FAST18 was Epic! If you missed FAST18... Don't worry, FAST19 is in three days - May 6-8, 2019 in Murfreesboro, TN. This is the fifth and final release of FAST18. Join the 2019 Keynote opening speaker, Ginger Locke for this thought-provoking talk - "When Things Get Wicked"! Remember that reviews are key to helping keep us high on the charts where your friends and family can find us. We couldn’t make this podcast without you. Thanks for listening!

We are back to the horrors associated with "The Nightmare Patient". The crew is tenuously attempting to rip the patient out of death’s mouth and bring him back from the roaring mouth of oblivion. Will the patient be saved? In this episode, we dive into the cardiac catastrophe. Take a journey as we discuss treatment pearls associated with atypical presentations, with a focus on Wellen's syndrome and papillary muscle rupture of the mitral valve and associated treatment PEARLS. Join me on the tough topic and take a journey with me as we explore our thinking methodology. Remember that reviews are key to helping keep us high on the charts where your friends and family can find us. We couldn’t make this podcast without you. Thanks for listening!

The transition from a more rigid protocol into a more guideline-based thought process can be overwhelming. Many of us can be very black-and-white with our thinking. This can be dangerous! We all need to have the "Fifty Shades Of Gray" mindset. This podcast is meant to challenge the black-and-white thinking many of us struggle with. Join me on the tough topic and take a journey with me as we explore our thinking methodology. Remember that reviews are key to helping keep us high on the charts where your friends and family can find us. We couldn’t make this podcast without you. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Mike Verkest discusses the results of the Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (ROC) TXA study in traumatic brain injuries. This was a double-blinded study that resulted from data derived from the Crash-2 and MATTERs studies on TXA in hemorrhage. Join Mike as he recaps the results. Hot off the press!! Remember that reviews are key to helping keep us high on the charts where your friends and family can find us. We couldn’t make this podcast without you. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Eric is joined by Ashley Bauer as they look at the concept of the "Second Fracture". We can oftentimes become hyper-focused on a specific complaint, to then completely miss the true problem. Join us as we explore three different cases that highlight this concept. Don't miss this important lesson in medicine... The Second Fracture! Remember that reviews are key to helping keep us high on the charts where your friends and family can find us. We couldn’t make this podcast without you. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric breaks down atelectasis and physiologic shunting seen in the standard hypoxic patient. It is essential to understand the physiology and pathophysiology of these difficult patients. Join him in part 1 of 2 of this podcast series. Remember that reviews are key to helping keep us high on the charts where your friends and family can find us. We couldn’t make this podcast without you. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric is joined by Mike Verkest to review the top 5 most downloaded podcasts from 2018. It was an incredible year, and 2019 is shining just as bright! Download, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. The FBE family of podcasts is now available on TuneIn! Get the app now and listen to your favorite podcast and more! Remember that reviews are key to helping keep us high on the charts where your friends and family can find us. We couldn’t make this podcast without you. Thanks for listening!

Diabetic ketoacidosis patients can be very sick and challenging. There are multiple diagnostic indicators used in diagnosing and treating DKA patients. One standard test used is the urine and/or serum ketone test. This can be inaccurate and does not always give the provider the true story when evaluating an improving or declining clinical picture. However, the earliest ketone body formed during fatty acid breakdown is beta-hydroxybutyrate. This isn't a new lab, but a lab that has become more available in the emergency department. Join me for this quick podcast on this great tool assisting in the overall diagnosis of the diabetic ketoacidosis patient. You don't want to miss this one! Last, we couldn’t make this podcast without you. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!

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 part 2 of 2 as Tyler Christifulli hosts w/ guest Bryan Winchell, as they discuss the "Silent Killers related to pediatric mechanical ventilation, with an application to the Hamilton T1 ventilator. You don't want to miss this one! Lastly, we couldn’t make this podcast without you. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!

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 will be part 1 of 2 podcasts on this highly requested topic. Lastly, we couldn’t make this podcast without you. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!