Are there different training protocols for maintaining expertise in Impella patient management when cases are infrequent? In this episode, Shane Turner is joined by Dustin McKeel, a seasoned Flight Paramedic and Clinical Base Educator from Memphis, to explore how the city's limited critical care options have spurred innovative training solutions.

Learn how hands-on cadaver labs, real case studies, and rigorous simulations are equipping transport crews with the confidence and skills needed to handle complex patient scenarios effectively. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on enhancing clinical capabilities and decision-making skills through advanced training methods.

In this episode:

Shane Turner, RN, CFRN, NRP, FP-C, CMTE, Chattanooga, TN

Dustin McKeel, FP-C, Flight Paramedic, Clinical Base Educator, Memphis, TN

In the age of data, evidence-based decision-making is essential for improving patient outcomes. Join host Shane Turner and special guest Ken Kasica, Director of Scientific Intelligence for Abiomed J&J MedTech, for a deep dive into the complexities of interpreting clinical trials and medical device development.

Shane and Ken emphasize the importance of considering the patient's perspective in all analyses, from the challenges of evaluating evidence in critical care transport, to the limitations of relying solely on white papers and sponsored research.

This episode is full of valuable insights from two industry experts. Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your understanding of data-driven healthcare practices, and stay tuned for regular data deep dives in the future.

In this episode:

Shane Turner, RN, CFRN, NRP, FP-C, CMTE, Chattanooga, TN

Ken Kasica, PharmD, MBA, Director, Scientific Intelligence

Keeping Impella access sites exposed during movement and transport can make a critical difference in patient care, especially during short ground transports. In this episode, former flight nurse D.D. Finder sits down with trainer Jena Billig to recount a challenging case involving a heart failure patient on an Impella device for ECMO treatment.

In this episode:

Jena Billig, BSN, RN, CCRN, CFRN, Idaho Springs, Colorado

D.D. Finder, RN, BSN, CCRN, CFRN, Colorado