Episode 56 | In-Flight Medical Emergencies

Episode 56 | In-Flight Medical Emergencies

In this episode of Critical Levels, Zach sits down with Dr. Carvalho, a Royal College–certified emergency physician with a subspecialty in aviation medicine, to demystify what really happens during an in-flight medical emergency. If you’ve ever heard the call, “Is...
Episode 53 | Waveforms Don’t Lie – Danny & Rance (DnR)

Episode 53 | Waveforms Don’t Lie – Danny & Rance (DnR)

In this episode, we explore the science, history, and frontline application of End-Tidal CO₂ (ETCO₂) — a tool that offers real-time insight into ventilation, perfusion, and metabolism. Danny and Rance from DnR explain how paramedics can use ETCO₂ to assess and guide...
Episode 52 | Pearson MCI: Lessons Learned – Darren & Colin

Episode 52 | Pearson MCI: Lessons Learned – Darren & Colin

On February 17, 2025, a Delta flight crashed while landing at Pearson International Airport. Paramedics Colin and Darren recount their firsthand response to this rare mass casualty incident—sharing lessons on triage, adaptability, interagency communication, and the...
Episode 51 | What’s a Paramedic – Dr Alan Batt

Episode 51 | What’s a Paramedic – Dr Alan Batt

Dr. Alan Batt joins host Zach Cantor to dissect the evolving identity of paramedics. From the siren-blaring responder to the autonomous, research-driven clinician, they explore education, self-regulation, career pathways, and why it’s time for the profession to “move...