The FlightBridgeED Podcast

In this episode, we dive into Congenital Heart Defects Part 3 of 3. In this podcast, we will review tricuspid atresia and hypoplastic left heart. Despite these patients often being transported by NICU teams, there are cases of congenital heart defects that have been undiagnosed and something you may encounter on-scene fights that decompensate once the PDA has closed. This places the care in the pr...

In this episode, we dive into Congenital Heart Defects Part 2 of 3. In this podcast, we will review truncus arteriosus and Tetralogy of Fallot. Despite these patients often being transported by NICU teams, there are cases of congenital heart defects that have been undiagnosed and something you may encounter on-scene fights that decompensate once the PDA has closed. This places the care in the pre-...

In this episode, we dive into Congenital Heart Defects Part 1 of 3. In this podcast, we will review Coarctation of the Aorta and Transposition of the Great Vessels. Despite these patients often being transported by NICU teams, there are cases of Coarctation of the Aorta infants that have been undiagnosed that you may encounter on-scene fights that decompensate once the PDA has closed. This places...

In this episode, we dive into another Nightmare Series Patient Case of the decompensating infant.  Join Eric as he discusses neonatal to full-term infant resuscitation based on current standards by NRP, PALS, STABLE, and Pediatric Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (PFCCS).  This is a great case that highlights key factors in neonatal and infant resuscitation.  Remember that reviews are key to...

Throughout the course of modern medicine, old methods fall as new ones emerge safer, more reliable, better for patient outcomes, and more. Sims et al., Says this: "Resuscitation strategies that decrease the need for transfusions without increasing complications, therefore, would represent a clinically important innovation". Research is deep and results are shared throughout the world. One of the f...

The debate regarding vasopressor use in trauma has been going on for years. FOAMfrat recently released a blog article called. "Levophed Assisted Transfusion". In this article written by Tyler, he lays out his thoughts on this subject and advocates for vasopressor administration in the early resuscitation phase with patients suffering from multi-system trauma and associated TBI. This podcast is a r...

Throughout the course of modern medicine, old methods fall as new ones emerge safer, more reliable, better for patient outcomes, and more. Sims et al., say this: "Resuscitation strategies that decrease the need for transfusions without increasing complications, therefore, would represent a clinically important innovation". Research is deep and results are shared throughout the world. One of the fa...

In this episode, I ask for your support in my submission for the open board position within the IAFCCP Association. Thank you for all your support! Remember that reviews are key to helping keep us stay high on the charts and where your friends and family can find us. We couldn’t make this podcast without you. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we explore another critical Nightmare Series Patient. We explore the complex world of ASA overdose and the wide-ranging pathophysiology we have to migrate through. ASA overdose is one of the more complex presentations and will challenge the most experienced providers Remember that reviews are key to help keep us high on the charts where your friends and family can find us. We coul...

In this episode, we explore the world of OZ... OZmolality, urine specific gravity, and the disease processes of SIADH and diabetes insipidus. These are important concepts for advanced certification exam preparation and overall patient application. 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...

WOW! FAST19 was so amazing. So inspiring! If you missed FAST19.. Don't worry, FAST20 will be - May 18-20, 2020 in Murfreesboro, TN. This is the second of a few releases from FAST19. This was a moving talk by our own Daniel Mills from the 911 BuddyCheck Project. You don't want to miss this! Remember that reviews are key to helping keep us high on the charts where your friends and family can find us...

In this episode, we dive into the many emails I receive and attempt to answer hot-topic clinical questions. Join me in this dynamic episode as we discuss all things critical care. 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, we dive into another Nightmare Series Patient Case of the Undifferentiated Overdose. Join Ashley, Mike, and Eric during our recent visit to the National Teaching Institute Critical Care Nursing Conference. 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!

This is a plug and introduction to all the FBE listeners to our newest podcast. The EMS Lighthouse Project Podcast exists to foster knowledge translation from peer-reviewed scientific journals to the street. Join Mike Verkest and Dr. Jeff Jarvis as they shine the bright light of science on EMS practice in an informative and fun way as they look deep into the research on epi in cardiac arrest. Does...

WOW! FAST19 was so amazing. So inspiring! If you missed FAST19.. Don't worry, FAST20 will be - May 18-20, 2020 in Murfreesboro, TN. This is the first of a few releases from FAST19. This was a very popular talk by our own Bruce Hoffman as he perfectly goes through the case-based study called - RVAD vs. Air Embolus | A Lesson in CRM. Remember that reviews are key to helping keep us high on the chart...

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 mak...

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 an...

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 explor...

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...

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 h...

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 could...

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 k...

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 fa...

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 venti...

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 ma...