
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

Sep 12, 2021 • 37min
E199: Clinical Pearls: Mastering Advanced Hemodynamics
In this video podcast, Eric takes a look at clinical pearls within the realm of advanced hemodynamics and cardiac physiology. He dives into the 1:5 rule and uses simulation from iSimulate, with case studies to illustrate how your hemodynamic numbers can help you in decision-making. This is an information-packed episode, with a focus on current evidence-based practice and treatment guidelines. Don't miss it! Please like and review on your current podcast app, including Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, PodBean, and many more.

Sep 7, 2021 • 1h 14min
E198: Crossover Episode: Vaccine Straight Talk - Part 2
Part 2: Bad information abounds. We wanted to get the band back together and give you a no-nonsense, non-political, non-biased easy to understand podcast about the COVID Vaccines (well, the mRNA versions) and talk about safety, efficacy, and everything else you wanted to know. We want you to be able to share this with your non-medical friends and family who may be on the fence when it comes to getting vaccinated. Thanks for continuing to support our podcast! Did you know many of our episodes can also be watched? Be sure to check out the FlightBridgeED channel on YouTube! We appreciate your subscriptions and views! Be sure to leave us a review and rating!

Sep 7, 2021 • 53min
E197: Crossover Episode: Vaccine Straight Talk - Part 1
Part 1: Bad information abounds. We wanted to get the band back together and give you a no-nonsense, non-political, non-biased easy to understand podcast about the COVID Vaccines (well, the mRNA versions) and talk about safety, efficacy, and everything else you wanted to know. We want you to be able to share this with your non-medical friends and family who may be on the fence when it comes to getting vaccinated. Thanks for continuing to support our podcast! Did you know many of our episodes can also be watched? Be sure to check out the FlightBridgeED channel on YouTube! We appreciate your subscriptions and views! Be sure to leave us a review and rating!

Aug 29, 2021 • 43min
E196: The Lethal Trauma DIAMOND - An Evidence-Based Look at Hypocalcemia
In this video podcast, Eric takes a look at the concept of damage control resuscitation and the new concept of the "Lethal Trauma Diamond". In this podcast we dive into all things trauma resuscitation, focusing on current evidence-based practice as it relates to component therapy (1:1:1), whole blood administration, and the four components of the lethal diamond. We investigate the newest of the four, hypocalcemia, and look at the pathophysiology around ionized calcium and its impact on coagulopathy. This is an information-packed episode, with a focus on current evidence-based practice and treatment guidelines. Don't miss it! Please like and review on your current podcast app, including Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, PodBean, and many more.

Aug 22, 2021 • 39min
E195: Spinal Cord Injury - DEEP DIVE
Join Eric as he takes a DEEP DIVE into all things Spinal Cord Injury. Spinal cord injuries are catastrophic injuries that can be hard to manage. Each year approximately 17,000 new spinal cord injuries occur in the United States, with trauma from motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause. In this video podcast, we take a look at anatomy and physiology, injury location, and associated presentations for anterior cord, central cord, posterior, and Brown-Sequard syndrome. This is an information-packed episode, with a focus on current evidence-based practice and treatment guidelines. Don't miss it! Please like and review on your current podcast app, including Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, PodBean, and many more.

Jun 17, 2021 • 19min
E194: Better than the sum of its parts: Whole Blood In Trauma: W/ Dr. Zaffer Qasim
Join Dr. Zaffer Qasim for this video Podcast: "Better than the sum of its parts: Whole Blood In Trauma" This insightful video podcast will take an in-depth look at the evidence surrounding Whole Blood administration and the current practices surrounding trauma resuscitation. Join Dr. Zaffer Qasim for this excellent look at one of the hottest topics in pre-hospital and emergency medicine - Whole Blood!. Please like and review on your current podcast app, including Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, PodBean, and many more.

May 24, 2021 • 27min
E193: "Hail to the Receptor in Chief" w/ Dr. Peter Antevy
Join Dr. Peter Antevy for this exclusive FAST21 video talk: "Hail to the Receptor in Chief"! This insightful video podcast will take an in-depth look at the evidence surrounding Ketamine and its impact on MDMA receptors. Join Dr. Antevy for this excellent look at one of the hottest topics in pre-hospital and emergency medicine. Please like and review on your current podcast app, including Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, PodBean, and many more.

May 3, 2021 • 10min
E192: Aim To Be A ZERO!
In this episode, Eric discusses our impact on our environment and the people around us. How do you come across to others? Are you a (-1), (0) or (+1)? How does this impact your ability to grow in an organization? Join Eric for: "Aim To Be A ZERO! Please like and review on your current podcast app, including Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, PodBean, and many more.

Apr 25, 2021 • 24min
E191: The Eyes Don’t See…What The Brain Doesn’t Consider!’
In this episode, Eric takes a look at key elements of differential diagnosis and how being thorough in our approach will often save us from making big mistakes. One of the highest risk areas in prehospital EMS and emergency medicine is cognitive bias. You will not make a diagnosis of the disease that you didn’t include in your differential. Join us for "The Eyes Don't See what the Brain Doesn't Consider"! Please like and review on your current podcast app, including Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, PodBean, and many more.

Apr 16, 2021 • 13min
E190: The RAGE: 5 Pillars of Mastery
In this episode, Eric takes a look at key elements that will help you be successful in your life, career, or any other pursuits you seek throughout your life. The "Rage: 5 Pillars of Mastery", takes a look at my top five areas of focus to help you be the best version of yourself! Please like and review on your current podcast app, including Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, PodBean, and many more.