FOAMfrat Podcast

Oct 27 2024 100 ep. 34 mins 624
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Prehospital emergency and critical care podcast by Tyler Christifulli & Sam Ireland

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Podcast 174 - "I Rolled My Ambulance" Interview w/ Kyle Rice

Oct 27 2024 45 mins  
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 beh

Podcast 173 - Rethinking Lights & Sirens w/ Jeff Jarvis & Jonathon Jenkins

Oct 06 2024 41 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Jarvis, author of a fascinating paper on the impact of lights and siren (L&S) use in EMS responses. If you’re like most of us, when you hear those blaring sirens and see flashing lights, you think, “Wow, someone’s really in trouble!” But the truth, according to Dr. Jarvis’ study, might surprise you.

Podcast 172- Hamilton T1 Hacks & Strategies w/ Joe Hylton

Sep 16 2024 60 mins  
In this podcast, we discuss the nuances and strategy of the T1 ventilator with RRT, Joe Hylton. Whether you're a paramedic or a healthcare professional involved in critical care transport, understanding the nuances of this advanced ventilator is essential to safe and effective patient transport. We break down the pressure-controlled ventilation with volume adaptive options and off

Podcast 171 - Thoracic Dissection Goals w/ Alex Greene

Aug 25 2024 24 mins  
Thoracic dissections are surgical emergencies that require precise temporizing measures until surgery can be performed. In this session, participants will gain critical knowledge on recognizing key symptoms such as ripping back pain and unequal pulses, indicative of thoracic dissections. The discussion will focus on anti-impulse therapy, emphasizing using beta-blockers like esmolol

Podcast 170 - Finger Thoracostomy w/ Dr. Cynthia Griffin

Jul 02 2024 33 mins  
In this conversation, Tyler and Dr. Cynthia Griffin discuss the finger thoracostomy procedure. They cover topics such as when to choose finger thoracostomy over needle decompression, the equipment needed for the procedure, the technique for performing the procedure, and potential complications and tips for success. They also touch on the use of chest tubes and the management of t

Podcast 169 - EVD Transport Logistics w/ Alaina Martini

Jun 20 2024 45 mins  
Alaina Martini, a flight nurse at Allegheny Life Flight, shares her expertise on transporting patients with external ventricular drains (EVDs). She explains the indications for EVD insertion, such as aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage and obstructive hydrocephalus. Alaina discusses the importance of assessing the color and texture of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to detect changes

Podcast 168 - Procedure Preppers (Needle Decompression) w/ Dr. Aho

May 21 2024 38 mins  
Dr. John Aho discusses needle decompression and the procedure's indications, techniques, and potential pitfalls. He emphasizes the importance of high clinical suspicion and the limitations of external signs in diagnosing tension pneumothorax. The conversation also covers the choice of needle insertion sites, the use of ultrasound, and the need for proper training and practice. Dr.

Podcast 167 - Placenta Previa w- Demi Wilkes

May 06 2024 18 mins  
An iceberg typically shows only 10% of its mass above water. To appreciate the other 90%, you need to dive deep. That’s precisely what we’re doing in this series—discovering the deeper knowledge about obstetric topics. These topics can be massive, and much of the information is below the ‘surface-level’ knowledge that EMS is presented with. In this episode, Demi Wilkes &

Podcast 166 - Transcutaneous Pacing & False Capture

Apr 24 2024 51 mins  
The conversation is about a paper on false electrical capture and pre-hospital transcutaneous pacing by paramedics. The guests, Tom Boutilet, Josh Kimbrell, and Judah Kreinbrook, discuss their research findings and the implications for paramedics. They conducted a retrospective study and found that paramedics often mistakenly believe they have electrical capture when they do not. T

Podcast 165 - Should Pressors Have A Max Dose?

Feb 02 2024 50 mins  
In this episode we discuss whether the concept of having a "max dose" of your pressor has any evidence or physiological backing. Joining me in this discussion are Dan Rauh, Shane O'Donnell, and Shad Ruby.