This podcast is going to dive into the topic of TIME CONSTANT. Have you ever wondered how we truly determine the exhalation time for our ventilator patients? Time Constant is the concept that guides our care and determines the time needed for proper alveolar filling or emptying. We couple this podcast with a downloadable worksheet for practice that can be found in the show notes on the FlightBridgeED website under this podcast. The worksheet gives calculation examples, practice questions,...

This podcast is going to dive into the hot topic of ARDS or lack there of. I’ve been so excited to review this article and was blown away by its depth and science based discussion. In this amazing article by Pulmcrit and Josh Farkas, the topic of ARDS is examined with the focus on the Berlin Definition of ARDS, pathophysiology, iatrogenic injury and the new theory called “pseudoARDS”. In this episode, we explore the old thought process in ARDS, with a focus on diagnosis, physiology,...

FAST18 was Epic! If you missed FAST18.. Don't worry, FAST19 has been planned and booked for May 6-8, 2019 in Murfreesboro, TN. This is the first of many FAST18 Rewinds that will be release throughout the next year, leading up to FAST19. This talk is my Keynote talk that ended day 1. Join me in reflection and listen to "My Worst Day"!

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric invites Dr. Bryan C. Morse to discuss REBOA. REBOA is a minimally invasive procedure in which a balloon is inserted into the aorta in order to control bleeding. This buys time for the patient to receive the surgical care that they require and saving their life. Join us for this episode and share it with your colleagues! We couldn’t make this podcast without. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks so much for...

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we take a look at CVP and what it means to modern critical care practice. There are a lot of misconceptions about the correct ranges, what it actually tells us, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this incredibly informative podcast to get you on the road from Zero to Flow! If you love The FlightBridgeED Podcast, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

FAST18 is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited! As the clock counts down until the doors open, we are beginning to get a clear understanding of what an incredible gathering of brilliant educators, and speakers are going to be in the same building at the same time. With that in mind, Eric has invited Ashley Liebig onto the show for a quick chat about what everyone can expect! If you haven’t made up your mind about attending, you still have a short window to purchase your tickets....

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric is joined by a curio collection of some of the most brilliant minds in the pre-hospital critical care industry to review the top 5 most downloaded podcasts from 2017. It was an incredible year and 2018 is shining just as bright! Download, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. The FBE family of podcasts is now available on TuneIn! Get the app now and listen to your favorite podcast and more! Remember that reviews are key to help...

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric takes a few minutes to delve into an intriguing aspect of the paralytics we carry out on every flight. As the old quote goes, everything is a poison in the right amount, it is perhaps worth applying this, in a manner of speaking, to the pharmacokinetics of the paralytics we give our patients. Are some of these medications actually doing more harm than we realize? What are the potential problems with the tried-and-true medications we are...

Have you ever wondered what happens to that medicine you so easily flush down the IV line of your patient, or in that capsule your patient swallows? We so often take for granted that an incredibly complex, and amazing chain of processes must take place in order to move the medicine we give to the exact spot where it’s needed. Join Eric Bauer as he peels back the mysterious layers of medication absorption and distribution. As always, this really difficult subject gets broken down into...

Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Counterpulsation therapy is a miracle of modern science that has roots going to the 1960’s. We have come a long way since those days and now, although not a high volume request, flight crews are regularly transporting patients with these lifesaving devices in place. Because this service is not a high volume request, it’s very important to ensure you understand how an IABP works, what the numbers mean, and how you can help and hinder the mechanical function through...

Throughout the course of modern medicine, old methods fall as new ones emerge safer, more reliable, better for patient outcomes, and more. Research is deep and results are shared throughout the world. One of the fastest growing, most industry related sections of medicine today is that of resuscitation. In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric presents his argument for crowning Vasopressin as King of the pressers. He even goes so far as to suggest using it in trauma! With plenty...

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, we circle the wagons back around to the Acidosis Rodeo ranch and catch part 3 of this series. As medicine changes, so do our acronyms. Come join us as Eric unpacks the details of G.O.L.D.M.A.R.K. Don’t forget to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Reviews help keep us high on the charts so your colleagues and friends can find us. Thanks so much for listening!

We all know that the first thing you need to do when treating a patient is throw on a non-rebreather mask, right? What happens when that’s not doing the trick? How can we leverage the gas laws to our patient’s advantage? Join us for all this and more in this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast with Eric Bauer. Download, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Reviews are critical to keeping us visible and viable so we can keep making the great, free content you love to hear, and...

In this blood-chilling episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric is joined by a friend to help him cast a light on the dark corner of an otherwise happy little home. A curse has befallen a completely helpless little one. It will take more than the light of their flashlights to scare away this nightmare. Which path should they choose? Where does the river of death spring? Are you up to the challenge of solving these cases? Join us to hear the terrifying conclusion and test your wits again...

In critical care medicine, lab values are a standard tool for determining a patient’s course of care, but they are often misunderstood. In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric is joined by his lovely wife, Ashley Bauer as they dissect several complicated patient care scenarios. These cases are lab value intense and each value is explained clearly and applied to the patient so that you can easily understand what they mean on your next critically ill patient. Download, rate and...

In this episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric is joined by Tyler Christifulli from the Lifestar podcast to talk about the ongoing debate over using pediatric BVMs for our adult patients. Regardless of what side of the argument you’re on, you won’t want to miss this episode! Download, subscribe, rate and review from wherever you get our podcast! Thanks for listening!

We are proud to announce the launch of our biggest event yet! On March 20 and 21, 2018 you will want to join us for the first ever FlightBridgeED Air and Surface Transport Symposium in Nashville, Tennessee! World-class speakers, vendors, of course the FlightBridgeED Team will be in attendance and much, much more! Go to our website now to register! Join the revolution!

Medicine is an ever-evolving practice of learning from mistakes, conquering diseases, and seeing to the needs of a unique individual who is desperate for a cure. It would be nice to be able to throw the same things at everyone and get the same results, but if we do that we forget the of the individual and the uniqueness of their body. In this episode, we discuss the trend of “blanket medicine,” and how it specifically relates to the once king of tidal volumes, 6 mL / kg. If you love our...

In this episode of the podcast, Eric explains and offers insight into an old argument that has recently been given a spotlight by industry professionals. Are adult bag-valve-masks a dangerous tool? Should we be using pediatric equipment on adults? Join the conversation with our community on FaceBook and Twitter! Don't forget to rate, and review our podcast from where ever you get your podcasts. Taking the time to write a review helps keep our podcast high on the charts so it can easily be...

In this special episode of The FlightBridgeED Podcast, join Eric Bauer, Mike Verkest, Ryan Wyatt, and Dave Olvera at the ECHO conference for an incredible meeting of the minds for what could be considered an industry-changing, best practice for airway management. These powerhouses of the pre-hospital world are shattering old paradigms and raising the bar of quality patient care. You won’t want to miss it! Don’t forget to download, rate, and review from wherever you get our podcast....