
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

Jul 20, 2015 • 19min
E63: Fluidology 201: Plasmalyte, Normosol, Dextran, and Albumin
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric takes a suggestion from our community and dives into the "other" fluids. While these fluids aren't our normal go-to solutions, they all have a place in the great field of "Fluidology." Join us as we explore plasmalyte, normosol, and dextran.

Jul 13, 2015 • 58min
E62: Ketamine 2.0: Debunking the Myths with Dr. Mike Abernethy
In this podcast we dive further into our exploration of Ketamine - a great medication, but one with lots of misconceptions. Join Eric and very special guest, Dr. Mike Abernethy (@FLTDOC1), Med Flight Chief Physician at the University of Wisconsin, as they debunk the myths on this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast.

Jul 6, 2015 • 46min
E61: LVADS - An Interview with ASTNA President Allen Wolfe
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric talks with ASTNA President Allen Wolfe.

Jul 2, 2015 • 1min
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Jun 15, 2015 • 39min
E60: Pediatric Drowning: A Nightmare Series Podcast
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, an unthinkable horror glides through dark waters with a terrible appetite for fresh, tender flesh. Join Eric Bauer, and Mike Verkest as they peel back reality to expose this nameless evil in this nightmare series podcast, Pediatric Drowning.

Jun 1, 2015 • 9min
E59: Fluidology 101
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric rides the waves of knowledge as he sheds light on the various fluids we use in our practice. Join us as we learn together!

May 25, 2015 • 28min
E58: TXA in TBI: ROC Trial with Mike Verkest
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric Bauer and special guest Michael Verkest discuss TXA in traumatic brain injuries. Join us for the first interview podcast from FlightBridgeED as we learn from these two incredibly talented educators.

May 19, 2015 • 25min
E57: Rx Special Feature: Ketamine
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric takes some time to unpack this week's spotlight medication, Ketamine. This medication has been around for quite some time now, but it is only recently seeing routine use in some geographic areas in the pre-hospital critical care field. Join us as we take an in-depth look at Ketamine.

Apr 27, 2015 • 23min
E56: Pure Vasopressors
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric covers neo-synephrine, and vasopressin as they are used in the pre-hospital and critical care clinical environments. He also discusses the research regarding methylene blue as a vasopressor.

Apr 9, 2015 • 34min
E55: Pulmonary Collapse
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, a mysterious traveler from the deep south winds his way into town. Why is he there? Who is he? As he moves in and out of the shadows, the evidence of his malicious intent becomes apparent as his terrible hands clutch and tear the tender flesh of his victim until there is no use to struggle against him. Will our patient find salvation? Join your host, Eric Bauer, as he uncovers the mystery of the Pulmonary Collapse - A Nightmare Series Podcast.