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FOAMfrat Podcast

Oct 27, 2024

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...


Oct 6, 2024

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...


Sep 16, 2024

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...


Aug 25, 2024

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...


Jul 2, 2024

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....