Rotor Wash

Hurricanes, PPE, and LUCAS- Oh my! Oct 01, 2020

Join the Rotorwash team for this special episode with a 4 person panel discussing the recent hurricanes, PPE in COVID, and transporting the LUCAS device. Special guest Marc Creswell discusses Acadian's response to the hurricanes, and how they deal with these regular disasters. This is a long one, but it was a blast for us to record. Hopefully, it will be just as fun to listen to!

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New Directions Sep 07, 2020

Welcome to the ECHO Rotorwash podcast! We have been MIA for a while, but we're back!

This is the first podcast in a few months for the team here at Rotorwash, and we wanted to take a minute and update the audience on some things that are to come!

In true ECHO fashion, we have decided to go in a different direction. In this episode, new Co-Host Doug Newsom is introduced. We also talk about our future plans for the podcast.

Please have a listen and don't forget to shop at the ECHO store!

Catching up with Leonardo Mar 30, 2020

Join the Rotor Wash team as we interview Samuel Schaab from Leonardo Helicopters. He is a former Flight Nurse, and now he helps Leonardo design HEMS aircraft. He offers some fantastic insight into what makes Leonardo Helicopters different.

Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 situation, ECHO has made the difficult decision to cancel ECHO Yacht Club 2020. Please visit our website for further information.

PECMO with Dr. Darren Braude Mar 11, 2020

Join the Rotor Wash team as we speak with Dr. Darren Braude from UNM about their program to cannulate in the field. Prehospital ECMO (PECMO) is here and real! Dr. Braude discusses the steps involved to reach this point, as well as the obstacles faced when building their PECMO program. All of this hard work resulted in the first prehospital ECMO Cannulation in the USA late last year.

Check out the episodes of ED ECMO with Dr. Braude:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ed-ecmo/id675769252?i=1000451819848

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ed-ecmo/id675769252?i=1000455954948

Thanks for listening. We will see you on the sunny beaches of Florida in May, for ECHO Yacht Club 2020!

Waiting to Exhale: Asthma with Jacob Miller ACNP Feb 26, 2020

Join the Rotor Wash team and Jacob Miller as he presents an absolutely fantastic talk on Asthma! Jacob is a Flight NP with UC AirCare, and today he shares his experience and knowledge on the subject of Asthma. Covering everything from the simple to the severely ill asthmatic, listen here to Part 2 of 2. Included below is the link to his slides on the topic

https://jacobmilleracnp.wordpress.com/talks/

Don't forget to register for ECHO Yacht Club 2020! Seats are going quickly. You will not want to miss this world-class conference!

http://www.echoheliops.org/2020-annual-conference

Waiting to Exhale: Asthma with Jacob Miller ACNP Feb 12, 2020

Join the Rotor Wash team and Jacob Miller as he presents an absolutely fantastic talk on Asthma! Jacob is a Flight NP with UC AirCare, and today he shares his experience and knowledge on the subject of Asthma. Covering everything from the simple to the severely ill asthmatic, listen here to Part 1 of 2. Included below is the link to his slides on the topic

https://jacobmilleracnp.wordpress.com/talks/

Don't forget to register for ECHO Yacht Club 2020! Seats are going quickly. You will not want to miss this world-class conference!

http://www.echoheliops.org/2020-annual-conference

When Huffing Goes Wrong- with Richie McHale Jan 29, 2020

Richie McHale with Geisinger LifeFlight joins us for this awesome case review of a patient he flew 5 years ago. Carbonyl Diflouride is the toxic chemical that is commonly inhaled when "huffing", a practice that is common to induce euphoric like effects. This chemical causes a massive depletion of Magnesium, and can lead to Cardiac Arrest. Join Richie while he walks us through this fascinating case, and discusses the massive amounts of Magnesium this pt required!

Don't forget to join us at ECHO Yacht Club in May! It will be a fun few days filled with learning and networking on the sunny beaches of Florida!

SAR Around the World Jan 15, 2020

Today we get a chance to talk to Paul Reeves and Wayne Papalski about their SAR programs in US and Australia. Paul is an Australian search and rescue intensive care paramedic working in Broome in western Australia and Wayne is a US Navy search and rescue paramedic and a member of the ECHO military team. This was a great discussion that started out about SAR and SAR programs and transformed into a discussion of training, education and combating complacency. It was a pleasure to speak to these two and we cannot wait to do it again.

Cardiac Assist Devices with Ryan Dale Jan 01, 2020

On this episode of the ECHO Rotor Wash Podcast, we speak with Flight Nurse Ryan Dale from Orlando, FL. Ryan has a fascinating background; as he flies, works in the ICU, and is a rep for Abiomed. He has some absolutely fascinating insight on the care and transport of patients that are on one (or more!) cardiac assist devices. Check it out!

Also, let us know what you think of the new Rotor Wash Podcast logo!

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CampECHO Rewind: Intubating the Shock Patient with Dan Rauh Dec 18, 2019

On this episode of the Rotor Wash podcast, we take it back to CampECHO WV 2019 with this awesome talk by the legendary Dan Rauh. In Dan's signature style, he presents complex concepts in a brilliantly simple fashion. Sit back, relax, and enlighten yourself with some great education.

Also, remember to check out the Sim Competition at ECHO Yacht Club in May! It is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and bond with your peers.

Flight Crew Bill of Rights Dec 04, 2019

Flight Crew Bill of Rights

Right To Come Home 1. Every crew member has the right to go home at the end of their shift.

Right To Turn Down A Mission 2. The ability to turn down a flight for safety reasons is your right and everyone’s responsibility. This right should exist equally within everyone’s job description.

Right To Discuss Mission Safety 3. No matter your job title you have the absolute right to query a mission AND each other.

Right To Absolute Safety 4. Safe operations of an aircraft is the entire crew’s responsibility. Safety is an active process, speak up.

Right Of Flight Crew Expectations 5. You have the right to expect your safety is your employer’s top priority. To expect your program to: •Support crew member rights. •Provide ongoing training. •Improve the system they provide.

Right Of Program Expectations 6. Your program has the right to expect that you will: • Always be learning. • Always work at making the job safer. • Always use prudent judgment. • Be prepared to the best of your ability to perform your duties.

Right To Be Supported 7. The right to turn down a flight is fundamental. You should expect your fellow crew members to support the right to say “No”, regardless of their assessment of why you said “No”.

Right To Expect Professionalism 8. Every member of the crew has the right to expect clear, open and professional discussion of conflicts or concerns from their fellow crew.

Right To Not Be Ok 9. Every member of the crew has the right to NOT be ok. We all have a responsibility to ourselves and each other, to be in a flight ready mindset. If you or your teammates need assistance reach out to FAST 24/7/365 at 1-833-AIR-FAST

Right To Common Sense 10. Trust your gut, it’s there for a reason.

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State of ECHO Thanksgiving 2019 with Jon Kaminski Nov 29, 2019

Fan the Flames- Tony Falzone CampECHO 2019 Nov 21, 2019

ECHO Rotorwash Host Tony Falzone brings you his talk from CampECHO 2019 in West Virginia. In this talk, Tony uses his signature style of calm, motivating, speech to speak about how to keep the fire strong as we progress through our career. His talk is both insightful and informative for Clinicians everywhere. Take a listen, and let us know what you think!

Crew integration in to the cockpit Nov 06, 2019

Today we get a chance to catch up with John Hamilton of Austin Travis County to discuss how they integrate the medical crew into the cockpit and truly prescribe to making everyone in the aircraft aircrew and not just self-loading baggage. From integration into the startup procedure on the aircraft to formal training on how to manipulate the autopilot to get the aircraft on the ground in the event the pilot becomes incapacitated the training all members of the crew receive is phenomenal and truly focused creating a cohesive crew. Plus, we get a chance to hear about their new AW169 for our friends at Leonardo Helicopters. For the record we are jealous!!

ECHO RW - Burning Man Interviews Oct 28, 2019

ECHO Rotorwash member Joey Loehner spent 17 days in the middle of nowhere for Burning Man 2019. While running the on-site EMS system for the event, he connected with some incredible folks from around the Air Medical Industry. The ECHO Rotorwash Team felt that these folks had some awesome thoughts on leadership, the industry, and patient care. A departure from our normal content, this episode is a conversational format with some interesting members of our industry. We hope you enjoy!

For more information about being on the podcast or a topic you wish to hear, email us at RWPodcast@ECHOHeliops.org

If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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Rotor Wash Podcast: Past, Present, and Future Oct 11, 2019

For more information about being on the podcast or a topic you wish to hear, email us at RWPodcast@ECHOHeliops.org

If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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Mountains, and Hurricanes, and Policies OH MY! Sep 19, 2019

Today we continue our military month as we talk with Chief Petty Officer Wayne Papalski of the US Navy. The Chief is a senior member of the the very small Navy Search and Rescue Helicopter Corpsman (SMT) community which makes him one of our most unique members.

We get a chance to discusses his relationship with ECHO-Military, his work with the Joint Trauma System Committee on Enroute Combat Casualty Care, and his recent humanitarian mission in response to Hurricane Dorian.

If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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Hoisting Into Predeployment Sep 12, 2019

ECHO’s Military Director, Jamie Eastman interviews Flight Paramedic and Standardization Instructor, US Army SGT. Joel Coelho. Sgt. Coelho talks about what his role is on both the civilian and the military side. They will discuss the details on deployment and other items pertaining to his role as a Standardization Instructor.

This podcast is the second episode in our military series which will take place over the course of September. Make sure you subscribe to hear from some of our amazing military members and the unique experiences they bring to the ECHO family

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If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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From Duke Blue to Multicam Sep 04, 2019

Today we have the privilege to talk with SSG Jamie Eastman, ECHO’s Military Director. Jamie is recently returned from a year long deployment to the middle east and we get a chance to talk about that experience, lessons learned during the run up to his deployment and his plans for a military symposium at our spring 2020 event (details coming very soon).

This podcast is the first in our military series which will take place over the course of the month of September. Make sure you subscribe to hear from some of our amazing military members and the unique experiences they bring to the ECHO family

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If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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ECHO Philly Rewind - Dr. Ben Lawner: Flying Through the Glottic Opening Aug 28, 2019

We are revisiting our ECHO conference from Philadelphia hosted by JeffStat!

Dr. Ben Lawner, medical director for Allegheny Lifeflight and EMS and emergency physician, presents his talk on advanced airway techniques and some clinical advice on improving success with different types of advanced airways.

If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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Deviant Behavior Aug 21, 2019

This week we again head back to wild and wonderful West Virginia and Camp ECHO to hear Joey Loehner of Humboldt General Hospital present on the normalization of deviance and safety in our industry. Joey says he believes that everyone comes out of flight academy 110% focused on safety and for our first few flights we all take the extra 30 seconds, to double and triple-check everything but what do we do after 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, or 10 years? Joey addresses dealing with the issues of overcoming complacency and developing a safety mindset within your team.

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Future Flight Crew: Leading A Legacy Aug 05, 2019

In this episode, we are joined by the new ECHO Future Flight Crew Director, Shane Turner and the new ECHO Future Flight Crew Medical Director, Dan Rauh. Shane and Dan take some time to talk about the exciting times ahead for the FFC and make a big announcement for folks who want to step up and become Mentors for FFC students. Check out the website to apply to become a FFC Mentor in the fastest-moving group of experts in the HEMS industry.

FFC Mentor Application

If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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CampECHO Critical Care Panel, Part 2 Jul 31, 2019

Today we head back to Camp ECHO for the second half of the Critical Care Panel. The Camp ECHO panel was one of our largest and most diverse to date and we were thrilled to have such amazing panel members join us.

In this second installment, the panel discusses how to deal with a hemodynamically unstable trauma patient, fluid resuscitation, airway management and utilizing TXA. After the panel concludes, we continue the discussion over some drinks and bring you with us!

A huge thank you to all of the panel members.

Dr. Philip Nawrocki of Allegheny LifeFlight

Dr. Lewis Rubinson of R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

Dan Rauh, CRNP of University of Cincinnati Aircare

Dr. Ben Lawner of Allegheny LifeFlight

Dr. Shaun Patterson of Hackensack Meridian Health

Dr. Matthew Poremba of Allegheny LifeFlight

Dr. Mike Peterson of Healthnet Aeromedical Services

If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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Camp ECHO Critical Care Panel, Part 1 Jul 24, 2019

Today we once again head back to Camp ECHO for the first half of the Critical Care Panel. The Camp ECHO panel was one of our largest and most diverse to date and we were thrilled to have such amazing panel members join us.

In this first installment the panel discusses how to deal with a difficult “sending doc”, is there ever a patient that is too sick for transport, airway management in the hemodynamically unstable patient, goal of resuscitation, and the nuance managing the acutely ill patient.

A huge thank you to all of the panel members.

Dr. Philip Nawrocki of Allegheny LifeFlight

Dr. Lewis Rubinson of R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

Dan Rauh, CRNP of University of Cincinnati Aircare

Dr. Ben Lawner of Allegheny LifeFlight

Dr. Shaun Patterson of Hackensack Meridian Health

Dr. Matthew Poremba of Allegheny LifeFlight

Dr. Mike Peterson of Healthnet Aeromedical Services

If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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Two doctors, a paramedic, and a nurse walk in to a bar Jul 15, 2019

Today we hear an interview that was done during Camp ECHO with two physicians who have been helping with ECHO since its inception. Dr. Lewis Rubinson of the University of Maryland Medical Center and Dr. Ben Lawner of the Allegheny Health Network. Both these gentlemen have been big supporters of ECHO and we get a chance to talk candidly to them over a few beers about why the have chosen to support ECHO, what they see as the future of HEMS, and Prehospital medicine.

If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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Under Pressor- Providing a Clear Path to Pressor Administration Jul 08, 2019

This week we head back to Camp ECHO to hear flight medic Josh Piotrowski of Erlanger LifeForce. Josh provides a clear and precise outline to confidently answer the old adage of “right patient, right drug”. Every patient is different and no patient deserves a “same pressor, every time” approach to hypotensive treatment. Josh wants all of us to be better providers and be critical care ready.

If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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Evidence-based Resuscitation in 2019 Jul 02, 2019

Today we again head back to Camp ECHO in WV to hear Flight Nurse Practitioner Jacob Miller from the Cleveland Clinic discuss the latest evidence on all things resuscitation.

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"Go around"- Orienting Others For Success Jun 24, 2019

Today we are doing a “Go Around” and revisiting one of our earliest podcasts. We plan to do this from time to time with content that is timely and worth highlighting. This interview with Fred Jeffries a clinical educator and flight paramedic with Boston Medflight is one of our favorite interviews we have ever done.

Fred discusses key components for orientation and continuing education as it relates to flight crew personnel. Fred brings an extensive background to the table when it comes to clinical education and has a true passion for it and we are thrilled to have been able to interview him about this always important topic.

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Rotor Wash logo designed in conjunction with ECHO member Bud Lavin photo submission.

Podcast Logo designed by ECHO HeliOps Marketing Director Joe Zarek

Music provided by www.bensounds.com

Vasopressors and Blood Jun 17, 2019

Today we have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Phil Nawrocki and Dr. Matt Poremba of Alleghany LifeFlight in western Pennsylvania. Dr. Nawrocki is the lead author on a recently released study on the use of push dose epinephrine with their flight team. We get a chance to discusses what they found during the study, why they chose epinephrine and how they encourage their crews to employ it push dose Epi.

Additionally get a chance to discussed LifeFlight’s use of whole blood as a follow up to Dr. Poremba’s #CampECHO talk which was recently released here on the Rotor Wash Podcast (http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/9741833).

Articles discussed in the episode:

Philip Stuart Nawrocki, Matthew Poremba & Benjamin James Lawner (2019) Push Dose Epinephrine Use in the Management of Hypotension During Critical Care Transport, Prehospital Emergency Care, DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2019.1588443

Francis Xavier Guyette, Christian Martin-Gill, Gabriela Galli, Neal McQuaid & Jonathan Elmer (2019) Bolus Dose Epinephrine Improves Blood Pressure but is Associated with Increased Mortality in Critical Care Transport, Prehospital Emergency Care, DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2019.1593564

If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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CampECHO Talk - Flight Nurse Robin House Jun 10, 2019

We again head back to Camp to hear Flight Nurse Robin House’s talk on toxicology in the HEMS environment. Robin offers a down and dirty look at some the most common toxicology emergencies we could potentially face and how best to manage them in the pre-hospital environment.

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Status Asthmaticus and the Vent with Dr. Lewis Rubinson Jun 03, 2019

On this episode of the Rotor Wash podcast Brian and Sam sit down with Dr. Lewis Rubinson to discuss advanced ventilator management in the asthma patient. Dr. Rubinson who has been a supporter of ECHO since its inception, Dr. Rubinson is a Professor of Medicine in the Program in Trauma at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Vice President and Deputy Chief Clinical Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center. For a compressive review on the management of status asthmaticus head over to the Maryland CC project and take a listen to Slack Refractory Status Asthmaticus Drips & Gases ECMO, Oh My

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If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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Aliens with Machine Guns - Tyler Christifulli, LifeLink III May 28, 2019

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.

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Arrest Those Peri-intubation Arrests May 20, 2019

Today we head back to camp to hear Dr. Ben Lawner of Alleghany LifeFlight discuss how as critical care transport professionals are often tasked with airway management in a patient who is in need of emergent resuscitation because they are teetering on the edge. Whether it is trauma, sepsis, and other critical conditions they all necessitate a heightened awareness of the risks of intubation and positive pressure ventilation. He reviews the latest literature and helps us all consider "best practices" with respect to optimizing the crashing patient with concurrent respiratory failure so they have a parachute to arrest their clinical momentum as we manage their airway.

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Whole Blood use in Aeromedical Transport May 13, 2019

Back to camp we go to hear Dr. Matthew Poremba medical director of Allegheny LifeFlight discuss whole blood use in helicopter EMS. Dr. Poremba discussed the hurtles he and the folks at Lifeflight encountered while working to start their whole blood program and why it is far superior to PRBC in his opinion in some patients.

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If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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CampECHO Rewind - Brendan Riordan - Acute Right Ventricular Failure May 06, 2019

Today we again revisit Camp ECHO for an Interactive discussion of the recognition and management strategies for acute right ventricular failure.

This talk will briefly touch on specific anatomic and physiologic considerations (differentiating from LV, ventricular interdependence, etc), diagnostic tools and strategies for prevention/treatment of acute isolated RV failure or biventricular failure, including fluid/diuretics, inotropic/vasoactive pharmacology, and finally initiation of temporary and durable MCS

If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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Electrical Storm Apr 30, 2019

This week we revisit another lecture from Camp ECHO. Josh Piotrowski of Erlanger Life Force presents a lecture that will take a look at the rare presentation of Electrical Storm.

Josh says “As critical care providers, we need to recognize that uncommon is our bread and butter and we need to be informed when others may not. We will break down the current ideations on the pathophysiology and treatment of repetitive ventricular arrhythmias.”

Enjoy another great talk from Camp ECHO!

If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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ECHO RW with FOAMfrat Apr 22, 2019

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.

ECHO RW - Ruth Myles - Call of Duty: PTSD and Video Gaming as a Cognitive Vaccine Apr 16, 2019

Ruth Myles, a flight nurse at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Advanced Response Team (DHART) delivers her talk at #CAMPECHO regarding PTSD and the relationship between it and video gaming and what recent research has shown.

From Ruth:

"We did not do enough”, this statement was made by a Dispatcher in the AfterAction Report following the mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub, Orlando, Fl. It is an expression of psychological trauma that is echoed in us all at one time or another. Intrusive memories of the traumatic event or flashbacks are hallmark signs of PTSD, and preventive strategies are lacking. This presentation will examine recent studies that indicate the therapeutic value of video games as a cognitive vaccine.

If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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CAMPECHO - Health Net Aeromedical Services Apr 08, 2019

On today's Rotor Wash episode, join us for an interview with 3 gentlemen from HealthNet Aeromedical Services. Clinton Burley, President & CEO of HealthNet joins us along with Base Lead and Flight Paramedic, Mark Brooks and Flight Nurse Glenn Sutphin. These men truly love what they do and the people they work alongside and it shows through in the work and effort they put into their program. We discuss the experience with ECHO, the impact it has had on their service and other details relating to the industry of air medical.

As referenced in the podcast, take some time to watch this video created in collaboration with Health Net Aeromedical Services and the ECHO FAST Team as produced by flight paramedic and ECHO Future Flight Crew Alumni, Matthew Whittaker. If you need someone to talk to, call 1-833-AIR-FAST.

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ECHONooga REWIND - Critical Care Panel Pt 3 Apr 01, 2019

On today’s Rotor Wash episode, we will wrap up the Critical Care Panel Discussion from our 2018 Annual Conference ECHONooga. Our panel which is comprised of critical care experts will finish the discussion on topics and interventions that are ongoing amidst clinicians in the field.

CAMP IS THIS WEEK AND THE ECHO IS GETTING LOUDER!!!

Don't forget about the #CAMPECHO Trek competition by dressing up your car or you! Prizes will be awarded to the winning team On Day 1 of #CAMPECHO!!!

ECHONooga REWIND - Critical Care Panel Pt 2 Mar 25, 2019

On today’s episode, listen as we revisit the Critical Care Panel Discussion from our 2018 Annual Conference ECHONooga. Our critical care panel which is comprised of critical care experts will continue the discussion on topics and interventions that are ongoing amidst clinicians in the field. This is part 2 of a 3-part series. Part 3 will air next week.

The CME Collective can be found at the link below and the content will continue to grow so make sure you check back often.

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CAMP IS ALMOST HERE!!!

As discussed at the beginning of this episode, if you as a flight crew member are in need of help, you can call our ECHO FAST (Flight crew Assistance and Support Team) line at 1-833-AIR-FAST which is available 24/7. The peer support team is made up of flight crews from across the country just for you.

You can also reach out to us via Facebook Messenger from our facebook page @echoheliops and our website http://www.echoheliops.org/fast-team/

ECHONooga REWIND - Critical Care Panel Pt 1 Mar 19, 2019

On today’s episode, listen as we revisit the Critical Care Panel Discussion from our 2018 Annual Conference ECHONooga. Our panel will provide introductions and discuss some topics and interventions that are ongoing amidst critical care clinicians. This is part 1 of a 3-part series. Part 2 will air next week.

The CME Collective can be found at the link below and the content will continue to grow so make sure you check back often.

CME COLLECTIVE

CAMP IS ALMOST HERE!!!

As discussed at the beginning of this episode, if you as a flight crew member are in need of help, you can call our ECHO FAST (Flight crew Assistance and Support Team) line at 1-833-AIR-FAST which is available 24/7. The peer support team is made up of flight crews from across the country just for you.

You can also reach out to us via Facebook Messenger from our facebook page @echoheliops and our website http://www.echoheliops.org/fast-team/

Dan Rauh, ACNP: DKA and HHS Mar 11, 2019

On today's Rotor Wash episode, Dan Rauh, a flight Nurse Practitioner at the University of Cincinnati Air Care and ICU intensivist, will discuss Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS). We will look at the differences and discuss treatment options in the critical care setting. Dan will also be presenting at #CAMPECHO next month. Take a look at our website for more details on the speaker line-up. We hope to see you there!

#CAMPECHO IS NEXT MONTH!!!

As discussed at the beginning of this episode, if you as a flight crew member are in need of help, you can call our ECHO FAST (Flight crew Assistance and Support Team) line at 1-833-AIR-FAST which is available 24/7. The peer support team is made up of flight crews from across the country just for you.

You can also reach out to us via Facebook Messenger from our facebook page @echoheliops and our website http://www.echoheliops.org/fast-team/

Check out one of our key partners, IA Med!

IA Med Partnership Mar 04, 2019

Today’s Podcast was recorded with Jon Reed and Chris Smetana from IA MED. The Podcast focuses on who they are, who IA MED is, and why they chose to partner with ECHO. Also, make sure you listen until the end where we discuss what has now been named the CME Collective. The CME Collective is a growing community of podcasts and blogs which are and will always be 100% free to read or listen to, but now you can now get CEU/CEH credit for by taking a test and paying a small fee. Best of all the fee goes to support all the amazing programs that ECHO has.

As with everything we do at ECHO we do It a little different then and always with our mission of providing affordable training the person doing the job every day. We see this as a way to shake up the landscape of continuing education and allow those that were not able to travel to our conferences to take advantage of the world-class education and get some credit for it.

The CME Collective can be found at the link below and the content will continue to grow so make sure you check back often.

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#CAMPECHO GEAR

As discussed at the beginning of this episode, if you as a flight crew member are in need of help, you can call our ECHO FAST (Flight crew Assistance and Support Team) line at 1-833-AIR-FAST which is available 24/7. The peer support team is made up of flight crews from across the country just for you.

You can also reach out to us via Facebook Messenger from our facebook page @echoheliops and our website http://www.echoheliops.org/fast-team/

ECHO Sponsor Spotlight Feb 26, 2019

Today's podcast highlights some of our sponsors as interviewed at ECHONooga. Capewell Aerial Systems and The Rescue Company 1 are both exceptional resources for all public safety aviation agencies. Take a look at what they have to offer you!

Capewell Aerial Systems

CAPEWELL AERIAL SYSTEMS IS A GLOBAL LEADER IN AVIATION AND LIFE SUPPORT. We are a respected provider of engineered products for aerial delivery, life support and tactical gear for military, law enforcement and humanitarian agencies worldwide. Founded in 1881, Capewell has thrived by helping customers conceive, engineer, prototype, manufacture and field test products that must perform flawlessly in critical situations.

The Rescue Company 1 "We strive to provide high level education in emergency, flight, and transport medicine. The Rescue Company 1 is open to physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and anyone looking to advance their knowledge and skill set regarding rescue care. The Rescue Company 1 guarantees that students attending our classes will leave motivated and with a sense of pride and confidence allowing them to perform medical care under any condition."

Contact them at:

10151 ARMANDO CIR

ORLANDO, FL 32825

Phone: 321-303-7313

ECHONooga Rewind - Physiology-Guided CPR: Has its time arrived? Feb 12, 2019

In this presentation, Dr. Dave Gaieski of Jefferson Health will discuss the pathophysiologic rationale for using physiology-guided CPR instead of protocol-based CPR. He will discuss animal data, human data, implications for the pre-hospital setting, the Emergency Department, and the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

#CAMPECHO COMING SOON!

As discussed at the beginning of this episode, if you as a flight crew member are in need of help, you can call our ECHO FAST (Flight crew Assistance and Support Team) line at 1-833-AIR-FAST which is available 24/7. The peer support team is made up of flight crews from across the country just for you.

You can also reach out to us via Facebook Messenger from our facebook page @echoheliops and out website http://www.echoheliops.org/fast-team/

Check out one of our partners IA Med!

IA MED is coming to Jacksonville, FL in partnership with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue with their all-new redesigned Critical Care Prep course.

For more information about hosting an ECHO conference or becoming a sponsor, please email info@echoheliops.org.

For info about the podcast, send me an email! tony.falzone@echoheliops.org

ECHONooga Rewind: Stacking Your Deck - Employee Motivation Jan 14, 2019

Todays Rotor Wash episode is from our ECHONooga Rewind content. Erlanger Life Force base manager and flight nurse Tim Perry talks about employee motivation from a leader's point of view. He will challenge you to look at the importance of hiring the right motivated, skilled employees to include work ethics and people skills that positively affect your program. Interview process to include questions and upfront expectations and setting a positive example. Every person has different things that motivate them to be engaged in their job and the importance of being engaged with and learning what motivates your employees (there are several different motivators, rarely is it money!). Even prior to the interview, it starts with the right high-performance culture with in your program.

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR #CAMPECHO!

ECHONooga Rewind: Guns and Roses - Critical Care in the Hot Zone Dec 31, 2018

Talk Presenters:

Ruth Myles, CFRN, EMT from Dartmouth-Hitchcock (DHART)

Joel G. Coelho, NRP, FP-C, TP-C from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center EMS Coordinator and US Army Flight Paramedic

A “dual-rotor” presentation on the pro’s and con’s of tactical emergency medicine in the hot zone at an active shooter or MCI event. We will look at lessons learned and emerging theories from recent international terror events and present the complex and diverse arguments for and against critical care in the hot zone.

#CAMPECHO COMING SOON!

As discussed at the beginning of this episode, if you as a flight crew member are in need of help, you can call our ECHO FAST (Flight crew Assistance and Support Team) line at 1-833-AIR-FAST which is available 24/7. The peer support team is made up of flight crews from across the country just for you.

You can also reach out to us via Facebook Messenger from our facebook page @echoheliops and out website http://www.echoheliops.org/fast-team/

Check out one of our partners IA Med!

IA MED is coming to Jacksonville, FL in partnership with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue with their all-new redesigned Critical Care Prep course.

For more information about hosting an ECHO conference or becoming a sponsor, please email info@echoheliops.org.

For info about the podcast, send me an email! tony.falzone@echoheliops.org

ECHONooga Rewind: Dantrolene and Hemodynamics Dec 17, 2018

Today's episode comes from our 2018 Annual Conference ECHONooga and features 2 talks.

Talk 1:

Flight Paramedic Joey Loehner presents his talk entitled: Hyperthermia, Excited Delirium, and Dantrolene - A Rave New Treatment

Joey will provide a brief overview of common party/rave drugs, the effect they have on users, and types of patients we treat at our large music festivals (150,000 attendees). This will be followed by how/why we treat the way we do, evidence to support our treatment modalities, and how to effectively transport these patients. We will then discuss what can be done by Flight Crew to maximize the benefits of these treatments in the transport environment.

Talk 2:

Flight Paramedic and Life Force Air Medical Base Educator Joshua Piotrowski presents his talk entitled: Under Pressure

After this lecture, you will have a different respect for the venous system and understand the fine balance needed between vasopressors and fluid resuscitation to return the body to a more normalized state. We need to change our perception of the heart to realize that it does not dictate the amount of blood pumped into circulation. It is our goal to put some more balanced tools in your toolbox for treating hemodynamically unstable patients.

ECHONooga Interviews Part 2: Pilot Track Dec 10, 2018

During this episode, we go back to ECHONooga where Rachel Tester, an expert in IFR infrastructure and John Fetzer, an experienced IFR pilot, were interviewed in regards to the new pilot track that was offered at the conference. We discussed some information in regards to ECHO and public safety aviation pilots and how we want to continue offering support and industry specific information to them.

ECHONOOGA: A Bloody Mess Dec 03, 2018

From ECHONooga, Dan Rauh and Bill Hinckley bring us their talks on bleeding.

Dan Rauh will discuss coagulopathy/anticoagulants.

Do you understand the difference between a NOAC, VKA, INR, 4 factor PCC AND FFP? Do the concepts of intrinsic and extrinsic pathway trigger a migraine? Not anymore!!! Who, when and how to reverse will be covered as well as the most important question....”How do I do that?!”

Dr. Bill Hinckley will bring his talk, Master of the Massive UGIB.

We’re experts in managing hemorrhagic shock from trauma, and we know that in bleeding trauma patients, the care that we bring to the patient is at least as important as the rapid transport we provide to the Level 1 Trauma Center. I get stoked about massive UGIBs in the same way that we all get fired up to take care of that MVC patient with severe TBI and florid shock. Why? Because I know there’s very little the accepting GI doc and intensivist have that my partner and I don’t have in terms of definitive care for that massive UGIB patient. I know, and you will too, that in a short period of time we can have a huge impact on that patient’s morbidity and mortality. And because I’m anosmic, so the aroma of melena doesn’t bother me in the least. Even if you’re not anosmic, I think I can get you pumped up about taking care of massive UGIBs too.

You will hear a Moment of Silence during Dr. Hinckley's talk. Here's why: All classes were paused for a moment of silence at 1120 in remembrance of Duke Lifeflight Crew Crystal Sollinger, Kristopher Harrison, Jeff Burke, and Mary Bartlett.

Mass State Police Air Wing Interview Nov 24, 2018

On today's Rotor Wash episode which is sponsored by AeroComputors, Jason Sams and I interview the crew that was instrumental in the apprehending of the Boston Marathon bomber. We discuss the challenges and efforts provided by those involved during the multiagency search. The tactical flight officers and pilot will discuss their roles and responsibilities as the events unfolded and how technology, teamwork and collective tactical operations made for a successful mission.

Please visit our sponsor's website for more details on their products how they are enhancing the airborne capabilities of public safety aviation agencies worldwide.

For more information about hosting an ECHO conference or becoming a sponsor, please email info@echoheliops.org.

For info about the podcast, send me an email! tony.falzone@echoheliops.org

ECHONooga Interviews Part 1 Nov 10, 2018

This episode features interviews of both ECHONooga attendees such as the Massachusetts State Police and some of our vendors like AeroComputers and Phoenix Survival Systems. This is part 1 in a series of recaps from our conference that will be aired over the next few podcasts.

For more information about hosting an ECHO conference or becoming a sponsor, please email info@echoheliops.org.

For info about the podcast, send me an email! tony.falzone@echoheliops.org

Retreating Stall: Aviation/Clinical Team Collapse: Part 2 Nov 02, 2018

In this podcast episode, I have the privilege of doing a recap interview with Flight Nurse Robin House and Flight Paramedic Shane Turner from Life Force Air Medical at Erlanger who delivered the Keynote presentation at #ECHONooga.

Why are we accepting mediocre performance in an extraordinary-consequence environment? Do you have to be a manager to fix it? The answer is no. We use the rotor-wing phenomenon of Retreating Stall as an analogy for a check up on team health. Utilizing audience participation, real life examples, and role playing will enable participants to recognize, target, and repair poor team dynamics. It’s time to do work.

Understand Retreating Stall as an analogy for organizational illness, specifically related to rotor wing crews.

Identify signs and symptoms your team is weak.
List examples of how we miss the mark as HROs.
How to recover from the organizational stall using practical applications.
Identify informal and embedded leadership methods to toughen teams.

We want to extend a continued thanks to everyone at Life Force and the Erlanger Health System for their sponsorship and support of #ECHONOOGA! Check them out at http://lifeforceairmed.com/www and https://www.erlanger.org/default.aspx

For more information about hosting an ECHO conference or becoming a sponsor, please email info@echoheliops.org.

For info about the podcast, send me an email! tony.falzone@echoheliops.org

Retreating Stall: Aviation/Clinical Team Collapse Oct 26, 2018

In this podcast episode, Flight Nurse Robin House and Flight Paramedic Shane Turner from Life Force Air Medical at Erlanger bring the Keynote presentation to #ECHONooga. They will examine everyday issues that keep us from reaching potential as the high reliability organizations (HRO) we market ourselves to be. Why are we accepting mediocre performance in an extraordinary-consequence environment? Do you have to be a manager to fix it? The answer is no. We use the rotor-wing phenomenon of Retreating Stall as an analogy for a check up on team health. Utilizing audience participation, real life examples, and role playing will enable participants to recognize, target, and repair poor team dynamics. It’s time to do work.

Understand Retreating Stall as an analogy for organizational illness, specifically related to rotor wing crews.

Identify signs and symptoms your team is weak.
List examples of how we miss the mark as HROs.
How to recover from the organizational stall using practical applications.
Identify informal and embedded leadership methods to toughen teams.

We want to extend a continued thanks to everyone at Life Force and the Erlanger Health System for their sponsorship and support of #ECHONOOGA! Check them out at http://lifeforceairmed.com/www and https://www.erlanger.org/default.aspx

For more information about hosting an ECHO conference or becoming a sponsor, please email info@echoheliops.org.

For info about the podcast, send me an email! tony.falzone@echoheliops.org

Photos provided by ECHO member and photographer Jim Phipps

ECHONOOGA: The Success of a Public Safety Aviation Conference Sep 24, 2018

This podcast features Flight Paramedic Robbie Tester, the Program Director of Life Force Air Medical, Flight Paramedic Stacy Prater, the Business Development Manager and a Clinical Educator and ECHO Founder Jon Kaminski. We will discuss the ECHO Annual Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee and how both Life Force and ECHO worked together to provide conference attendees with an exceptional educational and networking opportunity. The conference was SOLD OUT and everyone had a great time!

We want to extend a continued thanks to everyone at Life Force and the Erlanger Health System for their sponsorship and support of #ECHONOOGA! Check them out at http://lifeforceairmed.com/www and https://www.erlanger.org/default.aspx

For more information about hosting an ECHO conference or becoming a sponsor, please email info@echoheliops.org.

For info about the podcast, send me an email! tony.falzone@echoheliops.org

Photos provided by ECHO member and photographer Jim Phipps

ECHO HeliOps Future Flight Crew Preview Sep 17, 2018

So you want to be a flight nurse or a flight paramedic? Then take a listen to this podcast as one of the Future Flight Crew (FFC) directors, Matt Adams of Duke Life Flight and FFC Alumni Matt Whitaker and I talk about the FFC and how it can (and will) impact your career exponentially. Future Flight Crew applications are NOW OPEN so head over to the website (click here) and begin the process!

For questions regarding ECHO's Future Flight Crew, send us an email at: ffc@echoheliops.org

RW logo designed in conjunction with ECHO member Bud Lavin photo submission.

Music provided by BenSounds.com

Holding on to His Helmet: Hope Amidst the Hurt Sep 12, 2018

Natalin Hammond is the widow of HEMS Pilot Chad Hammond who was killed in the March 26th, 2016 crash along with flight paramedic Jason Snipes, flight nurse Stacey Cernadas and patient Zach Strickland. During this episode, Natalin explains the gaps in support for the air medical community when disaster occurs. We are also joined by ECHO founder and president Jon Kaminski who explains what the FAST team does and how we can better support the crews and their families. Jon also details goals that ECHO has going forward to further assist families of the fallen.

The FAST team can be contacted at 1-833-AIR FAST (247-3278) and is available 24/7.

Check out our website for more information about upcoming events and announcements! ECHO HeliOps

Email tony.falzone@echoheliops.org for any questions about the podcast.

RW logo designed in conjunction with ECHO member Bud Lavin photo submission.

Sgt. John Rawls: Alligators, Black Water and a Law Enforcement Aviator Aug 21, 2018

In today's podcast, Sgt. John Rawls of the Marion County Sheriff Department in Marion County Florida will discuss his experience as a law enforcement aviator and how his prior training, planning ahead and safety-first decisions made the life or death difference when the unthinkable happened on May 2nd, 2017.

Be sure to visit one of our top sponsors Capewell Aerial Systems!

Check out our website for more information about upcoming events and announcements! ECHO HeliOps

Email tony.falzone@echoheliops.org for flight ops comms submissions!

RW logo designed in conjunction with ECHO member Bud Lavin photo submission.

Music provided by BenSounds.com

ECHO Philly 2017: Stretching Out the "Platinum 10" Minutes Aug 03, 2018

Dr. George Koenig presented at the ECHO Annual Conference in 2017 addressing trauma and the standards to what is done during the "critical times" after injury to a patient. Dr. Koenig will discuss current standards and trends that he has seen as a medical director in the prehospital environment. He is a graduate of The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in 2003. He also holds a Masters degree in Biomedical Science from PCOM. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Acute Care Surgery: Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery of Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson Univeristy. He is the Associate Medical Director of JeffSTAT.

Check out our website for more information about upcoming events and announcements! ECHO HeliOps

Email tony.falzone@echoheliops.org for flight ops comms submissions!

RW logo designed in conjunction with ECHO member Bud Lavin photo submission.

Music provided by BenSounds.com

Pearls From The Intensivist Jul 12, 2018

Dan Rauh brings to the Rotor Wash Podcast pearls from his experience as an intensivist in the ICU and as a flight NP for the University of Cincinatti Air Care, one of only 3 locations in the nation. We will be talking about the interaction with critical access facilities and patients encountered during interfacility transfers as well as ways to improve patient outcomes through humble attitudes and learning opportunities.

Podcast opening features UC Air Care 3 and Flight Ops Comms as provided by Dan Rauh.

Rotor Wash logo designed in conjunction with ECHO member Bud Lavin photo submission.

Check out our website for more information about upcoming events and announcements! ECHO HeliOps

Music provided by BenSounds.com

Staying Fit For Duty Jun 23, 2018

In today’s episode, flight paramedic James Boomhower from Boston Medflight joins us as we discuss mental health in our industry. We will highlight resources and action steps to take which can help you maintain a self-awareness of your own mental health and the health of others around you as you progress through your career.

As discussed at the beginning of this episode, if you as a flight crew member are in need of help, you can call our ECHO FAST (Flight crew Assistance and Support Team) line at 1-833-AIR-FAST which is available 24/7. The peer support team is made up of flight crews from across the country just for you.

You can also reach out to us via Facebook Messenger from our facebook page @echoheliops and out website http://www.echoheliops.org/fast-team/

Contact James at StayFit4Duty@gmail.com

Instagram and Twitter: @Stay_Fit4Duty

Additional Resources:

Uniformed Services Peer Council

911 Buddy Check Project

Rotor Wash logo designed in conjunction with ECHO member Bud Lavin photo submission.

Check out our website for more information about upcoming events and announcements! ECHO HeliOps

Music provided by BenSounds.com

ECHO Philly 2017: Flying Through the Glottic Opening Via Autorotation and IFR Jun 15, 2018

Dr. Ben Lawner, medical director for Allegheny Lifeflight and EMS and emergency physician, presents his talk on advanced airway techniques and some clinical advice on improving success with different types of advanced airways.

Rotor Wash logo designed in conjunction with ECHO member Bud Lavin photo submission.

Check out our website for more information about upcoming events and announcements! ECHO HeliOps

Music provided by BenSounds.com

ECHO Philly 2017: Attitude to Accident Part 2 Jun 01, 2018

From our 2017 ECHO Annual Conference, this episode continues the lecture from Dan Foulds who will identify the hazardous attitudes that have been linked to HEMS crashes and will discuss a real-world example of each as it relates to crashes that have occurred.

Dan is the Owner/Trainer of AMRM Training Solutions. To find out more information, check out his website AMRM Training Solutions

Rotor Wash logo designed in conjunction with ECHO member Bud Lavin photo submission.

Check out our website for more information about upcoming events and announcements! ECHO HeliOps

Music provided by www.bensounds.com

ECHO Philly 2017: Attitude to Accident Part 1 May 25, 2018

From our 2017 ECHO Annual Conference, Dan Foulds will identify the hazardous attitudes that have been linked to HEMS crashes and will discuss a real-world example of each as it relates to crashes that have occurred.

Dan is the Owner/Trainer of AMRM Training Solutions. To find out more information, check out his website AMRM Training Solutions

Rotor Wash logo designed in conjunction with ECHO member Bud Lavin photo submission.

Check out our website for more information about upcoming events and announcements! ECHO HeliOps

Music provided by www.bensounds.com

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