
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

Nov 16, 2015 • 28min
E72: Trending Topics: Ketamine and Paralytics - Dissecting the Research
In this episode of the FlightBridgeED podcast, Eric pulls together the evidence for the traditional drugs we push during RSI, for sedation and paralytics. Join us for an incredibly thought-provoking discussion that will challenge your foundational knowledge of these medications and further your clinical expertise.

Oct 26, 2015 • 20min
E71: Long Acting Paralysis: Treatment and Paralysis
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric addresses an e-mail from listener and critical care provider Ryan Wyatt of Tuscon, Arizona regarding the use of paralytics in our practice.

Oct 5, 2015 • 40min
E70: The Traumatic Airway: A Nightmare Series Podcast
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, a nightmare creeps from the tattered remains of a beaten and bruised patient. The wrenching grasp of death casts a long, dark shadow over the flight team as a crucial decision means life or death. What will happen? Will the patient survive? Join us for the mesmerizing tale of The Traumatic Airway.

Sep 23, 2015 • 28min
E69: Inferior Wall MI: Debakey I Tear
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, a patient's life perches precariously atop a critical decision. What terrifying malady stands behind this horrific situation? Could it be the gripping, wrenching grasp of a myocardial infarction, or could this be the result of an even more devious fiend? Then again, it could be door number 3…

Sep 7, 2015 • 31min
E68: Sodium Bicarbinate Treatment in Acidosis - An Update to a Long-term Debate
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric discusses the issue of sodium bicarb treatment in acid-base disorders through the lens of new evidence and the overall metabolic state of the patient. As paradigms in treatment shift, all of our patients benefit. Join us for this episode of the podcast.

Aug 30, 2015 • 14min
E67: NIPPV Hypoxemic vs Hypercapnic Strategies
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric outlines the application guidelines and strategies for effective non-invasive positive pressure ventilation. Sometimes putting down the blade, and picking up the mask is an essential step in revolutionary patient care.

Aug 20, 2015 • 3min
Ventilator Management Book Pre-Release Sale
Pre-order this exciting new book from Eric Bauer and FlightBridgeED Ventilator Management: A Pre-Hospital Perspective, written in a conversational style that is in-depth, easy to understand, and practical in application is sure to be a go-to resource for your practice. Check out this short introduction of the book from the author himself, and go online to pre-order now for a discounted price.

Aug 13, 2015 • 20min
E66: Ventilator Management - Ventilation Failure: Auto-PEEP Strategies
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric clarifies and defines the role of Auto-PEEP. This often neglected measurement has big implications for our patients and adjustments should be made, but with caution and in small increments. Join us as we explore Ventilator Management - Ventilation Failure: Auto-PEEP Strategies.

Aug 3, 2015 • 14min
E65: Inodilators: Dobutamine & Milrinone
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we continue our conversation about hemodynamic pharmacology started in our previous podcast titled Pure Vasopressors. Today’s conversation focuses on left ventricular dysfunction and how inodilators such as dobutamine, and milrinone are used.

Jul 27, 2015 • 47min
E64: In-Flight Delivery: A Nightmare Series Podcast
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, like a creature stepping forth from another dimension, an unexpected delivery catches the bewildered flight crew off guard in a dizzying rush to get on the ground. Join Eric as he presents the thrilling case of the In-Flight Delivery.