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The Story Behind Her SuccessErica Horan: RN, Boston Medflight, US Air Force Veteran bostonmedflight.org -311When I was serving in Afghanistan, it was always mission first. You have to get the “scared” out of your mind. I told myself that God put me here for a reason. -Erica Horan
By popular demand, we’re reissuing a handful of our most popular interviews. Meet Boston Medflight www.bostonmedflight.org nurse and US Air Force veteran, Erica Horan. Recorded 5 years ago in a hangar at a municipal airport just outside of Boston, this interview tells the story of a former black belt champion driven to serve and succeed. A veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, Erica...2025-06-1223 min
MedFlight RadioTrauma Case Study with OSU Wexner Medical CenterMedFlight Radio starts out 2025 with a bang as we do our first polytrauma case review with a scene trauma run to one of our ownership's hospital Level one trauma Facility--The Ohio State Medical Center. We did this in a two-part series to highlight the prehospital side of things with MedFlight on the scene and then part two focuses on the hospital side of things and the care throughout the hospital course. This podcast covers this trauma case study from the original call to MedFlight to the patient hospital discharge. Come listen in. 2025-01-3159 min
MedFlight RadioInfectious DiseaseWhat is going on in the Infectious disease world at MedFlight and MedCare in 2024. Is COVID still a thing? What were the top three types of infectious disease patients we transported this past year ? What can I do to identify them and protect myself from exposure? MedFlight Radio seats down with Keri Lejzerowicz, MedFlight and MedCare Infection Control Specialists to find out. You will be surprised to see what has made a comeback in the Infectious Disease world of central Ohio Market and what may be coming up in 2025. Come listen in. 2024-08-0632 min
MedFlight RadioAirway Management in Cardiac ArrestMarch of 2024 is here, and we are back at it again on MedFlight Radio and this time we are talking about airway management in our cardiac arrest patients. We sit down with Doctor Hussam Salhi (EMS Fellow and ER Doctor) and discuss this very topic. The conversation dives right in on some of the most common airway adjuncts used in the field from BVM, to SGA and even oral intubation. Which is better in a cardiac arrest patient and do we have any data to back it up? YES!! Listen in as we discuss multiple big stud...2024-03-2734 min
In The KnowApollo MedFlight - Dean McFadden 11/16/23This week's episode was all about the amazing Apollo MedFlight! Dean McFadden is this week's guest bringing us up to speed on everything new Apollo MedFlight has been doing in our community! Learn all about how this company works and what they bring to our community on this episode of In the Know!2023-12-2114 min
MedFlight RadioPediatric Trauma with Dr. Chelsea KadishMedFlight Radio talks about pediatric trauma for the month of November. We sit down with Dr. Chelsea Kadish, Recent Graduate EMS Fellow and Current Emergency Room Physician at Nationwide Children's Hospital. The talk starts off with what we are doing well and what we can improve on in our pediatric trauma management in central Ohio. We discuss TXA in our pediatric trauma patient, blood administration and is permissible hypotension ok in kids in certain types of trauma. We answer these tough questions and so much more. This is some really cool stuff. Come lis...2023-11-2944 min
MedFlight RadioBurn Care Management with Dr. Nicole BernalMedFlight Radio again takes to the road for its 2023 September podcast and heads over to The Ohio State University Medical Center. We sit down with Dr. Nicole Bernal, Medical Director at the Ohio State University Level 1 Trauma Center Burn Unit in Central Ohio. What are we doing well and what can we improve in our burn care management in Central Ohio. Also, we talk about all the latest and greatest burn treatments that can be provided to patients. This is some really cool stuff. We cover this and so much more. Come listen in!2023-09-3043 minMedFlight RadioPediatric CPAP/BiPAP in the Pre-Hospital WorldPediatric CPAP/BiPAP in the pre-hospital world. Should we be doing it? if not, why? MedFlight Radio brings back Chris Newsome (Nationwide Children's Transport Medic) and Rob Glaze (Current MedFlight Medic and Retired from Westerville Fire Department ) to discuss this very topic. We start by getting a good understanding of CPAP and BiPAP—what it is and how it works then quickly move into our pediatric population. It is something that can make a difference for us in our pre-hospital or transport environment. Should EMS and transport teams have it in their pediatric protocol? Come listen in a...2023-05-2350 min
MedFlight RadioArterial Blood Gas Analysis with the MedFlight Education TeamMedFlight Radio welcomes to the show Monica Montgomery (MedFlight Flight Nurse and newly appointed Education Coordinator) and talks ABG's. The talk focuses on all the whys and where's of blood gases. When to get them? What components make up blood gases? How are they used for patient management? Can venous gases be as useful as arterial gases? Come listen in and learn the basics behind blood gas analysis. 2023-05-0829 min
MedFlight RadioSudden Cardiac Death with Dr. Corey and Kevin StiverThis month we have a first on MedFlight Radio, as we have a married couple on the show to tackle "Sudden Cardiac Death". This is no ordinary couple as we invite in Dr Kevin Stiver an adult Interventional Cardiologist at OhioHealth Riverside Hospital and Doctor Corey Stiver a pediatric cardiologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital here in Columbus, Ohio Listen in as we talk about the similarities and differences between adult and pediatric sudden cardiac arrest. We focus in on incidences, causes, and management of these complex case. We even finish up talking about what can I do...2023-02-1952 min
MedFlight RadioOSU Head Bleed Clinical TrialsMedFlight Radio takes to the road and heads over to The Ohio State University to learn more about a new clinical trial on head bleeds. We sit down with Doctor Yousef Hannawi and Luke Herren to find out all about it. Where can we get better with our patients that present with head bleeds? What potential treatments are in store for the future? Are all the Columbus Based Hospitals in on this study? We answer these questions and much more. Come listen in.. 2022-11-0854 min
MedFlight RadioMedication ErrorsThis month we invite Debra Tortora to our podcast as we welcome her into her new role of Risk Management and Legal Affairs at MedFlight/Medcare. While she is with us we cover the topic of "Medication Errors". Is this really a problem? What are the most common medication errors and how I can avoid them? What about securing medications, is that my responsible too? Can I be criminally charge for a medication error? We answer these questions and much more as we tackle this subject and discuss things we must do consistently to avoid this happ...2022-09-2847 min
ACK FM in the MorningBoston MedFlight with Maura HughesMaura Hughes, CEO of Boston MedFlight, updates Andrew on an incredible milestone that Boston MedFlight recently passed...2022-06-0902 min
MedFlight RadioPediatric SeizureIn this episode we discuss pediatric seizures with our newly appointed MedFlight Pediatric Medical Director and Nationwide Children Hospital Emergency Room Physician---Doctor Michael Stoner to discuss. Also joining the podcast party are Dr Ashley Larrimore and Jason Pierce to go full circle on Pediatric seizures. We have all heard about it in school and maybe not all of us medical professionals have had the opportunity to manage a pediatric seizure patient. To see a young girl or boy seizing and a mom or dad breathing down your neck to do something about it quickly can be pretty overw...2022-05-2138 minMedFlight RadioStroke PanelOhio is so lucky to have so many Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Centers in Central and Southwest Areas of our State. Today MedFlight Radio meets with three of the biggest Centers in the State of Ohio to discuss their assessment and treatment of strokes in their region. Does Stroke care change from region to region? We sit down with Renee Pack from OhioHealth Stroke Team, Sharon Heaton from OSU-Medical Center Stroke team and Megan Smith from Kettering Health Stroke team to find out. In doing this podcast live, I was so amazed on how far str...2022-05-121h 05
MedFlight RadioTaking Care of One of Our OwnMedFlight Radio is flying in a different direction for this personal and emotional episode. Join us as we focus on safety and what it's like to the have to care of one of our own in the most unlikely scenario possible. We invite Dale Muetzel, Chuck Calissie, and Lyn Gilmore to the studio to discuss in detail the MedFlight MICU ground accident from four years ago. The discussion takes us to the events leading up to the accident, the event itself, and the aftermath years later. This emotionally charged podcast reminds us of why we re...2022-04-2641 min
MedFlight RadioExtracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)MedFlight Radio takes the show on the road to the Regional Tertiary Center of The Ohio State University Medical Center to talk about ECMO. We sit down with Dr. Amar Bhatt and Dr. Travis Sharkey to get the lowdown on this topic. Learn about the most cutting edge and complex technology out on the market the pushes the envelope in cardiac and respiratory resuscitation. What is ECMO? Are there different types of ECMO? Who gets it and who doesn't, and why? How do you manage it, and what are the most com...2022-04-2248 min
MedFlight RadioPre-hospital UltrasoundCan you believe it's March already!!!!!! This month we invite Dr. Creagh Boulger to the MedFlight studio to discuss all the great diagnostic things that Ultrasound can do in the pre-hospital environment. Is this something that should be left to a physician to interpret, or can we expand it out to critical care transport teams and field EMS? What would we use it for? How do we get buy in? What would it look like? Listen in as we take on these questions and give you our thoughts on the future of ultrasound in the pre-hospital environment. You mig...2022-03-1048 min
MedFlight RadioStroke Management - Updates 2022We jump into the new year with our annual Stroke Managment update. Join us as we sit down with Sharon Heaton (Neuro Program Manager at The Ohio State University) and Joel Jackson (MedFlight Flight Medic) as we discuss new updates regarding stroke care. What has changed and what is still the same in our assessment and managment of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Get the insight on what pre-hospital and critical care teams can do to improve patient care and outcomes.2022-03-0255 min
MedFlight RadioCardiac Heart Failure with Dr. Sam Nobilucci and Dr. Brad RaetzkeWe finish out the 2021 calendar year with our December podcast on heart failure. Our special guest this month is Dr. Sam Nobilucci who is an ER Physician at Adena Health System and former EMS fellow. Also joining the team for another episode is Dr. Brad Raetzke, medical director for MedFlight and MedCare. What is heart failure and how common is it? Listen in as we focus on gaining a better understanding of heart failure, and how to perform the right diagnostic steps. We also learn that treatments are not all the same and vary with the...2021-12-2747 min
MedFlight RadioAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) with Dr Sharkey, Raetzke and the MedFlight Education TeamAs the weather gets a little colder here in teh Midwest - we move our focus to more respiratory issues, and this month it is ARDS. Join MedFlight Radio as we interview Dr. Travis Sharkey and Dr. Brad Raetzke on their experience with ARDS. What is ARDS? How do we diagnose it? How do we manage it? Is prone positioning better? Do we intubate or not? ARDS Vent managment? These are just some of the questions we look to tackle during this episode. 2021-12-0749 min
MedFlight RadioPediatric Congenital Heart Defect with Dr. BubolzMedFlight Radio continues on the pediatric road for October as we head back to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for a pediatric congenital heart defect podcast. We sit down with Doctor Beth Bubolz (Nationwide Children’s Hospital Cardiologist) , Doctor Ashley Larrimore (MedFlight Medical Director) and Jason Pierce (MedFlight Flight Nurse) to talk about this highly complex, high risk, low volume runs. How many times in the field or with an inter-facility hospital transport have we thought of a pediatric run being a cardiac problem in nature and not a respiratory/septic shock type thing. Come listen...2021-10-2058 min
MedFlight RadioAortic Dissection with Dr. Enlow, Dr. Raetzke, and Sara AndersonSeptember is “Aortic Dissection” month. MedFlight Radio sits down with Dr. Johnathan Enlow (cardiothoracic surgeon), Dr Bradley Raetzke (ER Physician) and Sara Anderson (Outcomes Manager) and go full circle in our conversation on aortic dissection. We start with the basic aortic anatomy 101 and review the aortic from where it arises from in the chest till it splits into the femoral arteries in the legs. What is the difference between an aneurysm and a dissection? This podcast progresses into diagnosing, managing and founding out who can be fixed by least invasive surgery. Come find out w...2021-09-221h 03
MedFlight RadioInfant and Pediatric Airway Management with Dr. Jill Fitch and Jason PierceAugust is back to a pediatric topic as MedFlight Radio finds their way back to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and talks on infant/pediatric airway. Today we sit down with Doctor Jill Fitch (ICU intensivist at Nationwide Children Hospital) and Jason Pierce (Former Nationwide Children Transport Nurse and Current MedFlight Flight Nurse/Education Coordinator). The conversation dives right in on pediatric airway assessment, treatment and current trends of managing infant and pediatric airway. Which is better for my pediatric patient in respiratory distress—?? regular oxygen, high flow nasal cannula, CPAP, BiPAP. Come list...2021-08-2649 min
MedFlight RadioOB Emergencies with Dr. Janine Curcio and Dr. Brad RaetzkeJune is OB emergencies month and the focus on those high risk low volume runs. We sit down with EMS Fellow Dr Janine Curcio and MedFlight/MedCare Medical Director Dr Brad Raetzke with this subject. We start by talking about all of the physiological changes that go with being pregnant and then get into the most common emergencies you will see in field and hospital. As normal we talk about the whys and hows of treatments for all these emergencies. The hope is to education and decrease some of that anxiety we have with these type of trans...2021-06-2653 min
On Mic PodcastBoston MedFlight -205In a special bonus podcast, we’re proud to chat with CEO of Boston MedFlight Maura Hughes. Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization that provides transport to the sickest of the sick, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. For 35 years, Boston MedFlight has been the region’s primary provider of critical care medical transport by air and ground, caring for more than 4,700 patients annually, including the most critically ill and injured infants, children and adults.
On Air: My Fifty Year Love Affair with Radio,” now available at Amazon. Jordan Rich is Boston's busiest podcaster, appearing on over 400 podcast episodes a...2021-06-0212 min
MedFlight RadioTrauma with Dr. Michael Sutherland and Dr. Ashley LarrimoreMedFlight Radio takes to the road for this podcast as we find ourselves at Ohio State University Medical Center East Campus with Dr Michael Sutherland (Trauma Medical Director at Ohio State Medical Center-East) talking trauma. Dr Ashley Larrimore, MedFlight’s own medical director joins in as we get into some tough and controversial material. We waste no time and jump right into talk on handling trauma patients and even traumatic cardiac arrest. How to differentiate a medical cardiac arrest patient from a traumatic one ? Where does salt water fit into fluid resuscitation? Is plasma better than red blood cells...2021-04-2748 min
MedFlight RadioPediatric DKA with Dr. Ashley Larrimore and Dr. Michael StonerMedFlight Radio goes the route of pediatric DKA for the month of March 2021. We bring in special guest Dr. Michael Stoner a long time Nationwide Children’s Hospital ER Physician to bring us up to speed on current trends in pediatric treatment. The conversation starts pretty basic then we quickly move forward into more advanced and on-going pediatric therapy. MedFlight Medical Director Dr Ashley Larrimore also joins in and discuss some of the differences you may see in adult DKA verses pediatric DKA. Come join us and learn more about DKA. 2021-03-2246 min
MedFlight RadioPulmonary Embolus and COVIDPulmonary Embolus and COVID. Is there any connection? Join us as we circle back on Pulmonary Embolus from our podcast from a couple of years ago. Pulmonary Embolus cases are on the rise in central Ohio and has treatment changed along with it? Listen to our expertise’s from OhioHealth Riverside Hospital as we dive into Covid and the link that can lead to Pulmonary Embolus. The conversation progresses to the algorithm for PE treatment and if thrombolytic Medication is indicated, which one is better TPA or TNK? We finish up with trends in future treatments. ...2021-02-2243 min
VMware PodcastsGlobal Uncertainty and Leadership - w/ Paul Green, CIO of Angel MedFlight & Bask Iyer, CIO, VMwareThe COVID-19 global pandemic has completely changed how we're living our lives. While some organizations were prepared for the dramatic shifts in the needs of the market and their workforce, many were not. The ripple effects that will be felt by these events are impossible to predict and technology leaders are grappling with problems they cannot even define. We brought together Paul Green, CIO of Angel MedFlight, a medical emergency aviation company, and Bask Iyer, CIO and CDTO of VMware to discuss their perspectives on the effects that the crisis is having on business from a technology leadership as well...2020-11-1836 min
MedFlight RadioRSV with Michael Schibler and Tyler AltierWhat is RSV and why is this simple cold virus a big deal in our infant and pediatric population? Steve and Chris track down Michael Schibler (EMS Coordinator at Dayton Children’s Hospital) and one of our own MedFlight Flight Nurse—Tyler Altier to find out why. Both Michael and Tyler bring a huge amount of pediatric/transport experience where they work in their respected jobs and also are active in the United States Air Force Reserve on their transport team. We start things out with defining RSV and why this can be a bigger problem for our infant and pediatric p...2020-04-211h 09
MedFlight RadioPediatric Asthma w/ Caleb Carmin & Scott Kalseth from Nationwide Children's Transport TeamSteve and Jason from the MedFlight Education Team join up with our friends at Nationwide Children's Hospital Transport Team to talk about pediatric asthma. We are happy to have with us Education Officer- Caleb Carmin and Pediatric Transport Respiratory Therapist -Scott Kalseth on MedFlgiht Radio. We open it up and really talk about all the challenges you could face on these high risk low volume runs. The discussion leads us into assessment and management of the pediatric asthma patient. Caleb also talks briefly on a pediatric asthma scoring sheet that his hospital has implemented. Join in and learn more about...2020-03-2846 min
CIO Exchange PodcastGlobal Uncertainty and Leadership - Guest: Paul Green, CIO of Angel MedFlight and Bask Iyer, CIO of VMwareThe COVID-19 global pandemic has completely changed how we're living our lives. While some organizations were prepared for the dramatic shifts in the needs of the market and their workforce, many were not. The ripple effects that will be felt by these events are impossible to predict and technology leaders are grappling with problems they cannot even define. We brought together Paul Green, CIO of Angel MedFlight, a medical emergency aviation company, and Bask Iyer, CIO and CDTO of VMware to discuss their perspectives on the effects that the crisis is having on business from a technology leadership as w...2020-03-2036 min
MedFlight RadioTrauma with Kettering Medical CenterMedFlight takes to the road and heads out to Kettering, Ohio for a trauma podcast with a few of the experts at Kettering Medical Center. We start out the podcast with a great case review where it took the trauma expertise of Kettering MC to manage, treat and ultimately have a great outcome of a severely injured patient. You will be surprised when you hear all of the great things that Kettering Medical Center is doing from a trauma standpoint. You will quickly determine from this podcast that they are the real deal when it comes to trauma...2020-03-0640 min
MedFlight RadioCareer Development - Critical Care NurseCalling all Nurses interested in MedFlight ---if you are a nurse and interested in critical care transport here at MedFlight, this is the podcast for you. Who would not enjoy caring for critical care patients in a back of a helicopter or MICU? Join Sally Betz, Brandon Carter, Jason Pierce and I (Steve Borghese) as we lay the foundation needed to be a serious candidate for a job here at MedFlight. We will learn from our panel their career background on how they got into critical care transport and their opinions on what they recommend doing to prepare yourself for a car...2020-01-2252 min
MedFlight RadioLet's Talk STEMI!The MedFlight Education Team heads over to Grant Medical Center (Columbus, Ohio) to discuss all things related to cardiac STEMI. We are proud to host on this MedFlight radio podcast Doctor Tejas Mehta, Cardiac Interventionists with 18 years of cardiac experience, and Kathy Taylor, STEMI Coordinator/Cardiac Outcomes Manager, at Grant Medical Center. Our discussion starts with a few great STEMI case reviews with images where processes and protocols worked like clockwork and the patients had great outcomes. The discussions leads us into the best practice for pre-hospital and MedFlight Personnel which includes 12 lead EKG (especially borderline ones which include Left...2019-12-0157 min
MedFlight RadioCareer Development - Critical Care ParamedicCalling all Paramedics ---if you are a paramedic and are interested in critical care transport here at MedFlight, this is the podcast for you. Who would not enjoy a helicopter or an MICU truck equipped to take ventilators, Balloon Pumps, and Impella Devices (just to name a few things) as your prime vehicle for transport? Jason Pierce and I from the MedFlight Education Department sit down with Steve Cook and Scott Gano and lay the foundation needed to be a serious candidate for a job here at MedFlight. From a fire department paramedic and a county r...2019-09-0437 min
MedFlight RadioTraumatic Brain Injury with Dr. Mainali at The Ohio State UniversityMedFlight Radio is at The Ohio State University Medical Center talking Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dr. Shraddha Mainali. In this episode we review a case study, along with all the information you will need and more on recognition and management of TBI patients. Dr Mainali is a Neurologist at the Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. She specializes in taking care of patients with stroke and other severely ill patients with Neurological conditions in the Neuro ICU, including traumatic brain injury, brain hemorrhage, brain and spine infection, brain tumor, spinal cord injury, seizures and com...2019-09-0452 min
MedFlight RadioPulmonary EmbolismIn this episode of MedFlight Radio, join Steve and Chris as they head to Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio to talk about pulmonary embolisms (PE). They are joined by Dr. Michael Jolly and Dr. Chris Huff, both with over 10 years experience in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. We will also hear from Sara Anderson, who is the Advanced Heart and Vascular Clinical Program Coordinator. This 40 minute podcast starts off with a PE case that resulted in ECMO (picture below). From there we get questions answered about diagnosing, treatment, and what pre-hospital providers can look for in the f...2019-07-0641 min
MedFlight RadioStroke - Hemorrhagic (Part 2)MedFlight Education Team is at it again with another podcast. This time we have involved Dr Brian Katz (Neuro Vascular Specialist) and Michelle Hill (Stroke Program Coordinator) at OhioHealth Riverside Hospital Stroke Program Team. With their expertise we tackle all the tough questions related to Stroke and Stroke Care. We broke it up into two different podcast one focusing on non-hemorrhage stroke and specific treatment including TPA/vascular intervention and the second podcast digging deep into hemorrhagic stroke and specific treatment for those patients. It is more neuro than one man/woman can stand, come listen...2019-05-2729 min
MedFlight RadioStroke - Non-hemorrhagic (Part 1)MedFlight Education Team is at it again with another podcast. This time we have involved Dr Brian Katz (Neuro Vascular Specialist) and Michelle Hill (Stroke Program Coordinator) at OhioHealth Riverside Hospital Stroke Program Team. With their expertise we tackle all the tough questions related to Stroke and Stroke Care. We broke it up into two different podcast one focusing on non-hemorrhagic stroke and specific treatment including TPA/vascular intervention and the second podcast digging deep into hemorrhagic stroke and specific treatment for those patients. It is more neuro than one man/woman can stand, come listen...2019-05-2134 min
MedFlight RadioMedFlight ECMO Case ReviewIn this Case Study episode, Steve interviews crew members who transported an ECMO patient from Fairfield Medical Center to OSU. Hear about their experience with this complex patient, and what they learned.2019-02-2837 minMedFlight RadioDr. Ann Dietrich & Dr. Michael Stoner - Pediatric DKADr. Dietrich sat down with Dr. Stoner from Nationwide Children's Hospital to discuss pediatric patients in DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) and some of the challenges that may be encountered. Stay Safe!!2016-05-2614 minMedFlight RadioGunshot Wound To The BackThis is Dr. Kincaid's first case study discussing a patient she treated that suffered a gunshot wound in the back.
Stay Safe!!2016-04-1024 minMedFlight RadioDr. Kincaid Introduces Case StudiesAmanda sat down with Dr. Michelle Kincaid and discusses her background, experience, and her upcoming case studies here on MedFlight Radio!!!
Thanks Dr. Kincaid!!2016-04-1011 minMedFlight RadioOhio ITLS Conference 2016 - Mercy Health System MD1In this episode Amanda was at the Ohio ITLS Conference in Columbus and spoke with Anthony Cellitti and Dr. John Pakiela about Mercy Health Systems MD-1 program. This program puts physicians in the field responding with EMS personnel. With active shooter situations on everyones mind, they discussed training that is in development to teach casualty care to school teachers/staff and those in other professions. Thank you for tuning in!!
Stay Safe!!2016-04-0922 minMedFlight RadioThe Ohio Department of Transportation - Who, What, Where, When, Why, & HowWe are happy to welcome the Ohio Department of Transportation to MedFlight Radio! Press Secretary Matt Bruning joins us to discuss what ODOT does, and what YOU can do as citizens and first responders to ensure they can do their job as efficiently as possible. We also cover some road statistics in Ohio such as, how many accidents were caused by distracted drivers as well as deer collisions. We also reviewed how ODOT is making drivers aware of fatality rates for the year.
Learn more about the Ohio Department of Transportation at dot.state.oh.us. Also y...2016-02-1157 minMedFlight RadioOhioHealth EMS - Director Holly Herron and Dr. Robert LoweIn this episode we discuss some exciting happenings at OhioHealth EMS. Amanda was joined by System Director Holly Herron and System Medical Director Dr. Robert Lowe. Besides discussing OhioHealth EMS, they also discuss the scholarship program developed in conjunction with Medcare Ambulance and the spring 2 day EMS conference. Thank you for listening.
Stay Safe!!!2016-01-1739 minMedFlight RadioLanding Zone SafetyIn this episode, Amanda sat down with Bill Fauconneau and Lee Johnston to discuss landing zone safety as well as some setup/safety differences during winter weather.
Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
Stay Safe!!
2015-12-2328 minMedFlight RadioChief Rick Lanuzza @ Fredericktown EMS - Metro Alert AppFredericktown EMS Chief Rick Lanuzza joins MedFlight Radio to talk about his experience using the Metro Alert App when a helicopter is needed at a remote scene. For our users, we go over some of the newest updates to the app.
You can download the app from your device's app store by searching for "Metro Alert" and then choosing MedFlight from the drop down list.
Thanks for listening and stay safe!!2015-12-0425 minMedFlight RadioState of Ohio Fire Marshal - Ohio EMS Chiefs AssociationState of Ohio Fire Marshal, Larry Flowers, joins the show to talk about emergency vehicle traffic safety. In central Ohio, the Madison Twp FD had an engine struck head on by a vehicle while responding to an emergency scene. Their pre-planned safety measures kept the crew safe although the engine sustained moderate front end damage. Our thanks to Fire Marshal Flowers for joining us at the Ohio Fire & EMS Expo! You can find out more about the Ohio State Fire Marshal's office at www.com.oh.gov/fire.
Last, but not least, we're happy to be joined by D...2015-11-0534 minMedFlight RadioDr Dietrich - What Is ItIn this episode Dr. Dietrich brings you some case studies, makes you think about the diagnosis, and then discusses what your concerns should be.
Also head over to the Second Shift Podcast at FlightBridgeEd to check out Aaron's guest "appearance" with Eric Bauer and Mike Verkest!!2015-08-2518 minMedFlight RadioOhio Dept. of EMS-Who, Why, What, When, Where, How-Ohio Community Paramedicine LegislationWe had an opportunity to sit down with Mel House, the Executive Director of the Ohio Dept. of EMS. Director House wanted to share with our listeners what their responsibilities are and how they go about fulfilling those responsibilites.
Director House also took time to give some facts about certifications, the recertification process, and to also dispelled some rumors.
We also took this opportunity to discuss the new legistlation passed by the Ohio House of Representatives that allows paramedics to practice in "non-emergency" situations. This new legislation opens the door for community paramedicine in Ohio. Che...2015-08-0134 minMedFlight RadioEMS in Hocking County OhioGreat EMS education is offered all over Ohio, but rarely in a setting that allows your entire family to vacation while you learn.
"Trauma in the Hills" is offered by our partners at Hocking County EMS and is coming up in the fall. The PERFECT time to visit Ohio's Hocking Hills, one of the most beautiful locations in the state.
Thanks to HCEMS Chief Scott Brooker and paramedic Josh Hodson for inviting MedFlight Radio to their station! We're looking forward to the conference. Tune in to find out more. 2015-06-2024 minMedFlight RadioPediatric Abdominal TraumaIn this episode Dr. Dietrich discusses pediatric abdominal trauma.
If you aren't familiar with the Metro Alert App that we discussed in our last episode please listen here or go to www.medflight.com for more info.
Meigs County EMS will be hosting a Post Traumatic Stress Workshop this Saturday June 6 @ 10am. This is an excellent opportunity to hear from PTSD experts. The workshop will be held at Meigs High School.
Thank you for listening and stay safe.
2015-06-0518 minMedFlight RadioRequesting a Medical Helicopter With a Mobile App - Pediatric SeizuresWould you like the ability to request a helicopter for your patient using a mobile app? In this episode we discuss how to use MedFlight's Metro Alert App. Amanda explains what happens "behind the scenes" and also discusses some of the do's and don'ts when utilizing the app.
MedFlight Metro Alert App 10TV News Segment
Also Dr. Dietrich will be discussing pediatric seizures.
Make sure you check out the Convene First Responder website. This endeavour being developed by Matthew Currin, is a social media site meant specifically for first reponders/critical care staff. Additiona...2015-05-0641 min
MedFlight Radio"No Shift Is Routine"Take 45 minutes from your day to listen to this powerful testimony from DavePaul Lane.... a paramedic who became a patient himself, and was almost lost his life, when he treated his shift and equipment as "routine". This broadcast was recorded at the 2015 Tri-State Fire/EMS Conference in Portsmouth, OH, on March 28th. No one left the conference without being effected by his story.
DavePaul has turned a tragic day into a learning experience for us all, and focuses on impacting firefighters, EMS, and other public safety workers & healthcare professionals by reminding them that shift complacency and the "this is just anothe...2015-04-1054 minMedFlight RadioPre Flight - Not just for AviationIn this episode we discuss an article published in the winter 2015 Edition of Vertical 911 magazine. The authors (Iain Holmes and Debra Milliner) discuss the importance of a thorough pre flight. This article is the first of a series aimed at those looking to make a move into helicopter emergency medical services. However, this information has an application in any public safety discipline.
Please check out this video which gives the viewer a glimpse of the Commlab at the Helicopter Flight Training Center. This training facility is one of its kind and provides an unprecedented training experience. You can find o...2015-03-1323 minMedFlight RadioPediatric Journal Club-Traumatic Arrest, Pediatric Assessment Triangle, Safety in Prehospital Patient CareIt this episode we are bringing you another journal club discussion from Dr. Ann Dietrich. For this discussion we are looking at three studies released in 2014.
Paramedics Accurately Apply the Pediatric Assessment Triangle
Understanding Safety in Prehospital Emergency Medical Services for Children
Pediatric Traumatic Arrest Due to Blunt Trauma
Please help us by telling your friends and collegues about MedFlight Radio! As always stay safe and stay in touch!2015-02-2311 minMedFlight RadioPharmacology Review Series - AtropineIn this episode we review why we use Atropine and how it works. Let us know if you have any questions or suggestions. Stay Safe.2015-02-1300 minMedFlight RadioDr Dietrich's Journal Club- Asthmatic Pediatric Patients2015-02-0200 minMedFlight RadioOhio EMS Chiefs Association - Who? What? When? Where? Why?In this episode we introduce you to a new member of the MedFlight family. Maggie Standley recently joined the HR department as an intern. Welcome Maggie!!
Additionally, we are bringing you a discussion Amanda had with representatives of the Ohio EMS Chiefs Association.
She was joined by:
Chief Mike Schulling - Delaware County EMS
Chief Rich Callebs - Athens County EMS
Chief Anita Stechschulte - Putnam County EMS
They discussed how EMS is unique in Ohio and the purpose of the OEMSCA. If you have questions about the organization please contact them at info...2015-01-2224 minMedFlight RadioPharmacology Review Series-Amiodarone.m4a2015-01-1600 minMedFlight RadioDr. Dietrich's Journal Club-EMS-Ped Trauma Center Patient Outcomes.m4a2015-01-1000 minMedFlight RadioThe Perils of Backboard UseIn this episode Dr. Dave Evans from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center joined us to talk about the prehospital use of backboards.
This August, the Central Ohio Trauma System released guidelines addressing proper spine precautions. The recommendation from this document is that backboards should be "used judiciously and are recommended only for extrication purposes."
Dr. Evans explains that there is no evidence based literature that would support the use of backboards. In fact, the use of backboards can be detrimental to your patient. Please keep in mind that we are only talking about bac...2014-12-1844 minMedFlight RadioA Farewell Interview with MedFlight CEO/President Rod CraneRod Crane joined us to announce some bittersweet news. We discussed some of the changes that he has seen take place in the healthcare and areomedical fields. He also talked about where he believes these fields will go in the future and some of the challenges that might be faced. Rod also had a message for those who work in healthcare, aeromedicine, and public safety.
Thank you Rod for all of your hard work and support through the years. You will be missed and you are always welcome on MedFlight Radio!!!!!!2014-12-1158 minMedFlight RadioPharmacology Review Series - AdenosineThis is the first episode of a review series we will be bringing you that will cover those medications that you would find in most EMS/critical care protocols. The primary idea behind this series is to give a quick refresher on these medications that you can immediately turn around and apply to your clinical practice. Let us know what you think!!
Also this is the beginning of a programming schedule where we release a new episode every week. Our goal is that these new episodes will come out every Thursday.
Stay safe and we will...2014-12-0514 minMedFlight RadioPediatric Case Studies Continuing Education SeriesIn this episode we are bringing you a great pediatric CE opportunity. We have included you 4 case studies from Dr. Ann Dietrich as well as an article dealing with pediatric anaphylaxis. Once you have listened to the case studies and reviewed the article please go to the link below to complete a short quiz and earn 1 hour of continuing education credit. Its that easy!!!
The topics covered are:
Anaphylaxis
Neonatal Seizures
VP Shunt Dysfunction
Abdominal Trauma
Pediatric Anaphylaxis Article
Follow this link to take the quiz and earn 1 CE!
We are als...2014-11-2544 minMedFlight RadioManagement-Medical Transport Leadership InstituteIn this episode we are bringing you an interview that we did at the AAMS Medical Transport Leadership Institute. We originally went to the institute as guests to network and conduct interviews. While there, we sat in on a couple of the lectures and we were very impressed with not only the subject matter but also the instructors.
We were also honored to have a discussion with Denise Landis and Ed Marasco to briefly discuss what the program is all about and how it relates to some of the challenges that managers face today.
If you...2014-11-1316 minMedFlight RadioFlying AED's-Pediatric Trauma Casualty Care-Pediatric Case StudyHappy Halloween!!!!
In this episode we discuss a flying AED prototype that has been designed in the Netherlands. See the article here.
We also highlight the Pediatric Appendix to the Tactical Emergency Casualy Care Guidelines. You can view the draft document here.
Finally, by popular demand we bring you another pediatric case study from Dr. Ann Dietrich.
Watch for future pediatric CE oportunities.
2014-10-3031 minMedFlight RadioEbola Update - Takotsubo CardiomyopathyIn this episode we talk about some of the latest news with the Ebola virus and we bring you a short case study on an illness sometimes called Broken Heart Syndrome. Thanks for tuning in!!
Takotsubo Resources
American Heart Association- Circulation Article
US Library of Medicine
Pictures available on Wikipedia2014-10-1800 minMedFlight RadioHonoring Those Who Have Died In The Line of Duty.mp32014-10-1100 minMedFlight RadioDealing with Ebola - The Enterovirus - Pediatric Case StudyMedFlight's Exposure Control Liason, Karen Swecker, joined us on the show to talk about the latest information available on the Ebola virus. We discussed the current recomendations from the CDC on BSI precautions, how to disinfect, and what symptoms you should watch out for. We also talked about the Enterovirus (EV-D86) and what to watch out for.
To wrap up this episode we are bringing you another short pediatric case study from Dr. Ann Dietrich.
Please let us know what you think of the show and be sure to include any recommendations for future episodes. We...2014-10-0642 minMedFlight RadioAviation Safety with Randy and Kaye MainsWe were honored to have Randy and Kaye Mains join us on the program. Randy is the author of 4 books dealing with aviation safety and crew resource management. He has been an advocate for aviation safety for over 20 years.
In this episode Randy and Kaye talked about thier journey through the years and where they see aviation safety going in the future.
Oregon Aero2014-09-2458 minMedFlight RadioVanderbilt LifeFlight Visits MedFlight RadioLiz Reeves and Anthony Fleming with Vanderbilt LifeFlight stopped by our booth at AMTC 2014. They talked about the 30 year anniversary of their program as well as available employment opportunities with Vanderbilt.2014-09-2307 minMedFlight RadioAMTC 2014 Podcast Lecture Demo.m4a2014-09-2300 minMedFlight RadioJordan Owen with Haiti Air AmbulanceJordan Owen with Haiti Air Ambulance stopped by our booth at AMTC 2014. Jordan is the Operations Manager as well as a flight paramedic for the program. We discussed the how Haiti Air was started and what the future holds for the program.
Also we discussed the volunteer opportunities available for flight crew members that are a part of a CAMTS accredited program. This opportunity allows current clinicians to fly with Haiti Air providing patient care for 7 days. If you are interested please contact Jordan at jordan@haitiairambulance.org.
2014-09-2338 minMedFlight RadioAMTC 2014 Welcome to Day 2Welcome to day 2 of AMTC 2014!! Stop by and say high to Amanda and I. We are so excited to have met some fans and we look foward to meeting all of you.2014-09-2302 minMedFlight RadioDr. John Pakeila Stops by the MedFlight Radio BoothDr John Pakeila from Akron General Medical Center stopped by the MedFlight Radio booth at ATMC 2014to talk about his lecture dealing with mechanism of injury.2014-09-2206 minMedFlight RadioHelicopter Flight Training CenterWe were very honored to be joined by Terry Palmer from the Helicopter Flight Training Center in Shreveport, LA. Terry is the Training Center Director and sat down with us to talk about an exciting new venture that is being developed at the Training Center. Visit www.metroaviation.com for more information!! Thanks Terry for joining us.2014-09-2213 minMedFlight RadioAMTC 2014 Episode 1We are at AMTC 2014 in beautiful Nashville, TN. In this episode we give you some general information about the conference. Come by and see us in the exhibit hall. Welcome to Nashville!!2014-09-2207 minMedFlight RadioAMTC Test Episode.m4a2014-09-1900 minMedFlight RadioTXA: RevisitedIn Episode 4 we discussed how TXA is used in the military and how is was introduced to EMS. We also discussed the MATTERs Trial and the Crash 2 Study.
For this episode Dr. Evans joined us at MedFlight for a company inservice. He spoke about the pharmacology of TXA as well as evidence based practice.
If you have never heard of TXA, it may be helpful to go back and listen to MedFlight Radio Episode 4 and then listen to this episode.
Here is another great article about the use of TXA in EMS.
As alway...2014-09-091h 05MedFlight RadioAMTC Plans, Drones, and a Quick Case StudyIn this episode we have some discussion about our plans at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) as well as a couple news stories affecting the aeromedical industry.
We also have a great case study that Dr. Dietrich, MedFlights Pediatric MCP, put together for us. Hopefully this information will be helpful in your day to day clinical practice.
If you are going to AMTC please let us know! Even if you aren't going, stay tuned to the show because we will be "broadcasting" everyday from Nashville letting you know about all of the great lectures and...2014-09-0131 minMedFlight RadioPublic Safety Teams and the Active ShooterIs your organization prepared for the threat of an active shooter? If not, how should you prepare? Are you interested in becoming involved with tactical EMS? These questions and many more will be answered in this episode of MedFlight Radio!!
We were honored to be joined by Troy Lowe and Deputy Gus Moore with the Licking County Sheriff's Department SWAT Team. Troy and Deputy Moore have over 40 years of combined experience in tactical EMS and SWAT operations.
Additionally Troy is the inventor of The Barracuda Intruder Defense System. The system is designed to allow for qui...2014-08-151h 00MedFlight RadioDiscussing the FP-C/CCP-C Exam Part 2In this episode we spoke with MedFlight Flight Paramedic Paul Greer. We talked abount his experience taking the FP-C (Certified Flight Paramedic) exam. If you have taken the exam or you are studying for the exam, we would love to hear from you! Go to www.medflightradio.com and leave a comment or send us an email at medflightradio@medflight.com. As always we appreciate all of your support and we look foward to hearing from you.2014-08-0146 minMedFlight RadioChallenges of Bariatric Care PowerPoint2014-07-1500 minMedFlight RadioChallenges of Bariatric CareIn this episode we cover the some of the challenges that are present with bariatric patient care. This is becoming more prevelant with the increase in obesity rates in society today.
We sat down with Dixie Davenport, EMS Outreach Manager at Riverside Methodist Hospital, to disuss some of the current statistical trends as well as some considerations to consider when caring for bariatric patients. You can find her PowerPoint presentation at www.MedFlightRadio.com.
In a first for MedFlight Radio, we produced a video showcasing the bariatric transport units used by Mifflin Twp. Fire and Col...2014-07-151h 03MedFlight RadioYour Questions Answered: The Move of the Nations 1st Rural Helicopter BaseIn this episode we were joined by Chief Operating Officer Tom Allenstein, Regional Director Mike Perkins, and Flight Medic Mike Smith to have a candid discussion about the recent decision to relocate MedFlight 3 from Wellston, Ohio to Pomeroy, Ohio. The decision was not easy for the leadership team at MedFlight, and has been met with some concern from crew members as well as those that live in the Wellston area. We hope this epsiode gives some insight into how the decision was made and that MedFlight's commitment to Wellston and the surrounding communities remains strong.
Please let us...2014-07-0136 minMedFlight RadioThe Use of Social Media in Public SafetyIn this episode we were honored to have Andrew Doyle with Baltimore Fire Department sit down and talk with us about social media and its use in public safety. Andrew is tasked with managing the Baltimore Fire Department's social media presence and is called on to coordinate and utilize social media resources during large incidents and natural disasters. Andrew along with MedFlight Radio's very own Amanda Ball travel nationwide lecturing on social media basics, utilizing social media during emergency incidents, crowd sourcing etc.
You can find Andrew at the following locations:
Twitter: @doyle0213
Email: doyle0213@gmail.c...2014-06-151h 01MedFlight RadioIntracranial Pressure ConceptsIn this episode we review:
Intracranial pressure (ICP) concepts
Discuss cerebral hemodynamics
Discuss herniation syndromes
Discuss management of increased ICP
Discuss types of ICP monitoring devices
Make sure and listen to the entire episode and review the PowerPoint slides HERE, or in this episodes show notes at MedFlight Radio. Then proceed to the CE Quiz to earn one hour of continuing education credit.
If you have any comments or questions please let us know at medflightradio@medflight.com.
Thanks for listening!!!!2014-06-0142 minMedFlight RadioPublic Safety and the MediaWe were honored to have Kevin Landers from WBNS 10 TV join us for this episode. Our goal with the episode is to dispell some of the preconceived notions that sometimes exist between public safety personnel and the media.
Kevin explained what happens behind the scenes when breaking news occurs. We discussed how he gathers information, plans interviews, and works with the editors in the "news room" to produce news stories that are timely and accurate. Kevin also explained that the media has a desire to work with public safety officials acting as a resource to get important infor...2014-05-151h 06MedFlight RadioDiscussing the FP-C/CCP-C ExamMedFlight Flight Paramedic/Respiratory Therapist Woody Schubert stopped by to discuss how he prepared for the FP-C Exam. He also shared his experience and gave some pointers in regards to sitting for the exam.
If you have experience taking the exam or can share some ideas on preperation please let us know at MedFlightRadio.com
Board for Critical Care Transport Certification
International Association of Flight and Critical Care Paramedics
Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems
Stay tuned for Part 2 of Discussing the FP-C/CCP-C Exam
**Medflight doe...2014-05-061h 16MedFlight RadioNeuroscience and Stroke CareWe were honored to be invited to Riverside Methodist Hospital to talk with Dr. Janet Bay and Nate Jennings about the current trends in stroke care and stroke recognition. Dr. Bay explained what causes a stroke and how Ohiohealth treats these patients.
We also discussed the Advanced Stroke Life Support class that Ohiohealth offers to prehospital as well as hospital clinicians. This class is offered in partnership with The University of Miami and covers patient management, pathophysiology,and current trends in stroke care.
Check out the 2014 OhioHealth Neuroscience Symposium on May 9, 2014 at Greater Columbus Convenetion Cen...2014-05-011h 01MedFlight RadioA Day the Kopp Family Will Never ForgetOn November 8, 2009 Rob Kopp received a phone call that no parent ever expects. His son, Nick, had been involved in a motorcycle accident and was critically injured. Nick was onboard a MedFlight helicopter enroute to the trauma center at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
In this episode you will hear how a highly trained critical care team cared for Nick, his family rallied around him, and about the challenges Nick would face on his long road to recovery.
We thank the Kopp Family for sitting down with us and sharing their story. Please v...2014-04-1542 minMedFlight RadioTXA: Changing the Game in EMSIn this episode we were pleased to be joined by Dr. Howie Mell the Medical Director for Newark Fire, Dr. David Evans with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, as well as Capt. Bolte and Capt. Smith with Newark Fire.
This episode covers:
TXA Basics
How TXA was introduced to EMS
Crash 2 Study and the MATTERs Study
Indications, Contraindications, Administration, etc.
EARN CE's
We are very excited to be able to offer CE's with this episode. After listening to the ENTIRE episode follow the link below to access the quiz. Once the qui...2014-04-011h 29MedFlight RadioEpisode 3In this episode we were honored to be invited to the Burn Center at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to discuss general burn care as well as thier Teleburn system. We also spoke with Veronica Neale with Healthnet regarding thier renewed PPA with Southern Ohio Medical Center in Scioto County. She also discussed the conference they have coming up on April 5th at Shawnee State University.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Burn Center
Healthnet Aeromedical2014-03-151h 09MedFlight RadioDon't forget to "Spring Foward"Smoke detectors and CO detectors save many lives every year. This weekend when you move your clocks foward, don't forget to change your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector batteries.
United States Fire Administration Smoke Detector Info @usfire
State of Ohio Fire Marshal CO Info @OhioFire
See you on March 15th for Episode 3!!!2014-03-0802 minMedFlight RadioMedFlight New Beginnings Part 2In this episode you will hear the continuation of the interview with CEO and President Rod Crane. We finished up talking about the inception of MedFlight and then reviewed where we are today. We discussed the location of our bases, our partnership with MedCare, and some of our philosophies regarding safety. Finally, we will let you know what to expect in episode 3!
We are very appreciative of all of the support we have received from all of our listeners! Thank you so much! Please don't stop sending emails and comments our way. Remember this is a listener driven...2014-03-0333 minMedFlight RadioMedFlight New BeginningsIn this episode we will introduce ourselves to you as well as our vision for MedFlight Radio. You will also get to hear from our CEO/President Rod Crane. He will talk to us about how two aeromedical companies in Columbus, Oh merged in 1993 to form what we know today as MedFlight. He will also provide our listeners a good foundation of what MedFlight looks like today.
Let us know what you think of MedFlight Radio by sending an email to medflightradio@medflight.com.
Thanks for listening and stay safe!!!
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