In this special bonus episode of EMS Cast, we delve into the story of Bobby Sue McCollum, an emergency nurse turned inventor. Learn about the critical issue of over ventilation in emergency medicine, the innovative VT Select device designed to address this problem, and the crazy inspiring journey of its creation. With discussions on the challenges of finding the optimal ventilation rates and volumes, the episode balances medical data and personal narrative. Bobby Sue shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial path, from initial prototype development to eventual licensing, offering valuable insights for aspiring inventors in the medical field.
Resources Mentioned in the Show-
VT Select Bag Valve Mask
A Review of Ventilation in OHCA
00:00 The Problem with Overventilation
00:53 Introduction to the VT Select Device
02:01 Meet the Inventor: Bobby Sue McCollum
05:06 The Journey of Invention
12:10 How the VT Select Works
14:04 Challenges and Triumphs
27:37 Advice for Aspiring Inventors
31:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Resources Mentioned in the Show-
VT Select Bag Valve Mask
A Review of Ventilation in OHCA
Pediatric BVM Delivers More Ideal Volumes in Mannequins
Small BVMs Lead to Decreased Survival in a Small Real World Study
00:00 The Problem with Overventilation
00:53 Introduction to the VT Select Device
02:01 Meet the Inventor: Bobby Sue McCollum
05:06 The Journey of Invention
12:10 How the VT Select Works
14:04 Challenges and Triumphs
27:37 Advice for Aspiring Inventors
31:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
