The FlightBridgeED Podcast

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast Eric chooses to move off the well-worn path for a moment, motivating us to breathe more passion into what inspires and ignites our mind. We live in an incredible era of information and discovery. Dare to dream!

A tedious and trembling silhouette ascends a precarious perch into a tower thrust high in the skies. A moment's mistake forces the twisted hand of fate as our patient succumbs to the fierce pull of gravity. Plunging to the cold ground, unable to move, and fearfully close to the end it's up to you to fight the hollow heart of death in this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast.

A follow-up to our previous push-dose pressor podcast. Even though there is substantial evidence for push-dose pressors in certain situations, the air medical industry as a whole has yet to embrace them. We need to be responsible in our care and with our knowledge and work hand-in-hand with our medical directors and with our patient care protocols. Having said this, it is also up to us to shape the care we give by influencing the folks who make decisions in our institutions. Join Eric as he discusses push-dose pressors and their future in our practice.

After laying the foundations in the previous podcast, we dive below the dura mater in part 2 of the TBI series and take a look at subarachnoid, intraventricular, and intracerebral (parenchymal) hemorrhages as well as specific treatments for each.

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast Eric is joined by Kelly Miller, Regional Clinical Manager for Air Methods, Inc., to demystify the technical and physiologic application of the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). These devices have come a long way throughout their lives, and in the wake of their continued development lives have been saved and outcomes have been improved. We as providers must constantly refresh on the operation and application of the IABP since they are a low-volume niche of our transport population. Join us as we unpack the ballon pump, and get the industry professional tips and tricks you need to succeed.

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric begins part 1 of a series of podcasts regarding traumatic brain injury, with an in-depth examination of anatomy and physiology, the Monro-Kellie Hypothesis, and signs and symptoms of some common neurological injuries. Don’t miss a single episode of this incredible series! Subscribe, or download right now!

We generally never mix these two very unique podcasts, but this podcast is quite possibly the most important podcast we have ever published. A pillar of our practice is under fire and we need everyone's help. Back in the 70's there were several laws written regarding the use and distribution of controlled substances. Unfortunately for us, back in the 70's EMS looked very different. In fact, it was so different that there were never any laws written specifically to direct the function of EMS within those laws. We have been operating for years under a sort of combined mishmash of laws. Recently, the DEA and other members of the US government have been investigating how we operate and you won't believe what they have determined. There is hope for our profession, but it starts with each of us doing our part. Listen to this podcast, contact your representative, and encourage them to rally to our side. Failure with this matter means rapid access to lifesaving medication will go away for our patients, and the pre-hospital industry will be turned upside down. Download this podcast, listen, distribute, share, and get the word out to your friends, family, co-workers, medical directors, and anyone who will listen. We have to band together for the sake of our patients and our profession.

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric picks up his magnifying glass and takes a close look at serum lactate. Is there enough evidence to support it, or is it snake oil? Join us as we uncover the evidence together.

In this episode of The FlightBridgED Podcast, BiPAP is nothing new for us, but do we understand the correct way to set up our transport ventilators to deliver the correct pressures? Maybe. Maybe not! Join Eric as he explains the difference between absolute and additive pressures.

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, special guest Dave Olvera joins Eric on the show to bring our community some incredible facts, figures, and real-world applications of powerful, research-based advanced airway management best practice techniques. With years of evidence and statistics, this podcast will challenge you to critically analyze your airway skills and why it is that we perform the way that we do. You won't want to miss it! Join us for Changing Airway Management Culture: Using HEAVEN Criteria, VL & Decision Making with Dave Olvera.