Cliff Reid

Cliff Reid, a physician with over 20 years in air ambulance and critical care, shares his expertise on Front of Neck Access (FONA) and the SALAD technique. He discusses the complexities and risks of FONA, especially for vulnerable patients like infants. The conversation reveals practical insights on mastering SALAD for contaminated airways using specialized techniques. Reid also emphasizes the importance of teamwork, effective feedback, and mindset shifts in emergency airway management, demonstrating how real-life scenarios influence critical decision-making.

Exploring team leadership in high-pressure resuscitation situations, the podcast delves into gender biases, exceptional leadership in pediatric care, effective communication in emergencies, and supervising critical procedures. Discussions include strategies for trust-building, knowledge-sharing, and delegating tasks for successful outcomes.

Exploring the similarities between combat psychology and medical emergencies, stress responses, autonomic reactions, stress inoculation training, standardizing pre-hospital intubation, effects of stress on memory, tactical breathing techniques for stress control, and mental readiness mindset shift.