Air Methods Ascend

09/30/2026

09/27/2026

When a patient experiences profound cardiogenic shock, a patient might receive an intra-aortic balloon pump, a device that is timed directly to the cardiac cycle that inflates and deflates to augment coronary profusion. Or they might receive an impella, an axial flow archimedes screw that continuously pulls blood forward through the aortic valve. Both devices share the same ultimate objective: Keeping a failing heart alive. But they do this in fundamentally distinct ways. So what happens when a patient is a true clinical unicorn a deeply unstable cardiac patient that has both devices running simultaneously? This episode of the AMPED podcast answers this very question, so listen in as our team discusses their analytical process and how they navigated this unusual situation.

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Interested in obtaining CE credit for this episode? Visit OnlineAscend.com to learn more. Listeners can purchase individual episode credits or subscribe to the Critical Care Review Bundle and gain access to all episode CE Credits.

09/23/2026

EMS World 2026 | September 28- October 2, 2026; Orlando, FL. We look forward to seeing you there!

09/22/2026

Planning on Attending AMTC? This presentation is a must see if you want to learn more about APRV!

You may recognize Luke from our Critical Care Review Bundle in our Mechanical Ventilation of Infants and Pediatrics Course

08/31/2026

One of the most basic skills an Air Methods team member should have is knowing how to intubate properly. Understanding how to do that properly is a prerequisite for the job. But knowing when to intubate, and in the particular case of this month's patient, knowing when NOT to intubate is most crucial. Our team is tasked with transferring our patient, Myles, who was experiencing acute respiratory distress, but in their assessment, determined that despite his severe symptoms, intubating and paralyzing him could likely lead to even worse outcomes.

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Listen in as we hear from not only our team, but our patient, as they describe the unusual and voluminous symptoms, which are unusual for a 33-year-old. How did they make their determinations? What does Myles remember? And what has the road to recovery been like for Myles? You're not going to believe everything he's been through.

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07/20/2026

A young man in his 20s experiences a head-on collision with a tree that leaves him in profound shock and not exhibiting the symptoms that would seem to match his vital signs. Our team recognizes the mismatch and works quickly to get him to the hospital. Upon arriving at the hospital, the team does what our host refers to as "the ultimate hospital intervention" and performs an open resuscitative thoracotomy. After multiple surgeries and three days, the patient ultimately does not survive. But after the staggering volume of blood products and interventions performed, they wonder if he's still eligible for organ and tissue donation. In the last part of this episode, we answer that question with an expert on the issue. The insights are fascinating.

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Interested in obtaining CE credit for this episode? Visit OnlineAscend.com to learn more. Listeners can purchase individual episode credits or subscribe to the Critical Care Review Bundle and gain access to all episode CE Credits.

06/24/2026

Transporting a newborn in distress already involves extreme logistical complexity, as you'll hear in this month's episode, where our team is tasked with taking a newborn experiencing acute shortness of breath. What happens when the mother starts to decompensate right alongside her baby? Now our team is tasked with caring for two patients, and how they tackle that complexity is the focus of this episode.

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How many people does our team have to talk to? How long does that process take? Tune in and hear about the thoughtful and thorough process of ensuring everyone's safety provided by Air Methods' procedures.

Interested in obtaining CE credit for this episode? Visit OnlineAscend.com to learn more. Listeners can purchase individual episode credits or subscribe to the Critical Care Review Bundle and gain access to all episode CE Credits.

06/18/2026

Congratulations to our LifeNet of New York 7-12 team! Last month, Flight Paramedic & Clinical Base Lead Luke Gasowski and Flight Nurse Kerry Nicholls were honored by the University of Rochester Medicine Strong Memorial Hospital during National EMS Week for their clinical excellence in patient care. Luke and Kerry, alongside Wayne County EMS, were recognized for their professionalism and commitment to delivering the highest level of care when it matters most. We're grateful for their dedication and the vital partnerships that make our mission possible every day.

06/03/2026

4th Annual Emergency Response Summit 2026 is coming 6/18/2026. Free to any clinician to come practice skills and gain some valuable experience.

06/03/2026

Come see us at booth 137 at the First There First Care conference!