Air Methods Prehospital EDucation Podcast Ep. 63: Doing the Same Thing Twice-When Needles Aren’t Enough
Apr 15, 2026
A man in a high speed, rollover motor vehicle crash
experiences a multitude of symptoms including hemorrhagic shock and
profound respiratory distress. As our team assesses him, they
attempt multiple needle decompressions to relieve pressure and
improve breathing. None are successful. Having recently received
training and approval to do a finger thoracostomy, they talk with
their lead clinician and decide that is the best course of action.
Listen in as we hear from the team on the ground, experience their
decisionmaking, and find out what happens.
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We are
joined by:
Matthew Corban NRP, FPC
Air Methods Float Paramedic
Jacqlyn Murray - Flight Paramedic / RN,
FP-C , CFRN
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As always thanks for listening and fly safe!
Hawnwan Moy MD FACEP FAEMS
John Wilmas MD FACEP FAEMS
Nyssa Hattaway, BA, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CFRN