AMPED is the Air Methods Prehospital EDucation podcast brought to you by Air Methods, a leader in air medical transport, with the mission to deliver critical care discussion and content to both the prehospital and in-hospital care providers through clinician interviews and expert clinical commentary. Click here to listen to the latest episode or read about our catalog of episodes below.
A common aphorism in the medical community comes from Dr. Theodore Woodward who said in the 1940s, “When you hear hoofbeats behind you, think of horses, not zebras.” It’s a way of reminding medical practitioners that the most common explanation is usually correct. In other words, Occam’s Razor is usually correct. But what happens when […]
Extreme weather once again plays an important factor in this month’s case where our team comes upon a car accident victim who has a litany of injuries that make care extremely challenging, even in optimal conditions. Featuring a pilot for the first time ever in AMPED history, we hear from our clinicians about how to […]
A critically ill Influenza A patient, fully intubated and struggling to breathe, requires emergency transport for possible ECMO. Even under ideal conditions, a case like this demands intensive care and presents significant challenges. But when extreme weather disrupts key equipment, the situation becomes even more complex. In this episode, discover how our team navigated these […]