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 4, 2013 • 37min
E35: Pediatric Asthma: The New Approach
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, traditional asthma treatments come under scrutiny as evidence-based medicine demonstrates a better way!
Oct 21, 2013 • 33min
E34: Identifying Horsepower - Huh?
Seriously? What does horsepower have to do with critical care medicine? Who comes up with this stuff???
Oct 7, 2013 • 27min
E33: The Nightmare Patient 2: ARDS
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, a patient struggles to breathe as illness grips them tightly by the throat. Death looms close by watching... waiting. Make your stand and save the patient's life!
Sep 23, 2013 • 21min
E32: The Lethal Trauma Triad
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we take some time to look at 3 very cricual elements of trauma management that lead to successful patient outcomes. These critical findings are based on years of research, but some are commonly overlooked at astoundingly high rates. Join in and discover the Lethal Trauma Triad.
Sep 10, 2013 • 24min
E31: Case Study: The Nightmare Patient
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, evil lurks around every corner as we dissect the flesh from a terrifying case study. Is there no way out for this patient? Do they face certain death? You may be this helpless victim's only hope, but the clock is ticking, and one mistake could lead to disaster...
Aug 26, 2013 • 10min
E30: Forget the Paralysis and Treat the Pain!
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we discuss the need for good pain management when dealing with intubated patients. We further deal with a frustrating, old mindset that seems to be lingering in which paralysis overshadows adequate sedation and analgesia practices.
Aug 12, 2013 • 22min
E29: Pressure Regulated Volume Control - What Is It?
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we discuss the PRVC mode of ventilation in depth. While not a new mode of ventilation, it has seen more frequent use in the transport environment especially for pediatric patients.
Jul 29, 2013 • 24min
E28: Oxygenation vs Ventilation: How Do We Fix The Problem?
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast we discuss oxygenation and ventilation. These important concepts are cornerstone principles in properly managing patients on the ventilator, and understanding respiratory function.
Jul 15, 2013 • 20min
E27: Manipulating Gas Laws in Critical Care Medicine
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we discuss five gas laws related to flight physiology and investigate their effects on patient disease processes and treatment. These concepts are especially important for those interested in pursuing a career in the HEMS industry or for those preparing for advanced certification courses.
Jun 14, 2013 • 11min
E26: Remembering Our Fallen Brothers
In this podcast, we briefly discuss the recent tragedy of AEL 109 and the importance of safety. No matter what you do, there is always a very real danger of injury or death in the HEMS industry. Your most important job is returning home to friends and family after each mission.
