
The FlightBridgeED Podcast
The FlightBridgeED Podcast provides convenient, easy-to-understand critical care medical education and current topics related to the air medical industry. Each topic builds on another and weaves together a solid foundation of emergency, critical care, and prehospital medicine.
Latest episodes

Apr 15, 2018 • 31min
E128: ARDS vs. Pseudo ARDS Literature Review
This podcast is going to dive into the hot topic of ARDS or lack thereof. I’ve been so excited to review this article and was blown away by its depth and science-based discussion. In this amazing article by Pulmcrit and Josh Farkas, the topic of ARDS is examined with a focus on the Berlin Definition of ARDS, pathophysiology, iatrogenic injury, and the new theory called “pseudoARDS”. In this episode, we explore the old thought process in ARDS, with a focus on diagnosis, physiology, theory, and overall treatment approach. We then examine the science and take a look at the newer thoughts on “pseudoARDS”. We couldn’t make this podcast without you. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!

Mar 30, 2018 • 27min
E127: FAST18 Rewind - "My Worst Day"!
FAST18 was Epic! If you missed FAST18... Don't worry, FAST19 has been planned and booked for May 6-8, 2019 in Murfreesboro, TN. This is the first of many FAST18 Rewinds that will be released throughout the next year, leading up to FAST19. This talk is my keynote talk that ended day 1. Join me in reflection and listen to "My Worst Day!"

Mar 22, 2018 • 42min
E126: REBOA with special Guest Dr. Bryan C. Morse
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric invites Dr. Bryan C. Morse to discuss REBOA. REBOA is a minimally invasive procedure in which a balloon is inserted into the aorta to control bleeding. This buys time for the patient to receive the surgical care that they require and saves their life. Join us for this episode and share it with your colleagues! We couldn’t make this podcast without you. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks so much for listening!

Mar 6, 2018 • 12min
E125: Zero to Flow
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we take a look at CVP and what it means to modern critical care practice. There are a lot of misconceptions about the correct ranges, what it tells us, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this incredibly informative podcast to get you on the road from Zero to Flow! If you love The FlightBridgeED Podcast, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Feb 28, 2018 • 26min
E124: FAST18 Discussion with Ashley Liebig
FAST18 is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited! As the clock counts down until the doors open, we are beginning to get a clear understanding of what an incredible gathering of brilliant educators and speakers is going to be in the same building at the same time. With that in mind, Eric has invited Ashley Liebig onto the show for a quick chat about what everyone can expect! If you haven’t made up your mind about attending, you still have a short window to purchase your tickets. This could be your chance to breathe new life into your career, or keep the fire burning! Hop in on this conversation and tap into the buzz surrounding this event! FlightBridgeED is dedicated to our community of friends and family from around the world! This is your chance to get connected, earn some continuing education hours, and learn from some of the most talented educators in the FOAMed community! Thanks for listening!

Jan 30, 2018 • 1h 2min
E123: Top 5 Podcasts of 2017
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric is joined by a curio collection of some of the most brilliant minds in the pre-hospital critical care industry to review the top 5 most downloaded podcasts from 2017. It was an incredible year and 2018 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 help 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!

Jan 4, 2018 • 24min
E122: The Silent Killer in RSI
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 realize? What are the potential problems with the tried-and-true medications we are comfortable with, and that have a long history with providers? Learn how you can bring the cutting edge of medicine to your paralytic toolbox in this episode! 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 help 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!

Dec 19, 2017 • 37min
E121: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Plasma Protein Binding
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 and distribution. As always, this really difficult subject gets broken down into easily understood analogies, and concepts that build knowledge on top of knowledge. The best part… it’s all free! Download, subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcast from. Did you learn a lot from this podcast? Help us keep this podcast, and more high on the charts so your friends and colleagues can find us easily! Give us a quick review and let the world know how much you like our stuff! Thanks for listening!

Nov 10, 2017 • 1h 9min
E120: HEAVEN the new LEMONS
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 predictors in our field practice, such as LEMON(S), to help prepare for eventualities when placing an endotracheal tube. Dave and his colleagues have determined that those predictors are great, but may not be as applicable to field intubations. With mountains of research at hand the HEAVEN criteria was created, along with best-practice strategies for increasing intubation success in an ever-changing environment. Join us for this episode as Eric and Dave discuss HEAVEN criteria and more! Download, rate, and review wherever you get your podcast. Each review is so important to our success. Your reviews on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or other platforms help to make us a recommended podcast so we are more visible, and easily discovered. If you believe in the value of what FlightBridgeED brings in this podcast, please take a few minutes and write a short review. We couldn’t make this podcast without you!

Oct 30, 2017 • 1h 2min
E119: Fallacy or Fact?
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 before taking it as gospel. In our exciting age of free, open access to think, discuss, and discover it’s also important to learn responsibly! Join the guys as they take on some of the largest elephants in the room in this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast. Download, rate, and review wherever you get your podcast. Remember that reviews are key to keeping us high on the charts where your friends and colleagues can find us easily. We couldn’t make this podcast without you! Thanks so much for listening.