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Does medicine have dangerous side effects for women? Are the "normal" values we have set for diagnostics possibly endangering specific populations? In this episode of the FOAMfrat podcast, Tyler sits down with Dr.Alyson McGregor, emergency physician and author of Sex Matters, and Tim Redding, EMS educator and lecturer, to discuss the discrepancies in medical testing, diagnosis, and treatment between male and female patients. Dr. McGregor shares her journey of discovering gender bias in medicine, particularly how women's symptoms are often dismissed or mislabeled as psychiatric in nature. The discussion explores how male-centric research has shaped clinical guidelines, leading to underdiagnosis and undertreatment of women across a wide range of conditions—from heart attacks to strokes and even pain management.

In this episode of the FOAMfrat podcast, join as we discuss mass casualty management with Chief Robert Luckritz of Austin Travis County EMS and Justin Soulier from Travis County Star Flight. Explore the strategies and challenges in mass casualty responses in one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the U.S.

Join Rommie Duckworth and FOAMfrat as we discuss the mental framing and big-picture thought process behind the first five minutes of any mass casualty incident (MCI). Rommie Duckworth, a fire captain and shift commander, is a wealth of knowledge on this topic and speaks globally to prepare emergency responders for these events.

In this episode of FOAMfrat, Tyler speaks with paramedic Kyle Rice to discuss a deeply personal and eye-opening experience—rolling his ambulance after running a red light. Kyle shares the lessons he learned about complacency, crew resource management, and the often-overlooked dangers of driving with lights and sirens. Together, they explore how EMS providers can stay vigilant behind the wheel, adopt safer driving practices, and shift their mindset when responding to emergencies. If you're an EMS provider, this episode is a must-listen for understanding the real-life risks of complacency and how to prevent accidents.

In this episode of NOON we're excited to introduce Tyler—a flight paramedic and the Co-Founder of FOAMFrat, a pioneering EMS education platform. With extensive experience in prehospital care and a commitment to advancing emergency medical education, Tyler offers a unique perspective on the challenges and innovations in the field. Join us as Tyler shares his journey from paramedic to educator, highlighting the insights gained along the way. From high-stakes rescues to groundbreaking educational initiatives, Tyler's story is sure to inspire and inform. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's leading voices! Don't forget to like, follow, and turn on notifications so that you don't miss this or any other episode of Nine One One Nonsense! Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1vAokfqG5aifoRBKk9MAUh?si=T8DipSBCQzWfOeiBW3h-Vw⁠ FB Page: https://m.facebook.com/groups/nineoneonenonsense/?ref=share Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/911nonsense/⁠ X: ⁠https://twitter.com/911Nonsense⁠ Bonfire Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/nine-one-one-nonsense/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=store_page_share&utm_campaign=nine-one-one-nonsense&utm_content=default Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about death, including graphic and potentially triggering details. Listener discretion is advised. The episode also covers sensitive topics and may not be suitable for all audiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health issues, please seek help immediately. You can contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 from anywhere in the U.S.  #PodcastInterview #flight #warning #OldSchoolEMS #UniquePerspective #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #samspursuit #nineoneonenonsense #ems #paramedic #medicine #medic #medical #nurse #emt #awesome #NOONPodcast #fun #sad #truth #ptsd #trigger #triggered #hospital #subscribe #spotifypodcast #spotify #applepodcasts #iheartradio --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/samspursuit/support

Happy Thanksgiving from the the FOAMfrat team.  This is a special release for the holiday from the RSIPodcast.  Mike recently had a successful deer hunt and in the spirit of ethical hunting the heart was taken to the fire station for a dissection to allow it to have an educational value.   The vidoe of the dissection is posted to YouTube CLICK HERE to watch it now!   If this is your first experience with the RSIPodcast, this is your opportunity to design your own podcast.  We take your questions about ANYTHING and answer them.  You can easily submit a question, just CLICK HERE   We can't wait to hear from you!   Happy Thanksgiving   Jared & Mike

In this episode, Tyler is joined by Shaylah Montgomery to discuss decision-making, human factors, and mental shortcuts utilizing pattern detection. Shaylah is a flight nurse and paramedic for Pafford Air One and a member of the FOAMfrat team.

Jared and Mike are again joined by Jake to tackle more of your questions.  Get your questions in for the next episode now!   CLICK HERE to submit your question now!   Be sure to check out the blog for this episode for full length questions and a contest to win some FOAMfrat swag!  CLICK HERE to go to the blog now   1)  Can you guys weigh in on the recent data regarding dual sequential defib?   2)  I am struggling with my current fire academy and considering quitting?   3)  Can you discuss an interesting case regarding non-truamatic spinal shock (full text in the blog)?     CLICK HERE to Watch us on YouTube

Welcome back and happy Memorial Day.  We are thankful for all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for each of us.  In this episode you will get to know FOAMfrat's own Austin Brook.   CLICK HERE to submit your question now for the next episode!   1) Answers to ventilator strategy?   2) Should I stop my amiodarone infusion?   3) How do I get my co-workers to embrace checklists?   CLICK HERE to watch us on YouTube   CLICK HERE for the blog with full questions and more!

Does IVC assessment have a role in pre-hospital ultrasound? This week we talk to one of the newest members of FOAMfrat, Shane O'Donnell.

Welcome back to episode 27!  We are excited to sit down with the FOAMfrat medical director, Dr. Cynthia Griffin.  We are looking forward to more of your questions.  Plenty of exciting guests coming up, so get them in now CLICK HERE to submit your question now! 1) Do we need POCUS to stop PEA arrest resus? 2) Considerations for heart transplant transports? 3) ApOx and ventilation You can find full versions of the questions and more in depth information in the blog for the episode CLICK HERE CLICK HERE to watch us on YouTube  

In this video podcast, Eric discussed the acronym developed by Jared Patterson, an educator for FOAMfrat. This clever memory aid is used to identify the atypical 12 lead tracings that often go unnoticed or missed. Join us for this information-packed episode on evidence-based 12 lead interpretation. So much good stuff! Please like and review on your current podcast app, including Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, PodBean, and many more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this video podcast, Eric discussed the acronym developed by Jared Patterson, an educator for FOAMfrat. This clever memory aid is used to identify the atypical 12 lead tracings that often go unnoticed or missed. Join us for this information-packed episode on evidence-based 12 lead interpretation. So much good stuff! Please like and review on your current podcast app, including Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, PodBean, and many more.

In this video podcast, Eric discussed the acronym developed by Jared Patterson, an educator for FOAMfrat. This clever memory aid is used to identify the atypical 12 lead tracings that often go unnoticed or missed. Join us for this information-packed episode on evidenced-based 12 lead interpretation. So much good stuff! Please like and review on your current podcast app, including Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, PodBean, and many more.

The FOAMfrat podcast is back in 2022 with a discussion on how virtual reality can be used in EMS education. We did our first VR class a few weeks ago and here's what we learned and what we plan to do with it!

Jared and Mike are joined in the studio by fellow team member Brittany Grandfield.  You've read her blogs, now get to know her better.  As always, we are ready for your questions.  Ask us anything!!   CLICK HERE to submit your question for the next episode   You can also watch the episode with video on YouTube   1) Dopamine with right ventricular MI?   2) Thoughts on the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict    3) What is EMS like where you are at?   4) Please share a funny or embarrassing moment from a call   There is a blog with this episode as well.  Check it out while you're looking over the FOAMfrat website CLICK HERE

Nothing is scarier than watching an awake patient struggle to breathe with a trach. Do you have an approach to troubleshoot? Make sure you watch to the end to see our first FOAMfrat reaction video!

Mike is joined by FOAMfrat's own Brian King to field your most recent questions.     Please get your questions in now for the next episode.  Ask us anything! CLICK HERE to submit your question now!   1)  How do I get a strong start in a new orientation?   2)  How do you measure experience?   3)  What do you do in your spare time?   4)  COVID from pandemic to endemic - thoughts?   You can also see this on YouTube CLICK HERE to watch!   We can't wait to hear from you.

Jared and Mike are back again with your questions and joined by fellow FOAMfrat team member Austin Quillet.   We are always excited to hear from the listeners and will be recording our next episode with Brittany Grandfield very soon.  Get your questions in now for the next episode. CLICK HERE to submit your question now.   Find full length questions, links to additional information, and much more by checking out the blog with this podcast.  Just CLICK HERE   1)  Getting burned out?  Get past that "bump"   2)  Does flow have a place in medicine?   3)  pH and ECMO?   4)  What book are you reading?   Very exciting news on expanded offerings and capabilities coming from FOAMfrat! CLICK HERE for the 2021 update

Thanks for joining us for Episode 16 featuring Jake Good.  Jake is the producer of Good Reads, a part of the FOAMfrat family.  Check them out here.  He contributes regularly as an educator and blog writer as well.  This one is a little longer but when you're listening to Jake time flies!!  Learn more about Jake on this podcast!   Good Reads - Click Here   1.  Can you explain the occlusive myocardial infarction concept and what are some quick/easy ways to up my EKG interpretation game?   2.  I recently had a complex pediatric asthmatic case and wondered your opinion on carrying all sizes together or having a specific pediatric bag?   3.  I found my student sleeping in a recliner.  Should I be upset?   4.  My state is constantly looking at taking rapid sequence intubation away from prehospital providers.  What are your thoughts?   Get your questions in now for the next podcast! CLICK HERE!   Or via email RSIPodcast@FOAMfrat.com  

My buddy Bryan Winchell and I sit down and record a conversation about PEEP. We have way more questions than answers, but here's some shop talk on what we are currently doing to optimize PEEP. Check out the full blog and show notes at FOAMfrat.com

If I give this patient a fluid bolus, will it increase cardiac output? What does wall tension have to do with myocardial oxygen demand? In this episode, we will give you a step-by-step guide into assessing LV function utilizing pulse pressure and ultrasound. FOAMfrat is an online library for EMS professionals who are looking to take their knowledge and skills to the next level. www.foamfrat.com

Dr. Steven Bradley joins us to discuss the SMOG Propofol guideline, along with sedation and analgesia pearls.Lieutenant Commander Bradley is a U.S. Navy anesthesiologist, and he is very active in mentoring aspiring physicians.During the episode, Trevor mentions the Military Enroute Care Performance Improvement Report 2019 Events, as well as Tyler Christifulli's 2018 FOAMfrat article on post-intubation strategies. Trevor also discusses using the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS). You can find an easy-to-use version of the RASS on page 29 of the Joint Trauma System's Pain, Anxiety and Delirium Guideline (CPG ID: 29). It's definitely a good one to print out and keep handy.If you want to use this episode as part of your Table VIII medical training, use the following tasks per TC 8-800:081-831-0010, Measure a Patient’s Respirations081-833-0034, Manage an Intravenous Infusion

Guests: Tyler Christifulli How is it possible for metabolic acidosis and anion gap to be remotely interesting? The two words send shivers down most medics’ spine. However, Tyler Christifulli from FoamFrat joins the EMS Handoff crew to make this information not only accessible but fun to learn and review.  Tyler Christifulli is a flight medic and  co-founder/producer at FOAMfrat where he lends his expertise to educating EMS providers through blogs, podcasts and online content.

So, my buddy, Bryan Selvage released a blog a few weeks ago called "The Curious Case of The Brain & The Octopus Trap." This case study caught me off guard because it did not match my mental model of a brain bleed patient. I called Bryan and had a great conversation regarding mental models and how they can either make us look like we have superhuman powers or trip us up.   Bryan started working on a blog to address the perils of mental models at the same time my friend Tom Grawey was writing a piece for FOAMfrat on the "sick versus not sick" assessment. Both of the blogs complimented each other perfectly and I figured we could do a podcast and release both blogs as a package.  

Join Mike as we get to know Jace Mullen, another FOAMfrat educator.  As always we answer some questions from listeners. What are your opinions on single vs dual paramedic deployment models? How does skill dilution weigh in? How about hospital vs private? What do you do to relax during off time? What do you think of the recent incident in DC? Get your questions in now for the next podcast RSIPodcast@foamfrat.com  Our next guest will be Dr. Jim DuCanto.  He's excited to answer your questions.

Mike and Tom answer listener questions on vaccines.  Includes an invite for free attendance at an upcoming FOAMfrat live class.  Act now! Did you guys get the vaccine?  Why or why not? How do genetic vaccines work? How long before we are back to normal? Will be recording another episode soon with another member of the FOAMfrat team.  Get your questions in now! RSIPodcast@foamfrat.com    

EVERYONE is teaching online now! FOAMfrat teaches live classes five days a week, three times a day, ALL year long! We have ironed out the logistics of zoom room teaching to a science! Here are some tips if you need to give a talk online. 

Over the years, OHCA in the pediatric population has not much improved like the Adult. Why is this? What are we doing wrong? Well, there is emerging evidence that may change your practice.  We also know half the battle is the psychological response and communication. How do we improve? What do we need to do to change these outcomes and find closure? Preparation, psychology of ourselves and others, performance under pressure and tracking data after implementing best practices is just a start. Check out “Solving the Pediatric Labyrinth” in the F3 content of the FOAMfrat refresher to better grasp these concepts and more pearls to change outcomes!

Sam Ireland from FOAMfrat invited me on to their podcast to talk more about PAs in EMS.  This was a fantastic conversational piece that is well worth listening to in order to learn more about what it means to have PAs in EMS and the potential future of such as role.

The whole FOAMfrat team loves listening to audio books. Last week, Austin Quillet pitched the idea of turning our blogs into a audio book style format. So we figured, why not give it a shot? We put this audio blog into a story format with some sound effects and voiceovers to help you visualize yourself on the call (and sometimes provide a little comedy relief). We are always looking for feedback from you guys, so please let us know how we could improve - audio blogs are obviously something brand new to us.    We'll be selecting the blogs that best fit the format for audio blogs, and then you'll see them show up on the same feed and the main podcast.    As we continue to find new ways to tell our stories we really appreciate all of the support that you, the listeners and readers, provide. Thanks for your support! We look forward to hearing what you think!    - The FOAMfrat Team

A few months ago in our weekly team meeting, Mike Brown(@FireMedicFPC) and Jared Patterson(@OneRadMedic) pitched the idea of starting a podcast that takes questions from clinicias all around the world and answers them in five minutes or less. I initially was skeptical to the idea because of all the EMS podcasts surfacing. What would make this show different? After some thought, We realize this concept is unique in style and allows a certain degree of interaction amongst clinicians. I am super excited to announce the Rapid Sequence Interrogation podcast to the FOAMfrat family!   The first episode is being hosted on both the RSI Podcast and the FOAMfrat Podcast. You should see the podcast appearing in iTunes shortly under the name The RSI Podcast. Please subscribe and let us know what you think!   Mike & Jared would love you to start sending questions to foamfrat@gmail.com. #YouCreateTheShow

A few weeks ago I posted this scenario on FB . 60 yr male who was in an MVC and is pinned in the driver seat with an obvious closed femur fracture. Firefighters estimate extrication will take 20 minutes. Patient is confused and screaming in pain and asks you to please give him something. He keeps trying to self extricate and is getting in the way of the firefighters tools.  Vitals  BP- 86/52 HR- 118 SPO2 96% on RA  RR 26 You are unable to obtain and IV and firefighters ask you if you are able to give the patient something IM to calm him down through the extrication process.  Do your guidelines discuss extrication sedation? What drug and dose? The comments were very interesting and I wanted to get someone well respected in the HEMS and prehospital environment on the show to give their thoughts. Dr. Cliff Reid is a seasoned retrieval physician who works for Sydney HEMS in Australia. This is his second time on FOAMfrat and we always have a great discussion. I think you will enjoy!

A grueling interfacility transfer gives Tyler Christifulli, FP-C, EMT-P (@christifulli88) and Sam Ireland FP-C, EMT-P (@ireland_sam1) the opportunity to show us how they handle airway management, GI bleeding, mechanical ventilation, cardiac arrest, and more, all from the confines of a helicopter. Check out the great educational content from Tyler and Sam over at FOAMfrat, including … Continue reading "Episode 11: Flight medicine with Tyler Christifulli and Sam Ireland (part 1)"

To celebrate this landmark podcast we could only think of one guest to facilitate the 100th podcast conversation, our fellow podcaster and close friend, Ginger Locke. Ginger is the host of the very popular Medic Mindset podcast. We asked Ginger to produce this episode in her truly original and unique style she uses with Medic Mindset. Sam, I, and the entire FOAMfrat team - thank you for your support and encouragment throughout the last three years. Celebrate the last 100 and cheers to the next!

A few months ago Sam and I started putting together a ventilator module within the FOAMfrat refresher course. Our hopes were to create a "beginners guide" into the world of mechanical ventilation. As we created each lesson we would discuss further points that we felt were essential to include. Two months later and we have a robust approximatley ten hour mechanical ventilation course that takes novice providers through a step by step journey through one of the most intimidating pieces of critical care equipment.  Sam mentioned the idea of bringing on his wife who works as a respiratory therapist. His vision was to round out the course with a long-term perspective on mechnical ventilation. We found this interview with Kristin Ireland very informative and hope that it sheds a little more light on what goes on after we drop off a patient, or before we pick them up. Topics discussed include: What's up with the ED crash settings we always find patients on? What do critical care transport teams do that drive you nuts? What should we absolutley ask the RT before we leave with an intubated patient? Weaning & Extubation

Whenever discussing ventilator strategies, I feel like the discussion is a bit of a cold read whenever the waveforms are not taken into account. The waveforms tell you what the flow, volume, and pressure are doing over time - and they're extremely helpful in managing a patient. I realize that some of you do not have waveforms on your ventilators. If you don't have waveforms on your ventilator, when you do retrievals from outlying hospitals, examining the waveforms on their ventilator will help you set up a care plan for the transport. If you do have waveforms on your ventilator, you've very fortunate - because they can help you set up a precise strategy to fine-tune your settings.  www.FOAMfrat.com

The debate regarding vasopressor use in trauma has been going on for years. FOAMfrat recently released a blog article called. "Levophed Assisted Transfusion". In this article written by Tyler, he lays out his thoughts on this subject and advocates for vasopressor administration in the early resuscitation phase with patients suffering from multi-systems trauma and associated TBI. This podcast is a rebuttal podcast on that article and the current evidence. Are vasopressors in trauma warranted? Is there clinical evidence? I say... Join me in this review and find out my stance! These reviews are especially key to keeping us high on the charts where your friends and colleagues can find us. Thank you for listening.

The debate regarding vasopressor use in trauma has been going on for years. FOAMfrat recently released a blog article called. "Levophed Assisted Transfusion". In this article written by Tyler, he lays out his thoughts on this subject and advocates for vasopressor administration in the early resuscitation phase with patients suffering from multi-systems trauma and associated TBI. This podcast is a rebuttal podcast on that article and the current evidence. Are vasopressors in trauma warranted? Is there clinical evidence? I say... Join me in this review and find out my stance! These reviews are especially key to keeping us high on the charts where your friends and colleagues can find us. Thank you for listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I denne episode af FOAMmedicPHARMA serien taler vi om Midazolam. Vi har set på ambulancetjenestens nye antiepileptikum og hypnotikum. Mange regioner har indført Midazolam i stedet for Diazepam og derfor er det oplagt at se nærmere på det medikament. Vi forsøger os igen med en mere evidensbaseret tilgang til løsningen på vores case i et forsøg på at stimulere til kritisk tænkning når løsningen ikke er inden for de kendte instrukser. Abonner eller hent via iTunes, Podbean, TUNE IN, Spotify, StitcherRadio, Soundcloud eller hvor du henter dine podcast. Støt FOAMmedics arbejde med 5 eller 10 kr pr. podcast. Hvis du har lyst til at støtte vores arbejde med at lave lækker lyd og skrift så klik ind på 10er.dk og støt os med 5,10 eller 15 pr. podcast episode, så bliver vi så sindsygt stolte og glade. Eller klik på 10'er logo her under og en pop-up løsning kommer frem. DISCLAIMER Det her er vores fortolkning af det pågældende medikament, det er ikke den endegyldige sandhed og vi opfordre som altid til at være kritisk over for den viden man hører og selv tjekke op på relevant viden og fakta. Du vil muligvis høre information eller om tilstande vedr. et medikament, hvor du ikke har delegation til at benytte medikamentet, men som udelukkende bliver omtalt, for at vi kan blive klogere i processen.Denne podcast er ikke en erstatning for pro.medicin.dk eller vores lokale retningslinjer. Links og henvisninger Introen til dette afsnit er lavet af Tyler Christifulli fra FOAMfrat, tjek dem ud, de har masser af fedt materiale. Pro.medicin om benzodiazepiner (hypnotika) Pro.medicin om Sederende midler (Odontologisk medicinvejledning) Pro.moedicin om Midazlom Youtube videoer som beskriver: GABA , Benzodiazepiner, Fremmende og hæmmende nervesignaler Bøger: Paramedic Textbook - Mosby af Mick Sanders Medical Pharmacology at a Glance - 6 udgave Farmakologi - Inge Olsen Den Præhospitale Patient  - Kim Dalgaard, Kenneth Lücbke m.fl. FOAMmedicPHARMA QUIZ Spørgsmål og svar fra sidste episode om Ondansetron er Spørgsmål:Hvilket medikament vi medbringer i ambulancen, udover ondansetron, har også en veldokumenteret effekt på kvalme?Svaret: Tavegyl/Clemastin Vi har trukket lod blandt de rigtige besvarelser og Vinderen af Ondansetron quizzen er Imran Khan. Imran er Ambulanceassistent og der er en lækker FOAMmedic præmie på vej til ham. Stort tillykke vi kontakter Imran for nærmere information for levering af præmien. Spørgsmålet i quizzen i denne episode af FOAMmedicPHARMA om Midazolam er: I kølvandet på 9/11 forsøgte den amerikanske efterretningstjeneste CIA, med alle midler at finde og jage terrorister i både ind og udland. Historien her fortæller at læger ansatte af CIA, i perioden fra 2002 til 2007, forsøgte sig med forskellige medikamenter der kunne fungere som sandhedsserum, for at fravriste tilfangetagne potientielle terrorister viden og information, der kunne føre til flere anholdelser eller bremse eventuelle terrorangreb. Projektet, der blev kaldt “project medication” var aldrig blevet godkendt af justitsministeriet, men udført alligevel. Disse læger forsøgte sig blandt andet med midazolam. Men spørgsmålet er her: under hvilket handelsnavn benyttede lægerne i CIA midazolam? Kender du svaret på spørgsmålet så svaret i en mail med emnet Quiz til FOAMmedic.org@gmail.com

FOAMfrat is very excited to announce our online paramedic refreshers!   It is our goal to make learning enjoyable, so we have taken a different approach to this online refresher.   What makes it different?    Bite-size We all know that we have short attention spans, this is why we have organized our modules into bite-size pieces that you can spend ~5-20 minutes on, and chip away at the hours you need to refresh your license. Even though our CEU is counted in hours, we know that we learn in minutes.    No death by bullets In the same way that we have always made videos without boring bullet points, we use illustrations and animations to drive the points home.    Multiple learning methods We are using a mix of podcasts, blogs, and new videos to deliver content. This mixed approach allows you to earn hours no matter where you are. It is with particular excitement that our paramedic refresher will also include a podcast / blog subscription! This means that when we put out a new piece of content, you can claim CEU hours for it!    Canvas Thanks to FlightBridgeED, we are using their canvas learning platform to deliver the content. One of the cool things about Canvas is that there is a learners app you can download (free app) and get all of our content on a mobile device! FlightBridgeED has also given us the ability to certify all of our content with CAPCE!   www.FOAMfrat.com

Strategize Your Simulation! Today we head back to camp where Tyler Christifulli of LifeLink III and FOAMfrat talks about creative ways to build and execute simulation without breaking the bank. CME Collective If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST. FAST TEAM Video

Brian King steals the mic from Tony Falzone as he sits down with  Tyler Christifulli, Sam Ireland, Bryan Winchell and Brad Garmon from the REinVENT, pre-conference workshop at campECHO, to discuss their workshop. This 10 minute interview goes rogue as Joey Loehner joins the guys as they sit back and enjoy a post pre-conference beverage as they discuss a variety of different topics relating to education and orientation.

Super stoked to have the one, the only, Tyler Christifulli, from FoamFrat on to discuss some ventilator/ventilation pearls! Pressure vs Volume? Does intrinsic PEEP exist? Asthmatics vs Obstructive? I:E ratios? Driving Pressures? We discuss some common misconceptions regarding mechanical ventilation. We took listener submitted questions and broke them down and applied them to real life scenarios. Petalnet.org

We have a two part special with Sam Ireland from FOAMfrat.  He is a critical care paramedic in Wisconsin and a brilliant mind including with ventilation.  Sam agreed to come on to talk both about impending and acute ventilatory failure.  Stay tuned next week for the second part of his talk.

Bryan Winchell sent me a screen cast he did last year which was FRACKIN AMAZING! He gave me permission to post it on FOAMfrat. I broke it up into two segments. Segment one will look at the conduction abnormalities of a bundle branch block. In part two he gets into case studies of interpreting an MI in the presence of a LBBB using the Smith-Modified Sgarbossa Criteria. www.foamfrat.com

Kicking off our AMTC18 series, we are joined at our Podcast Row booth by the beloved Dr. Cynthia Griffin. Cynthia is an Emergency and Flight Physician for University of Wisconsin, and a member of the FOAMfrat team. After many pleasantries, we begin our discussion with the challenges surrounding flight medicine, the rarity of available positions, and team dynamics when a doctor is present on the transport team. We quickly transition to finger thoracostomy; a clinical topic and passion project for Cynthia. She highlights the common, yet ineffective nature of needle techniques in the presence of tension physiology, and the benefits finger utilization can provide. We complete that discussion with Cynthia's AMTC presentation topic: front-of-neck access. We discuss logistics, complications, and the horrors surrounding the pediatric patient with an obstructive airway. Tune in for an educational and fun-filled conversation full of sweater vests and patient zero. ------------------------------------------------  Follow us on Twitter @HLTHPodcast Follow us on Facebook @heavyliesthehelmet Visit our website at heavyliesthehelmet.com Contact us at heavyliesthehelmet@gmail.com Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the HLTH podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of their employers and their employees. HLTH is not responsible for the accuracy of any information contained in the podcast series available for listening or reading on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute other professional advice or services.  

What is the best tool we have? It is easy to get excited about intubation, chest tubes or even surgical airways. What saves lives? What tool out of all our procedures and equipment is the best? In the episode, we discuss how to have optimal performance and ways to build on this amazing tool! We couldn't make this podcast without. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the best tool we have? It is easy to get excited about intubation, chest tubes or even surgical airways. What saves lives? What tool out of all our procedures and equipment is the best? In the episode, we discuss how to have optimal performance and ways to build on this amazing tool! We couldn’t make this podcast without. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!

Join us for a special "hijacked episode" of the podcast. This is a much-needed topic of conversation. The "OODA Loop" process has been discussed in-depth in regards to cognitive and performance psychology. However, we often find ourself task saturated, tunnel-visioned, and stuck in a faulty loop of repetitive error. In the episode, we discuss five tips to train and prepare for optimal performance, troubleshooting, and the mental reset. We couldn’t make this podcast without. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!

Join us for a special "hijacked episode" of the podcast. This is a much-needed topic of conversation. The "OODA Loop" process has been discussed in-depth in regards to cognitive and performance psychology. However, we often find ourself task saturated, tunnel-visioned, and stuck in a faulty loop of repetitive error. In the episode, we discuss five tips to train and prepare for optimal performance, troubleshooting, and the mental reset. We couldn't make this podcast without. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I will openly admit that when Dr. Weingart first coined the term "Push Dose Pressor," I drank the Kool Aid.. I remember pitching it to my organization and discussing the concept with the guys at my station. I think the early adoption was due to: 1. Cool Name 2. Easy To Mix 3. Weingart  4. Was better than pushing 500 mcg of cardiac epi when the patient starts circling the drain.   Now I'm questioning this techniques application in EMS.   Join Michael Perlmutter, Bryan Winchell, and myself as we discuss the finer points of PDP.   www.FOAMfrat.com

If you didn't listen to the recent podcast put out by Tyler Christifulli and FOAMfrat called "Trigger Happy Transfusion Confusion" please download and listen via the FOAMfrat podcast feed. Tyler does a great job and provides out of the box thinking on the hot topic of PRBC administration in the transport environment. This "Response" podcast is based on my commentary, overall thoughts on the topic, additional topic points to consider and an overall review of the data related to PRBCs, FFP, and the recently published PAMPer trial. We couldn't make this podcast without. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you didn't listen to the recent podcast put out by Tyler Christifulli and FOAMfrat called "Trigger Happy Transfusion Confusion" please download and listen via the FOAMfrat podcast feed. Tyler does a great job and provides out of the box thinking on the hot topic of PRBC administration in the transport environment. This "Response" podcast is based on my commentary, overall thoughts on the topic, additional topic points to consider and an overall review of the data related to PRBCs, FFP, and the recently published PAMPer trial. We couldn’t make this podcast without. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Eric responds to the latest podcast by FOAMfrat and Tyler Christifulli, titled "Response Required"! This is a must listen and a full Re..butt..AL based on the podcast we published a few weeks back called: "The 5 Hottest Questions In Mechanical Ventilation w/ Mike Herman". Lastly, we couldn’t make this podcast without you. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Eric responds to the latest podcast by FOAMfrat and Tyler Christifulli, titled "Response Required"! This is a must listen and a full Re..butt..AL based on the podcast we published a few weeks back called: "The 5 Hottest Questions In Mechanical Ventilation w/ Mike Herman". Lastly, we couldn't make this podcast without you. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 third of many FAST18 Rewinds that will be released throughout the next year, leading up to FAST19. Don't miss this talk on the critical thinking involved in Traumatic Arrest. Join Sam Ireland from our FOAMfrat brothers and sista! Sam is a phenomenal speaker and will make you think differently about the Traumatic Arrest patient. Lastly, we couldn't make this podcast without you. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 third of many FAST18 Rewinds that will be released throughout the next year, leading up to FAST19. Don't miss this talk on the critical thinking involved in Traumatic Arrest. Join Sam Ireland from our FOAMfrat brothers and sista! Sam is a phenomenal speaker and will make you think differently about the Traumatic Arrest patient. Lastly, we couldn’t make this podcast without you. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!

The bed side transfer of a critically ill patient is a very pinnacle moment for logistics and strategy. As a clinician you will be performing a patient assessment, obtaining a report from the nurse or physician, and transferring medications or invasive lines from the facilities equipment to yours. In order for this all to run smooth, you need to plan for several scenarios. In this episode Sam and I discuss common situations a clinician may find themselves in, and how to plan out the logistics to make for a flawless performance and transfer. www.FOAMfrat.com

This is part two of the three part series on why finger thoracostomy should be the go-to in retrieval medicine. This talk was given by Cynthia griffin at CCTMC!  Www.FOAMfrat.com

Problems with the current PDP Model 1.Large margin for dosing errors 2.Wasting a CC, drawing up a CC, and giving a CC with a 10 CC syringe. We know that pediatric dosing with a 10cc syringe (1:10,000) is not recommended and we should really only be drawing up what we plan on giving. Check out this article in JAMA. 3.Failure to bridge to an infusion.    Check out a solution www.FOAMfrat.com

I did a podcast with Chip Lange from TOTAL EM on post intubation acronym's on trouble shooting uncomfortable and restless intubated patients.  I got some emails asking how I “Make it easier for the patient to get a breath." Check out the podcast and blog at www.FOAMfrat.com

We have Tyler Christifulli from FOAMfrat back on to discuss two acronyms (we each developed one) for post-intubation agitation and sedation.  We also talk about the utility of acronyms in general.  As a fair warning, there is some explicit language in the podcast itself.  However, this is not only a great post but is entertaining and sure to help you better understand the topic.

Building off of our last post with Harrison Reed talking about communication, we are moving to a very similar and related topic this time talking about cognitive stop points with paramedic Tyler Christifulli.  He also has his own blog and podcast called FOAMfrat and one we have actually featured on our website.  Our next post will also have Tyler back discussing acronyms and how they tie in with these cognitive stop points so make sure to check that, as well.

In this episode, Ginger talks to Tyler Christifulli. It's accurate to call him a flight medic, but he's so much more. He's also a podcaster and an EMS Educator. In listening to his FOAMfrat podcast, it's obvious he is a sharp guy but being in the same room with him is a completely different animal. He has charisma for days but what is really mesmerizing about him is how he brings out the best in others. Show notes: medicmindset.com Find Tyler online: www.foamfrat.com

PDP is the cool kid on the block these days, but it is a bridge to an infusion. 

In this episode, we are joined by Tyler Christifulli of the FOAMfrat blog and podcast (formally Lifestar Podcast), and FlightBridgeEd. Apneic oxygenation has been recently popularized for use during RSI in an attempt to decrease desaturation time during the apneic period of induction. Inspired by a discussion between Tyler and Dr. Jeff Jarvis, we decided to collaborate in testing the inspired O2 capabilities of several commonly used nasal cannulas with this purpose in mind. You may be surprised by our results. Tune in as we briefly discuss the physiological process of apneic oxygenation, and the equipment you should and should not be using for supplementation. ------------------------------------------------ Follow us on Twitter @HLTHPodcast Follow us on Facebook @heavyliesthehelmet Visit our website at heavyliesthehelmet.com Contact us at heavyliesthehelmet@gmail.com Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the HLTH podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of their employers and their employees. HLTH is not responsible for the accuracy of any information contained in the podcast series available for listening or reading on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute other professional advice or services.

This is the video that accompanies Episode 14. Watch as Tyler Christifulli of FOAMfrat and FlightBridgeEd tests how 3 popular nasal cannula devices perform during apneic oxygenation. ------------------------------------------------ Follow us on Twitter @HLTHPodcast Follow us on Facebook @heavyliesthehelmet Visit our website at heavyliesthehelmet.com Contact us at heavyliesthehelmet@gmail.com Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the HLTH podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of their employers and their employees. HLTH is not responsible for the accuracy of any information contained in the podcast series available for listening or reading on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute other professional advice or services.

The paramedic intercept is a skill just as any other. Commonly overlooked during initial training, effective communications used during the patient handoff plays a significant role in patient care. Actually, the Joint Commission concluded that 70% of hospital-related “sentinel events” involved communications, with 50% of those events occurring during patient care handoffs. (J Quality Patient Safety, 2010 Feb; 36(2)) Think of the last time you were giving report, just to have the accepting physician or RN ask questions that would’ve already been answered had they been listening, and not just hearing you. I constantly listen to gripes from my peers how they felt disrespected by hospital staff, only to arrive on a scene with them and they do the exact same thing to a lower-scope provider. This hypocrisy is avoidable. Check out the blog at www.FOAMfrat.com