Heavy Lies the Helmet

Heavy Lies the Helmet

Mike Boone, Dan Rauh, & Dr. Amanda Humphries

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (261)
Since Aug 2019
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Monthly
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Episodic
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65%
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About This Podcast

The Heavy Lies the Helmet® Podcast is by critical care professionals, for critical care professionals. Hosted by Mike Boone, Dan Rauh, and Dr. Amanda Humphries, we dive deep into the realities of emergency and critical care medicine. Our conversations are raw, honest, and practical — cutting through the noise to focus on real-world challenges, clinical decision-making, and the human side of high-acuity care. Whether we're unpacking complex patient scenarios, discussing the nuances of teamwork and leadership, or highlighting the mental and emotional weight of the job, our podcast offers a space where providers can learn, connect, and feel understood. No fluff. No corporate agendas. Just real talk for real clinicians.

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Recent Episodes

S1E138 Episode 138 - Seizing Control w/Skyee Edwards

Apr 24, 2026 1h

Seizures demand fast decisions, but the best answers aren't always simple. In this episode, we sit down with Skyee Edwards, a pharmacist, to break down seizure cessation and prophylaxis in real-world…

S1E137 Episode 137 - Endocarditis: A Change of Heart

Mar 14, 2026 57m

In this podcast episode, we dive into the clinical chaos of Infective Endocarditis. It's a disease that can quietly destroy valves before showing its hand. We discuss how it presents, why it matters…

S1E136 Episode 136 - Bronchoscope of Practice

Jan 14, 2026 49m

Airway management gets dangerous. In this episode of the podcast, we explore prehospital bronchoscopy—a true bleeding-edge concept—and where it fits in managing airway obstruction before the…

S1E135 Episode 135 - Giving Patients Room to Breathe w/Melody Bishop (Part 2)

Dec 17, 2025 35m

Mechanical ventilation doesn't have to feel like wizardry. In this podcast episode, we strip it back to what really matters—simple mental models, clean decision-making, and an approach that works…

S1E134 Episode 134 - Giving Patients Room to Breathe w/Melody Bishop (Part 1)

Nov 21, 2025 58m

Mechanical ventilation doesn't have to feel like wizardry. In this podcast episode, we strip it back to what really matters—simple mental models, clean decision-making, and an approach that works…

S1E133 Episode 133 - Tracheostomy: The Neck's Best Thing

Oct 03, 2025 46m

Tracheostomies are increasingly common in both prehospital and critical care transport settings, but they come with unique challenges. In this podcast episode, we break down short-term and long-term…

S1E132 Episode 132 - Prolonged Flight Care w/Dr. Tim Hurtado & Brett Weiner (Big Announcement)

Aug 18, 2025 54m

What happens when resources are limited, transport is delayed, or you're forced to manage a critically ill patient far beyond the typical flight window? In this podcast episode, Dr. Tim Hurtado and…

S1E131 Episode 131 - TXA: The Clot Thickens

Jul 14, 2025 54m

Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is a lot like hot sauce: People put it on everything — especially for apparent or suspected acute blood loss. In this podcast episode, we dive into a drug that's been both…

S1E130 Episode 130 - Opinion-Based Medicine w/Mike Carunchio

Jun 13, 2025 1h 10m

Though evidence dictates much of what we do as emergency medical providers, some areas remain open to debate: How are we justifying stroke ambulances, CCT speciality teams, AHA guidelines, and our…

S1E129 Episode 129 - Little Lung Problems w/Nate Brown

May 20, 2025 1h 7m

Wet or dry. Air in or out. Reactive or obstructive. The possibilities may seem endless when treating the pediatric patient with undifferentiated respiratory distress. It is confounded by the fact…

S1E128 Episode 128 - Keeping Trauma Close to the Chest

Apr 09, 2025 55m

'Tis the season for trauma. (If there truly is a season.) Chest trauma, specifically, can vary in subtlety and severity, primarily due to the presence of multiple vital organs and vessels. In this…

S1E127 Episode 127 - P.R.E.S. Sure

Feb 24, 2025 43m

Does your patient have high blood pressure? Are they seizing or showing other signs of a neurological disorder? It could be PRES! Unfortunately, Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) is…

S1E126 Episode 126 - Certification Versus Qualification

Jan 23, 2025 50m

Do certifications accurately reflect an individual's qualifications? This is an ongoing argument depending on what side of the exam you are on. How much value should we on that piece of paper? And,…

S1E125 Episode 125 - Breaking the Case: The Point of Ultrasound

Dec 24, 2024 45m

Previously, we recorded a podcast episode about the utility surrounding Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS). In this episode, we apply that knowledge to specific case scenarios as a continuation of our…

S1E124 Episode 124 - Canine Care w/George Tarver III

Nov 18, 2024 56m

Humans are easy. That's why we are able to do what we do as prehospital providers. But what happens when your patient is a canine? These working dogs are highly regarded by their handlers and require…

S1E123 Episode 123 - To Treat or Not to Treat: Hypertension

Oct 21, 2024 1h

It can be difficult to determine whether you should treat undifferentiated hypertension or not. Many clinicians are distracted the number rather than focusing on the patient in front of them.…

S1E122 Episode 122 - Stay Positive When Preoxygenating (PREOXI Trial)

Sep 30, 2024 1h 1m

The principles of preoxygenation and passive oxygenation should be familiar to any experienced intubator. Best practice recommends the use of a nasal cannula in conjunction with either a…

S1E121 Episode 121 - Outside the Box: Cardiac Arrest Management

Aug 22, 2024 46m

Not all cardiac arrests are created equal. Whether the presenting rhythm is asystole, ventricular fibrillation, or PEA, these patients require tailored interventions beyond "blanket" protocol and…

S1E120 Episode 120 - Sorry, We Are Closed: Interfacility Transfers w/Austin Wingate

Jun 29, 2024 1h 4m

Interfacility transfers are not always indicated at the time and place of which they are being requested. Whether it's referring provider misinformation or a lack of advocacy by the transport agency,…

S1E119 Episode 119 - Losses and Gains: Antidiuretic Hormone

May 06, 2024 43m

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) plays an essential part in the body's osmotic/fluid balance, sodium homeostasis, and blood pressure regulation. This hormone is synthesized in the hypothalamus and released…

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