The FlightBridgeED Podcast

As healthcare providers, much of what we struggle with is not what we take with us to the scene (our equipment, medications, and techniques) it's what we take back home with us after we have helped others in the most terrible situations of their lives. We are empathetic creatures, and we share in other people's pain. In addition, we may find ourselves struggling with our terrible situations at work or outside of work. In either case, those traumatic events take a little piece of us with them every time we encounter them.Dave Olvera shared an incredibly impactful talk at FAST22 detailing his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how he continues to overcome it daily. If there is something that you struggle with, it's important for you to find someone to help you move forward in a healthy way. You don't have to suffer, and you aren't alone. If you need help, FlightBridgeED can connect you with a mental health professional.If you didn't make it out to FAST22 in Las Vegas, you won't want to miss FAST23! We are returning to Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas this year, which promises to be bigger and better than last year! Tickets go on sale soon, so be sure to find out more information at FASTSYMPOSIUM.COM. Also, please share this content with your friends and rate and review it wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks so much for listening!

The critical care transport industry is constantly changing, and it can be hard to keep up with the latest news and trends. FlightBridgeED has always been dedicated to providing the best education possible for our students, but we know that we can't do it alone. We need your help to continue to learn and grow as an industry. In this second part of The State of Things series, Eric, Ashley, and Evan sit down for a conversation about the latest news and trends in the critical care transport industry. We have always believed that education should come without labels and that we can all learn from each other as we work together to care for the sick and injured.

The FlightbridgeED Podcast has been taken over! Chris Meeks joins us to discuss how the devil is in the details of our RSI procedures! Tune in to learn how applying a high-flow nasal cannula can significantly improve patient outcomes and your workload! Be sure to listen to the end for a huge announcement! 

The last few years have been trying for the medical transport industry, making us wonder about the industry's future. In part 1 of this podcast series, Eric, Ashley, and Evan discuss the good and the bad of the trends happening in the industry. If you want some fun listening, just wait until you hear the outtake episode! In the meantime, we hope you learn from and enjoy this very open conversation. Thank you so much for listening! We couldn't make this podcast without the support of our incredible community!

In the final Hangar Talk episode, Eric and Evan discuss the concept of Just Culture as part of their survey of the air medical industry. This concept is hugely divisive in the industry and is unlikely to change anytime soon. Just Culture is a large topic, and it has many dimensions. In most organizations, employees must complete mandatory Just Culture training modules. The RaDonda Vaught case captured the healthcare industry's attention after the judge handed down her sentence. How does Just Culture apply to this case? Does it apply? Did it apply? Did someone decide that Just Culture didn't apply in this case, and if so, does that instill a great deal of confidence in you that your next blunder (and you will make blunders... we all do) will also result in bypassing Just Culture and putting you in prison for your job? It will be hard to unpack this concept in a short period of time! Don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you find our podcast. Thanks so much for listening! We couldn't make The FlightBridgeED Podcast without you!

Picking up from our last episode, Eric Bauer and Evan Claunch continue their discussion. Getting a job in the air medical industry is exciting, but that shouldn't be your final destination. Critical care medicine is always evolving, and you must stay current with how things are changing in this fast-paced career. In part 2 of Hangar Talk, Eric and Evan reveal some pivotal moments in their careers that may help you as you navigate your way through your own. There are so many great tips and pearls in this episode.We invite you to listen wherever you get your podcasts, and if you like the content, please don't forget to share it. Thanks so much for listening, and don't forget to listen to episode 3, which is coming soon!

A new mini-series from FlightBridgeED! In this episode, Eric Bauer and Evan Claunch tackle a couple of difficult conversations, share some of the milestones they passed as they grew as critical care providers, and lay breadcrumbs for those seeking a path forward toward accomplishing their own goals. Nothing worth doing is simple, and there are always obstacles in our way. Being successful isn't a destination; it's a journey, and determination is the fuel that moves you along your journey. We invite you to listen wherever you get your podcasts, and if you like the content, please don't forget to share it. Thanks so much for listening!

We are starting off the FAST22 Rewind series with one of the most powerful talks we have ever heard. In fact, we are still getting feedback almost two months after the conference about the positive impact this talk had. Mike Verkest pitched the idea of a presentation in which...he never spoke. Symbolically, he would take the stage with tape across his mouth, only to remove it in the last seconds of the talk to encourage others to take the proverbial tape off of their mouths and talk about our shared experiences. You could feel the emotion in the room, hear the tears and experience the permission to feel the way we feel. It was extraordinarily dramatic and culminated with a standing ovation. We are pleased to present to you, "That One Day"!

Pediatric patients are just tiny adults, right? Isn't that what we have always been taught? It is what was taught, but we flatly reject the concept. Why? Because we have seen the reports and results of that flawed logic and the tragic results that follow. For example, if you treat a pediatric patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) the same way as you would an adult patient with DKA then you can bet your favorite pair of flight boots that their outcome will suffer. That's what this podcast episode is all about!Among many concepts, you will learn why it's wrong to bolus your pediatric DKA patients with tons of fluid and why sodium bicarbonate is not your friend in these cases. Also, check out the show notes! These are incredible resources that you can use in your own practice!Show Notes:https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/flightbridgeed-podcast/shownotes/episode210/Bicarb_DKA_Pediatrics.pdfhttps://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/flightbridgeed-podcast/shownotes/episode210/DKA-pathway.pdfhttps://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/flightbridgeed-podcast/shownotes/episode210/Kupperman+NEJM+2018_Fluids.pdfhttps://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/flightbridgeed-podcast/shownotes/episode210/NEJM.pdfhttps://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/flightbridgeed-podcast/shownotes/episode210/Neonatal_DKA+case+report.pdfhttps://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/flightbridgeed-podcast/shownotes/episode210/peds_protecting+the+brain.pdf

In this episode, Eric breaks down some of the changes that were made to the new sepsis protocols in 2021. Sepsis is one of the most common illnesses that we see in critical care medicine. It's important to understand the many dimensions of sepsis and how to treat it as a critical care provider. A 30-minute transport could make the difference in your patient's outcome; maybe even life, or death. Arm yourself with the latest information and ensure that you are providing the right care for your septic patients.