Best Long Pause Media Flightbridgeed Podcasts (2025)

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Hot Pursuit, Hotter Patient with RAINN WILSON 1:34:13

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1h ago1:34:13

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RAINN WILSON joins Chris and Spencer (no, really) as they discuss a methamphetamine marathon runner who gets brought up to medium rare. Can an EMT push against the tide to get the right thing done? Can Chris expand his vocabulary? Check out CODE 3 starring RAINN WILSON in select theaters NOW!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Damnit Jerry! 1:26:40

1h ago1:26:40

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Spencer is in the hot seat, but this time he has the help of Jerry the helpful RN at the local nursing facility / rehab / pit of despair! How does he do? Visit our Instagram to find out!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Ding Dong, The Patient's... Dead? 1:21:27

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When a code 99 comes in for a frequent flyer, a crew finds themself in a classic case of "there's more than meets the eye". Do they follow the yellow brick road to get their questions answered? Click your rube red slippers three times and be transported away to a land of not quite death but maybe some destruction.…

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Ep 102 - Ketamine for Agitation with Dr Crowe 40:10

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You use ketamine. I use ketamine. We all use ketamine. But… how safe it is, really? A new study out of Toronto suggests 30% of patients who receive ketamine have adverse events, a rate higher than seen in the ED. What are we to make of this? I bring Dr Remle Crowe on to discuss… Citations: 1. Kwong JL, Verbeek PR, Leong YC, Turner L, Huiskamp M, Dr…

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Special Edition: It Can't Be THAT Simple... Can It? 1:41:52

20d ago1:41:52

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Chris is in the hotseat and immediately starts over thinking a call involving a possible stroke... or UTI... or hypoglycemia... or alcohol? Check out @ems2020show in Instagram and vote on his performance!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Ep 101 - PreOxygenation and Why Words Matter 34:55

1M ago34:55

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We've covered pre-oxygenation strategies and intubation alot on this podcast, mayber more than anyting else. We covered the definition of FPS in E74, the DEVICE trial on DL vs VL in E75, and the PREOXI trial of NIV vs Mask Pre-oxygenation in E86. Now we have another Preoxygenation paper, this one that reports no difference between preoxygenation wi…

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Paralyzing Yourself to Refuse 1:35:23

1M ago1:35:23

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What does Carhart pants, Fireball Whiskey, weed, and an allergy to authority have in common? They're all in this episode! Follow the Paramedic of Darkness into the fray as we sort out and angry MVA patient that has more issues than they realize.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Oops! All Trauma! 1:44:07

1M ago1:44:07

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Spencer is in the hotseat trying to fix all the problems with a severe trauma patient. Also, Chris cannot count. Vote on Instagram now!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Minute Ventilation Mastery & The Obstructive Lung Mindset – with Scott Weingart 43:58

2M ago43:58

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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, experience-driven insights that challenge outdated protocols and prov…

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Self Inflicted Surgery 1:44:55

1M ago1:44:55

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Hands down, this is the weirdest episode. So many twists and turns. Chris rants about TXA again (start the emails), Spencer gets weird about barnyard animals, and a goat is suspect for attempted murder. Maybe.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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MDCAST: Beyond the Blade - Redefining Airway Success in Transport 41:43

2M ago41:43

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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 success rate? Does prior training or clinical experience t…

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Special Edition: Face the Pain 1:29:56

2M ago1:29:56

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Chris is in the hot seat! Spencer pulls out a rare but immediately life threatening disorder that threatens to crush Chris under the weight of airway management. Does Chris prevail? VOTE NOW ON INSTAGRAM! @ems2020showBy Christopher M Pfingsten

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MDCAST: Aortic Emergencies - What You Need to Know, But Were Never Taught 47:13

2M ago47:13

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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, practical, and immediately applicable for all providers—wheth…

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Ep 100 - Amio v Lido in OHCA w Tanner Smida 42:31

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The 2017 NEJM study, ALPS, compared amiodarone, lidocaine, and placebo for refractory shockable rhythms in adults with out of hospital cardiac arrest. They found no significant difference in survival to hospital discharge or functional survival between any of the arms. If that study has left you confused, you’re not alone. And you’re in luck. Tanne…

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Bold Strategy Cotton 1:47:11

2M ago1:47:11

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An interfacility call that seems like your basic, everyday call... until it isn't. A patient goes from walking and talking to huffing and puffing to gasping and... dying?By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Bleeding Out: The Trauma We Can Actually Fix 46:35

2M ago46:35

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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 hemorrhagic shock to adult penetrating trauma, from urba…

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Summer, Bloody Summer 1:00:03

2M ago1:00:03

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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, doubling survival rates for patients bleeding out from t…

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Ep 99 - Adenosine or Diltiazem for SVT? 34:08

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We just got a new paper that compares initial treatment with adenosine compared with diltiazem for the treatment of adults with SVT in the ED. Wouldn’t it be great if it turned out that diltiazem was just as effective, if not more effective, as adenosine without the crappy feeling? Yeah, that’d be great, but what do we do with statistically insigni…

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Special Edition: Little Altered Man 1:26:50

2M ago1:26:50

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Spencer is given a 'kitchen sink' type call as Chris leaves him looking around every corner to see if he can walk down Holland road. Does Spencer eek out a 2, or is he leaving you waiting for more? Vote on IG!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Sus 4 CO 2:03:25

3M ago2:03:25

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Hey wait... that's not Oxygen! Call an emergency meeting! Does the crew in this week's episode get to the bottom of the problem BEFORE it's too late? Listen and find out on this OD turned CO!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Recipe for Disaster 1:33:00

3M ago1:33:00

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Spencer attempts to trip Chris up with a chaotic flight call! An IFT where a small hospital is struggling to keep up with a severe trauma patient's needs. Is Chris the missing ingredient that ties the whole dish together, or does he completely ruin the flavor profile? VOTE ON INSTAGRAM!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Ep 98 - Does the Sequence of RSI Medications Matter 32:20

3M ago32:20

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The next time you go to intubate a patient, should you give the sedation before the paralytic or the paralytic before the sedative? Does it matter? And what the hell does Bayes have to do with any of this? Dr Jarvis reviews a paper that uses Bayesian statistics to calculate the association between drug sequence and first attempt failure. Then he re…

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Bullet(s) With Butterfly Wings 1:38:39

3M ago1:38:39

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A team of responders enter a scene made safe(ish) by PD to find a very unhappy gunshot victim. Are they able to calm his rage and treat appropriately? Listen and find out!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: He's Choking Now 1:24:07

3M ago1:24:07

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Time's up! Over! BLAU? Spencer is in the hot seat as an unconscious unresponsive patient is presented to him. Does he choke? Does he handle it with grace? Let us know and vote on our IG! @ems2020showBy Christopher M Pfingsten

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MDCAST: Open Abdomen Transport 54:22

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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 with an open abdomen. From trauma-based damage contro…

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E97 - Bayes and Calcium Before Diltiazem in Atrial Fibrillation 38:20

4M ago38:20

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We covered a paper in episode 81 that suggested treating atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response in the field could lower mortality. But it also drops BP a bit. Could pretreating these patients with calcium lower the risk of hypotension? Dr Jarvis puts on his nerd hat and uses Bayesian analysis to assess a new randomized, placebo-contro…

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Prepare for Unforeseen Consequences 1:21:46

4M ago1:21:46

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The guys analyze a crew that walks into self-imposed traps. Do they figure it out before it's too late, or do they find themselves at the bottom of a hidden pit? Listen and find out!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Gambling with Grumpy 1:29:08

4M ago1:29:08

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Spencer rolls the dice for Chris as he presents him with one grumpy customer... can Chris get through the interpersonal obstacles or will he fall flat on his face? Vote on our Instagram!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Get Out of My Head! 1:32:02

4M ago1:32:02

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Is it an overdose? Is it trauma? Is it... something else entirely unhinged? Yes. Listen and find out what the guys have to deal with in today's exciting and surprising episode!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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No Right Answers! 1:52:25

4M ago1:52:25

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Chris gives Spencer a maze with no end... or a maze with too many endings? Can Spencer pull his patient out of jeopardy and save the day? Or will he miss a vital intervention that leads to a dead end?By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Rage Against The EKG 1:33:22

5M ago1:33:22

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Is this EKG even for the right patient? A wild call with everything from pediatric to... significant OLMC considerations causes the guys to call in some backup... this time in the form of Dr. Michael Lauria! Can the team find some useful lessons with a little help? Listen and find out!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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VENTILATOR JIU-JITSU: The Obstructive Lung Puzzle 24:12

5M ago24:12

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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 challenges conventional thinking around rate, tidal volume, a…

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Forcible Entry 55:54

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When does doing nothing become negligence? In this gripping episode of The Standard of Care Podcast, hosts Samantha Johnson and Nick Adams explore two real-world legal cases in which EMS providers were sued—not for what they did but for what they didn’t do. The central issue is the failure to forcibly enter a residence during a medical alert activa…

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Special Edition: Crafting a Plan 1:34:53

5M ago1:34:53

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Chris is given the mother of all scenarios where a pediatric patients takes... well, all the medications. PLUS! We introduce the coveted DICE ROLL to spice things up! Just because Chris asks for it doesn't mean he'll get it! Luck of the draw is at play in this week's episode. VOTE ON INSTAGRAM!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Disappearing Leadership 2:14:31

5M ago2:14:31

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A discharge home for a patient is difficult for all the wrong reasons. Chris... defends the bad guy? Nuance is key as Chris and Spence discuss the wrong time and place in this week's episode.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Bled Too Much? Is That A Thing? 1:24:54

6M ago1:24:54

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SPENCER is back in the hotseat! Is it trauma? Is it childbirth? Is it both? Is it a code? Vote now on our Instagram and let Spencer know how you feel!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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E96 - MCD Wrap Up 32:42

6M ago32:42

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Wrapping up a series of 5 episodes, Dr Jarvis finishes his discussion of mechanical CPR devices (MCDs) talking about papers from Utah, Vienna, Anchorage, and Cincinnati and then gives his take on how to interpret the literature and put it into practice. Papers discussed: 1) Youngquist ST, Ockerse P, Hartsell S, Stratford C, Taillac P: Mechanical ch…

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Only Anaphylaxis... and Nothing More..? 1:41:46

6M ago1:41:46

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Is this a case of a LETHAL distracting injury? Can there ever be such a thing? Is an amped up responder with a "just-go" mentality in the right? Listen and find out!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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If I Die Before I Wake 48:03

6M ago48:03

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What happens when a determination of death GOES WRONG? In this episode of the Standard of Care Podcast, hosts Samantha Johnson and Nick Adams break down a real and heartbreaking case where EMS medics declared a 14-year-old patient deceased—only for him to be resuscitated at the hospital nearly an hour later. The fallout? A legal battle that made it…

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Special Edition: Respiratory Kombat 1:01:52

6M ago1:01:52

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Chris is in the hotseat and his patient is in respiratory distress and making alllll the sounds. How does Chris hold up to this onslaught of respiratory trouble? Vote on our Instagram at @ems2020podcast!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Phony Chest Pain 1:23:38

6M ago1:23:38

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Chest pain? Check. Sus ECG? Check. STEMI? Not check. A very tired Chris and a nerded out Spencer (12-leads... go figure) give MAXIMUM effort in today's call with a curious conclusion.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Frat House Fever 46:37

6M ago46:37

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Can Spencer handle the heat? Or really... can his patient? How does Spencer do when faced with a "tough" frat bro who has a fever that just won't quit? Vote now on our Instagram!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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E95 - LUCAS Literature 32:58

7M ago32:58

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Last episode we described the literature showing no survival benefit to patients with the AutoPulse device. Fear not, I wasn’t ignoring the LUCAS, I just felt it deserved it’s own episode. We’ll cover the LINC and PARAMEDIC randomized controlled trials and the secondary analysis of LINC in shockable rhythms. I switched to a new production process u…

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The EMT and The Sea 1:40:30

7M ago1:40:30

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...of bodily fluid. The guys set sail on an adventure to see what they can find on a particularly... sticky... call. Also... IT ENDS WITH A SONG!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Look at This Patient's Sats 44:40

7M ago44:40

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Spencer puts Chris in the hotseat with an... anxiety call? Does Chris wind up being a big rockstar or will he never make it as a wise man? Check out @ems2020show on Instagram and VOTE!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Rocko's Modern Wreck 1:22:21

7M ago1:22:21

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Oh no... apathy strikes again in this week's episode as two cars attempt to occupy the same space in traffic. An ALS fly car responds to sort out the chaos... do they achieve this goal? Listen and find out!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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E94 - AutoPulse Literature 36:44

7M ago36:44

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Our story so far.. episode 92 looked at a study showing lower survival from in-hospital cardiac arrest in patients treated with mechanical compression devices. Episode 93 discussed an implementation study of implementing LUCAS devices in a system with high quality pit crew CPR also showing lower survival, despite spending lots of time in training o…

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Special Edition: Who Wants To Be Not Dead? 1:17:28

7M ago1:17:28

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Spencer winds his mind around a call where a patient is heroically pulled from a fire! But they are, unfortunately, lacking a pulse. How does Spencer stack up? Check our IG to vote!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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TRAPPED IN FLESH: Respiratory Failure in Obese Patients 47:52

8M ago47:52

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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, and real-world lessons you can apply to patient care …

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Neo Leaves the Matrix 1:51:32

8M ago1:51:32

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Chris and Spence try and figure out what's real and what's not on a call where an altered man wounds up getting taken to the way wrong place. The result? Not good. Not good at all.By Christopher M Pfingsten