About this episode

This episode discusses the implementation of pediatric CPAP in EMS and the collaboration with local hospitals.

In this episode we walk through how noninvasive ventilation for pediatric respiratory distress moved from an idea to standard practice in central Ohio. Guests Rob Glaze and Kyle Goodknight describe a child’s near‑miss, the partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and Westerville Fire’s rollout. They debunk myths—kids won’t tolerate masks, PEEP will harm hypotensive children, blow‑by works—and explain why work of breathing, not SpO2, should trigger CPAP. Check out a link to their ebook here: https://pages.kylegoodknight.com/peds-cpap-landing

People in this episode

Guests: Rob Glaze, Kyle Goodknight

Topics covered

• pediatric respiratory distress
• noninvasive ventilation
• CPAP
• emergency medical services
• partnerships in healthcare

Keywords

• pediatric CPAP
• noninvasive ventilation
• respiratory distress
• emergency medical services
• healthcare partnerships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Westerville Fire

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