 Las Vegas

E217: The State of Things: Part 2

E216: Resuscitative Mindset

E215: The State of Things: A Debrief

E214: Hangar Talk - Part 3

E213: Hangar Talk - Part 2

E212: Hangar Talk - Part 1

E211: FAST22 Rewind - That One Day

E210: Deep Dive into Pediatric DKA

E209: The FlightBridgeED Podcast | Sepsis Syndrome - 2021 Evidence Review

E208: Evidenced Based 12-LEAD: WALDO can't find his SHIP

E207: Death By Clot: Dissecting Ischemic Stroke

E206: The Metabolic Nightmare: Resuscitation at the Highest

E205: Is HEAVEN the New LEMONS: Analyzing Airway Resuscitation Research

E204: The Hypothermia Case Study: Survival Against All Odds

E203: The Standard of Care Podcast - Cross-over Episode: Reasonable Doubt

E202: Special Episode: IBSC and Advanced Certification Discussion w/ John Clark