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The FlightBridgeED Podcast
by FlightBridgeED
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.
Episodes
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The Nightmare Series Case: The Hypoxic Spiral
What begins as respiratory distress quickly spirals into a critical care nightmare. In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric Bauer is joined by Kari Young to break down a challenging case that tests clinical reasoning, airway management, and ventilatory decision-making under pressure....
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The Nightmare Series Case: The Diagnostic Mindfield
In this compelling episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric Bauer is joined by Kari Young, Advanced Practice Paramedic and educator, for another installment of The Nightmare Series. Together, they dissect a complex critical care case where the obvious diagnosis was only the beginning. What...
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MDCAST | The CHF Slide
This episode of the FlightBridgeED podcast focuses on acute decompensated left heart failure, especially in the transport setting. Dr. Mike Lauria frames these patients through the lens of the SCAI cardiogenic shock spectrum, with special attention to the earlier A and B stages that can be easy…
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MDCAST | ROSC and Roll: Post-Arrest Care in Transport
This episode of the FlightBridgeED podcast focuses on post-cardiac arrest care during critical care transport, particularly for crews moving patients from outside or critical access hospitals to higher levels of care. Dr. Mike Lauria frames the post-ROSC patient around a simple mental model: help...
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MDCAST: The Stubborn Lethality of Cardiogenic Shock
This episode provides an overview of cardiogenic shock and explains why it remains such a major problem despite decades of progress in treating acute coronary syndromes. Dr. Mike Lauria notes that while STEMI and other ACS outcomes have improved dramatically with better systems, PCI, and modern...
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MDCAST: Right Heart Failure: The Hidden Critical Care Problem
This episode is an overview of acute right heart failure, with a strong emphasis on why the right ventricle is so vulnerable and why clinicians often miss its role in critically ill patients. Dr. Mike Lauria explains that, unlike the left ventricle, the RV is designed to pump against a...
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FASTReplay: Double Feature - Brittney Bernardoni + Elizabeth Garcher
This week’s FAST Replay is a double feature! Two talks that tackle high-stakes medicine from completely different angles, but with the same underlying theme: thinking differently when the usual approach isn’t enough. First up, Brittany Bernardoni takes us into the rapidly evolving world of...
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FASTReplay: Let The Literature Illuminate Your Practice - featuring Jeff Jarvis
We’re continuing our FAST Replay series, bringing you full sessions recorded live from past FAST conferences as we build toward FAST26: Austin. This episode features Jeff Jarvis and covers a wide range of topics that directly address how we practice in EMS. From trauma care to airway to cardiac...
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MDCAST: Pulmonary Artery Hypertension in the Critically Ill Patient
This episode focuses on the critically ill patient with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and explains why this subgroup is especially dangerous in emergency and transport medicine. Dr. Mike Lauria distinguishes PAH from the broader label of “pulmonary hypertension,” emphasizing that elevated...
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MDCAST: High-Risk PE: Inside the New Guidelines
This episode reviews the newly released 2026 pulmonary embolism guidelines with an emphasis on what matters most for critical care and transport clinicians: identifying the sickest PE patients early and recognizing how quickly they can deteriorate. Dr. Michael Lauria stresses that although...
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FASTReplay: Critical Care Smackdown: The Ultimate Showdown of Critical Care Medications - featuring Will Heuser
We’re continuing our FAST Replay series, bringing you full sessions recorded live from past FAST conferences as we build toward FAST26: Austin. This episode is a talk from FAST25: Lexington that covers a lot of ground, but it all comes back to one question: Why are we doing what we’re doing? From...
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FASTReplay: Not What We've Always Done - featuring Eddy Lang
We’re continuing our FAST Replay series, bringing you full sessions recorded live from past FAST conferences as we build toward FAST26: Austin! This episode takes on a topic everyone talks about… but few fully understand: evidence-based medicine. What does it actually mean in EMS? This session...
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FASTReplay: Anaphylaxis: Faster, Smarter, Sharper - featuring Bruce Hoffman
Over the next several episodes leading up to FAST26: Austin, we’re bringing you full sessions recorded live from past FAST conferences straight from the session recordings! This episode features Bruce Hoffman, RN, paramedic, educator, and FlightBridgeED Senior Educator. Bruce is known for pushing...
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MDCast: DKA in Disguise | What Pregnancy Symptoms Hide
In this episode of the FlightBridgeED OB Critical Care Transport series, Dr. Mike Lauria is joined by maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Liz Gartner to tackle one of the most commonly missed and dangerous metabolic emergencies in pregnancy: diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). While DKA is familiar…
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MDCast: A Tale of Two Patients - Trauma in Pregnancy
In this episode of FlightBridgeED, Dr. Mike Lauria is joined by maternal-fetal medicine specialists Dr. Alex Pfeiffer and Dr. Liz Gartner for a practical, transport-focused deep dive into trauma in pregnancy. With maternal morbidity and mortality rising in the U.S. and more obstetric patients...
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Minute Ventilation Mastery & The Obstructive Lung Mindset – with Scott Weingart
Episode Description In this powerful and highly practical episode, Eric Bauer is joined by Dr. Scott Weingart for a deep dive into mechanical ventilation strategy, critical thinking in metabolic acidosis, and the nuanced management of obstructive lung disease. You’ll hear honest…
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MDCAST: Beyond the Blade - Redefining Airway Success in Transport
In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Dr. Mike Lauria welcomes back Dr. Nick George to dissect a topic that’s long overdue for critical discussion: airway management in critical care transport—and whether your background matters. Does being a paramedic or a nurse predict first-pass…
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MDCAST: Aortic Emergencies - What You Need to Know, But Were Never Taught
In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Dr. Mike Lauria is joined by Dr. Nick George, a retrieval and EMS physician currently practicing full-time in Darwin, Australia. Together, they break down the often-overwhelming topic of aortic emergencies in a way that’s brilliantly simple…
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Bleeding Out: The Trauma We Can Actually Fix
In this powerful and unfiltered episode, Eric Bauer sits down with Dr. Mark Piehl—pediatric ICU physician, trauma resuscitation expert, and inventor of the LifeFlow device—for a deep conversation that will reshape how you think about blood product administration in trauma care. From pediatric...
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Summer, Bloody Summer
Get ready for a transformative episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, where host Eric Bauer teams up with EMS trailblazer Dr. Peter Antevy to dive into the life-saving world of pre-hospital hemorrhage control and blood product administration. Discover how whole blood is reshaping trauma care,...
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MDCAST: Open Abdomen Transport
In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Dr. Michael Lauria sits down with Dr. Bryce Taylor—flight physician, trauma educator, and surgical critical care expert—for a deep dive into one of the most visually shocking and physiologically demanding scenarios in transport medicine: the patient...
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VENTILATOR JIU-JITSU: The Obstructive Lung Puzzle
What if the biggest mistake you’re making with your COPD vent patients isn’t in what you’re doing—but in how fast you’re doing it? In this episode, Eric Bauer takes us deep into the nuances of ventilating a COPD patient in acute respiratory failure. Through a complex case breakdown, Eric…
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TRAPPED IN FLESH: Respiratory Failure in Obese Patients
Join Eric Bauer and Dr. Mike Lauria as they dissect two challenging critical care transport cases centered on managing respiratory failure in obese and morbidly obese patients. Get ready for a deep dive into advanced physiological concepts, practical tips for troubleshooting ventilator settings,...
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MDCAST: Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder
In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Dr. Michael Lauria and guest Dr. Alex Pfeiffer, a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) fellow, delve into the critical and complex topic of Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder (PAS). With its rapidly evolving complications, this condition demands acute...
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Heart of the Matter
Explore the fascinating world of 12-lead ECG interpretation with a special guest, Reid Gilbert-Vass, PA-C, creator of "ECG Lectures with Reid" on YouTube. Reid discusses his journey from Marine Corps logistics to EMS and ultimately becoming a PA specializing in cardiology. Learn his structured,...
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Every Breath They Take: NIPPV JIU-JITSU
In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Dr. Michael Lauria dives deep into the art and science of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV), exploring how to optimize CPAP and BiPAP for critically ill patients. Discover advanced techniques to fine-tune ventilator settings…
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Obstetrical Advanced Airway Management
In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast: MDCAST, we continue our OB Critical Care Series, focusing on airway management in critically ill obstetric patients. Hosted by Dr. Michael Lauria and featuring special guest Dr. Emily McQuaid-Hanson, Director of OB Anesthesia at the University of New...
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Gastropocalypse: Severe GI Bleed in Critical Care Transport
Join Dr. Mike Lauria and guest Dr. Bryce Taylor, an experienced flight physician, as they delve into the complexities of transporting patients with severe gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. From the nuances of variceal versus non-variceal bleeds to cutting-edge resuscitation strategies and critical...
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MDCAST - Obstetric Critical Care Transport Series - Preterm Labor
In this episode of the FlightBridgeED MDCAST Podcast, Dr. Michael Lauria and Dr. Elizabeth Garchar delve into a vital topic for EMS and critical care: managing preterm labor in transport. They tackle the complexities of diagnosing preterm labor, the nuances of patient risk factors, and the…
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The Bleeding Edge: Finger Thoracostomy in the Field
Join us for another captivating episode of The FlightBridgeED MDCAST as Dr. Michael Lauria explores trauma medicine's most critical and evolving skill: the finger thoracostomy. Featuring special guest Dr. Bryce Taylor, a seasoned emergency physician, and flight medicine fellow currently doing a...
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Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Welcome to another essential episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast: MDCAST, where we dive deep into the complexities of critical care and continue our high-risk OB transport conversation. This episode focuses on the often overlooked yet rapidly increasing crisis of hypertensive disorders in...
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Ventilator Jiu-Jitsu
In this episode of our series on respiratory critical care called Every Breath They Take, Dr. Lauria is joined by EM/Critical Care and Flight Physician Brittney Bernardoni as they discuss how to grapple with optimizing lung protective ventilation in ARDS. Lung protective ventilation at 6 cc/kg…
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Every Breath They Take: REALLY Delivering Lung Protective Ventilation
In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, part of our "Every Breath They Take" series on respiratory critical care, Dr. Michael Lauria explores whether we truly protect the lungs during mechanical ventilation. While the best evidence suggests keeping tidal volumes at 6 cc/kg and plateau...
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Maternal Sepsis
In this compelling episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Dr. Michael Lauria delves into one of the most critical yet underappreciated aspects of emergency and critical care medicine: maternal sepsis and septic shock. As maternal mortality rates rise across the U.S., critical care transport...
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Maternal and Fetal Physiology in Flight
In this episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast: MDCAST, Dr. Michael Lauria is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Garchar, MD, FACOG, an OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialist who has a particular interest in obstetric critical care and is unique in that she flies regularly with our critical care...
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CRASH & BURN: Airway Management in Hemodynamically Unstable Patients - Part 2
In Episode 264 of the FlightBridgeED Podcast: MDCAST, Dr. Mike Lauria, Dr. Jeff Jarvis, and trauma anesthesiologist Dr. Chris Stevens return for Part 2 of their deep dive into airway management in profoundly hemodynamically unstable patients. In this episode, the trio explores controversial…
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CRASH & BURN: Airway Management in Hemodynamically Unstable Patients - Part 1
In this thought-provoking episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast: MDCAST, Dr. Mike Lauria is joined by Dr. Jeff Jarvis and Dr. Chris Stevens to tackle the critical and potentially controversial topic of airway management in hemodynamically unstable patients. The discussion dives into complex...
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PHACTORS: Impacting the "Platinum 10" Post-Intubation
In this engaging and insightful episode of the FlightBridgeED Podcast, Eric Bauer is joined by Dr. Michael Lauria as they delve into the intricacies of post-intubation care and the critical factors that impact patient outcomes during the first 10 minutes after intubation. Building on the...
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Every Breath They Take: Part 2
PART 2 of 2 In this episode, Dr. Michael Lauria is joined by several EM/Critical Care and Transport/Retrieval physicians as we discuss the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in the critical care transport setting. We cover the pathophysiology of ARDS, the criteria for...
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PREOXI Trial Crossover Episode w/ Dr. Jeff Jarvis
This is a must-listen! What’s the best way to pre-oxygenate our patients prior to intubation? The evidence for this question has been mixed for some time. Dr Jarvis discusses the PREOXI Trial, which directly compares preoxygenation with non-invasive ventilation compared to a face mask to see…
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Every Breath They Take: ARDS Part 1
PART 1 of 2 In this episode, Dr. Michael Lauria is joined by several EM/Critical Care and Transport/Retrieval physicians as we discuss the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in the critical care transport setting. We cover the pathophysiology of ARDS, the criteria for...
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Refractory Vasodilatory Septic Shock with Dr. Brittney Bernardoni
In this episode of the FlightBridgeED MDCast, Dr. Mike Lauria and Dr. Brittney Bernardoni discuss the management of refractory hypotension in septic patients. They explore the use of norepinephrine as the initial pressor of choice and the benefits of vasopressin as a second-line agent. They also...
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Nightmare Series: The DKA Dilemma with Jean-Francois Couture
As night falls, a critical medical battle against Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) begins. This formidable foe, hidden within the body's chemistry, pushes patients towards peril. In this thrilling installment of the FlightBridgeED Nightmare Series, EMS providers face a relentless race against time,...
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FAST Archives: Oxygenation Assassin
In this final episode of The FAST Archives miniseries, we're thrilled to present a talk from Chris Meeks. Chris is not just any paramedic and educator; he's a veteran with a knack for making complex medical topics approachable. Today, he's breaking down "Oxygenation Assassin," a deep dive into…
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FAST Archives: Air Rescue During WEF: Special Conditions and Problems
In this episode of The FAST Archives, we explore a unique challenge in emergency medical planning from Helge Junge, who leads a team specialized in air rescue operations. Helge shares the intricate details of developing a comprehensive care and transport system for the World Economic Forum, held…
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FAST Archives: A Change of Heart
In this enlightening episode of The FAST Archives, we feature a compelling talk by Bruce Hoffman titled "A Change of Heart." Bruce, a seasoned critical care nurse and paramedic with a rich background in ICU, ER, trauma, and cardiology, challenges conventional wisdom in the treatment of STEMI...
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FAST Archives: Equity in Emergency Care: What Does That Even Mean?
In this episode of The FAST Archives, Ritu Sahni explores the essential topic of equity in emergency care. With a background that includes EMS Medical Director roles, emergency medicine, and air ambulance experience, Ritu provides a comprehensive look at what it means to care for entire...
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FAST Archives: Parkland
In this deeply impactful episode of The FAST Archives, we focus on the tragic events of the Parkland school shooting on February 14, 2018, through the lens of Peter Antevy, who served as the EMS Medical Director on the scene that day. With his vast expertise in pre-hospital pediatrics and…
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FAST Archives: Do Any of These Medications Work in Cardiac Arrest? Demystifying the Controversies!
In this episode of The FAST Archives, William Heuser brings his extensive experience as a clinical critical care pharmacist, clinical toxicologist, and certified Flight Paramedic to demystify the controversial world of resuscitative medicine. In his dynamic talk, "Do Any of These Medications Work...
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FAST Archives: Teaching, Trusting, and Teen Driving
Welcome back to The FAST Archives! In this episode, Ashley Liebig delivers a compelling talk, "Teaching, Trusting, and Teen Driving," where she explores the nuanced realities of learning, teaching, and belonging. Through her insights into psychological safety, cognitive learning theory, and...
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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.
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