
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

May 20, 2013 • 21min
E25: Cardiac Pharmacology and Vasopressors
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we survey cardiac pharmacology as it relates to beta blockers and vasopressors.

May 6, 2013 • 33min
E24: Sepsis - A Pre-Hospital Approach
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we take a look at sepsis and septic shock, discussing criteria, stages, outcomes, and treatment strategies.

Apr 22, 2013 • 28min
E23: ETCO2 - Cardiac Output and Intubation Concepts
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we examine ETCO2 and its role in cardiac output and intubation confirmation.

Apr 8, 2013 • 14min
E22: Tranexamic Acid and Trauma Resuscitation
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we discuss DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation) related to trauma resuscitation and Tranexamic Acid (TXA). This relatively new medication has shown incredible promise through the Crash 2 study conducted in the UK.

Apr 1, 2013 • 16min
E21: DKA - A How to Approach
In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we discuss Diabetic Ketoacidosis and use a scenario to demonstrate physiological indicators and treatment methods for managing these critically ill patients.

Mar 25, 2013 • 23min
E20: PIP vs pPlat
PIP and pPlat are vital to effective ventilator management. These two values go hand-in-hand but are often misunderstood and often neglected. In this episode, we will discuss PIP and pPlat in depth and how they relate to your ventilator patients.

Mar 18, 2013 • 10min
E19: FlightBridgeED Update and Thank You
We are changing pace a little this week and just taking some time to recognize the efforts of our community and their contribution to the success and continued development of our endeavors. From all of us to you, thank you!

Mar 11, 2013 • 25min
E18: Dominating Acid-Base Balance - Part 3
In this third and final installment of the Dominating Acid-Base Balance series, we discuss Winter's Formula and strategies for affecting a change in patient pH based on what we have learned from this series.

Mar 5, 2013 • 20min
E17: Dominating Acid-Base Balance - Part 2
In part 2 of this two-part series, we discuss strong and weak acids, what fills the anion gap, and how sodium chloride, CO2, Sodium Bicarbonate, and potassium affect acid base.

Feb 25, 2013 • 40min
E16: Dominating Acid-Base Balance - Part 1
Part 1 of this 3-episode series lays the foundation of Dominating Acid-Base Balance. It will include a philosophical and clinical exploration of pH, PaCO2, HCO3, base deficits, and how acid-base affects critical systems in the body.