The FlightBridgeED Podcast

In this podcast, Eric is joined by Mike Verkest and our special guest, Flight Paramedic Kyle Driesse. We discuss the implementation and ongoing performance of the Minnesota mobile extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation program. This is the first program serving an entire metropolitan area designed to rapidly deliver extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) facilitated resuscitation to patients with refractory ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia (VF/VT) out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Don't miss it! Please like and review on your current podcast app, including Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, PodBean, and many more.

🔥 FAST25 is back—bigger, bolder, and hotter than ever! 🔥

This isn’t just another conference—a high-energy, immersive experience for pre-hospital and critical care transport pros. Expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and unfiltered discussions will take your practice to the next level.

🚀 New for 2025: The Creator Festival – Featuring “Burnt Ones,” a spicy take on Hot Ones, where top EMS creators tackle scorching hot wings while answering the most challenging questions in the industry. Expect live demos, interactive exhibits, and big-name influencers sharing their insight in a way you won’t find anywhere else.

Plus, a killer vendor experience, special guests, catered lunches, and after-hours events that make networking effortless and enjoyable. FAST25 is where it all happens.

📍 Central Bank Center | Lexington, KY
🏨 Hilton Lexington/Downtown (special rates available!)
🎟️ Tickets are limited—grab yours now: flightbridgeed.com/fast25