The FlightBridgeED Podcast

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric takes a few minutes to delve into an intriguing aspect of the paralytics we carry out on every flight. As the old quote goes, everything is a poison in the right amount, it is perhaps worth applying this, in a manner of speaking, to the pharmacokinetics of the paralytics we give our patients. Are some of these medications doing more harm than we...

Have you ever wondered what happens to that medicine you so easily flush down the IV line of your patient, or in that capsule your patient swallows? We so often take for granted that an incredibly complex, and amazing chain of processes must take place to move the medicine we give to the exact spot where it’s needed. Join Eric Bauer as he peels back the mysterious layers of medication absorption a...

In this episode of The FlightBridgED Podcast, Eric and Dave Olvera carve out some time while they are on the road to talk about airway management preparation strategies. Dave has invested many years of his professional career investigating, and researching, among other important projects, how to best optimize intubation success. For as long as I can remember, we have used difficult airway predicto...

In this episode of The FlightBridgED Podcast, Eric Bauer, Mike Verkest, and Tyler Christifulli gather around to discuss some of the industry's current patient care fallacies… and facts! When we learn new concepts, we often find ourselves joining the bandwagon, or joining the misfits. Not all concepts are grounded in fact, and those that are grounded in fact should have their source evaluated befor...

While safety in, and around the aircraft is of paramount importance it is also equally important to train for what happens when safety turns into survival. We have all attended survival training in some form, or fashion. How was your experience? If you’re like most, you unfortunately get run through a quick day of training just to check the box. In the face of life, and death there is certainly a...

We have all been trained to make the numbers “normal” for so many years, that it seems so unnatural to leave a number alone. It’s like a terrible itch that we have to scratch, and we feel satisfaction when we finally optimize our patient’s ETCO2 by shoving it right back to 40 mmHg. We take off our work boots, and strap on our favorite running shoes as we run headlong chasing numbers into oblivion....

A spark of twisted smoke and fire ignites into a blazing inferno of charring flame. Amid the flickering light, a man suffers in the terrifying grip of heat and hellish pain. The flight crew is tenuously attempting to rip the patient out of death’s mouth and bring him back from the roaring mouth of oblivion. Will he be saved? How will his care be rendered? Are the old ways the best ways? Join us fo...

Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Counterpulsation therapy is a miracle of modern science that has roots going to the 1960’s. We have come a long way since those days and now, although not a high-volume request, flight crews are regularly transporting patients with these lifesaving devices in place. Because this service is not a high-volume request, it’s very important to ensure you understand how an IABP...

Throughout modern medicine, old methods fall as new ones emerge safer, more reliable, better for patient outcomes, and more. Research is deep and results are shared throughout the world. One of the fastest growing, most industry-related sections of medicine today is that of resuscitation. In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric presents his argument for crowning Vasopressin as King of...

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we circle the wagons back around to the Acidosis Rodeo ranch and catch part 3 of this series. As medicine changes, so do our acronyms. Come join us as Eric unpacks the details of G.O.L.D.M.A.R.K. Don’t forget to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Reviews help keep us high on the charts so your colleagues and friends can find us. Thanks so...

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we take a look at a phenomenon associated with harnesses. OSHA requires them for safety, and some of our jobs use them as tools for saving the lives of victims of circumstance, but what happens when something goes wrong? Sure they save you from the nasty business of falling to your death, but is there a hidden danger that most of us are not aware of?...

We all know that the first thing you need to do when treating a patient is throw on a non-rebreather mask, right? What happens when that’s not doing the trick? How can we leverage the gas laws to our patient’s advantage? Join us for all this and more in this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast with Eric Bauer. Download, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Reviews are critical to kee...

In this blood-chilling episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric is joined by a friend to help him cast a light on the dark corner of an otherwise happy little home. A curse has befallen a completely helpless little one. It will take more than the light of their flashlights to scare away this nightmare. Which path should they choose? Where does the river of death spring? Are you up to the challe...

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, a mysterious presence lingers in the long shadows of the unknown. Its identity is cloaked by confusion, and with malice aforethought, the hideous villain winds its long, cold fingers around the heart of its victim. Will he survive? Who can name the twisted entity and diagnose this nightmare? You won't want to miss the conclusion of Undifferentiated Ca...

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we take a look at a new mode of ventilation found on some transport ventilators made by Hamilton. Adaptive Support Ventilation (ASV) has been touted as a completely hands-off mode in a “set-it-and-forget-it” sort of way. You won’t believe what a recent study uncovered about this mode! Download, rate, and review wherever you get your podcast. Remember,...

In critical care medicine, lab values are a standard tool for determining a patient’s course of care, but they are often misunderstood. In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric is joined by his lovely wife, Ashley Bauer as they dissect several complicated patient care scenarios. These cases are lab value intense and each value is explained clearly and applied to the patient so that you...

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric is joined by Tyler Christifulli from the Lifestar podcast to talk about the ongoing debate over using pediatric BVMs for our adult patients. Regardless of what side of the argument you’re on, you won’t want to miss this episode! Download, subscribe, rate, and review from wherever you get our podcast! Thanks for listening!

We are proud to announce the launch of our biggest event yet! On March 20 and 21, 2018 you will want to join us for the first-ever FlightBridgeED Air and Surface Transport Symposium in Nashville, Tennessee! World-class speakers, vendors, of course, the FlightBridgeED Team will be in attendance, and much, much more! Go to our website now to register! Join the revolution!

Medicine is an ever-evolving practice of learning from mistakes, conquering diseases, and seeing the needs of a unique individual who is desperate for a cure. It would be nice to be able to throw the same things at everyone and get the same results, but if we do that we forget the of the individual and the uniqueness of their body. In this episode, we discuss the trend of “blanket medicine,” and h...

In this episode of the podcast, Eric explains and offers insight into an old argument that has recently been given a spotlight by industry professionals. Are adult bag valve masks a dangerous tool? Should we be using pediatric equipment for adults? Join the conversation with our community on FaceBook and Twitter! Don't forget to rate, and review our podcast from wherever you get your podcasts. Tak...

In this special episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, join Eric Bauer, Mike Verkest, Ryan Wyatt, and Dave Olvera at the ECHO conference for an incredible meeting of the minds for what could be considered an industry-changing, best practice for airway management. These powerhouses of the pre-hospital world are shattering old paradigms and raising the bar of quality patient care. You won’t want to...

Part 2 of 3 in the Acidosis Rodeo is a continuation of our previous case study. In this episode, Eric dives into DKA and HHNK from differential diagnosis to lab values. This episode will link up with part 3 to give you an incredibly in-depth picture of acidosis and how you can put this information into use in your practice. Don’t forget to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts from. Ratin...

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric is joined, once again, by Rahkeem Francis for part 2 in this series entitled “Damage Control Resuscitation.” Covered in this episode are the topics of blood, vasopressin, the lethal trauma triad, and more! Download, rate, and review from wherever you get our podcast. Remember that reviews matter so much because they help our podcast stay high on...

In this special 100th episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric is joined by Mike for a look back over the journey thus far. Filled with stories, some laughs, and even a little crying, you won’t want to miss this incredible milestone episode! As downloads climb, and review courses fill we want you to know one very important thing… FlightBridgeED is still dedicated to you! Congratulations to you,...

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric is joined by Flight Nurse, and Paramedic Rahkeem Francis to unpack the first of a 2 part series covering “Damage Control Resuscitation.” In the pre-hospital field, we have always held our airway skills in high regard, but is airway king? Could there be a better focus for our skills of which airway is but a small piece? This one simple shift in pa...