Heavy Lies the Helmet

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"Heavy lies the crown" is a common misquote of "uneasy lies the head that wears a crown" from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 2. It refers to the responsibility and insecurity of governing an entire kingdom. Likewise, "heavy lies the helmet" refers to the responsibility we face as critical care transport providers working in an autonomous and often unpredictable environment. Our minds are eased with education that better prepares us for any situation that we may encounter. That is exactly what Heavy Lies the Helmet provides.Founded by two brothers, Heavy Lies the Helmet is comprised of industry leaders working in the fields of pre-hospital and inter-hospital critical care and emergency services. We are an accredited podcast, blog, and conference that openly discusses the world of resuscitation and aviation. We highlight caring for critically ill and injured patients in addition to the controversies surrounding their management. Though tailored to the transport environment, our information is applicable to any discipline working in an emergency and/or intensive care setting. We utilize the most recent evidence to provide applicable and accurate education that can assist in improving individual clinical practice and overall program operations.We offer continuing education units to any listener and/or reader interested in obtaining credit for their progressive learning experience. Please visit heavyliesthehelmet.com/ce for more information.

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Recent Reviews

Dur hammer

Amazing pod. Here’s what I love the most;

All the casters don’t always agree, but actually have a real clinical discussion, and touch on the “real world” aspect of what we do.
chimedic44

Awesome

Dipped into this show by chance on a rec from another show. Love the idea of ems around the world. Fascinating.
Mjkozloski

Learn on your way to work

I love listening to this podcast on my way to work. Spending 2 hours of learning is never boring.
Neen1323

MUST LISTEN!

Anyone involved or interested in critical care - transport or not, should be listening to this podcast!!! Always interesting topics, fantastic content.
dfghjkliop

Cutting Edge Critical Care Podcast

This is my go to podcast during my commute to work. It is always engaging, makes me think, and helps get me in a good head space for my shift. They do a great job diversifying their content and always bringing new things to the table, including their new “Around the World” series. I don’t know of another podcast that has made as much of an effort to transform and better our community to the extent they have. I can’t wait to hear more. -Whitney
Jacque237

Best HEMS podcast out there

I’m new to HEMS and Heavy Lies the Helmet has helped me in so many ways. The podcasts are a step ahead of the rest. These guys are motivated to inspire critical thinking, scrutiny of standardization and exceptional care of our patients. Thankyou HLTH!
HamiltionTy

Your go to HEMS and Prehospital Medical Podcast!

As an avid listener of podcasts centered around personal growth and professional development, stumbling upon Heavy Lies the Helmet has been an absolute treasure. The depth of topics covered by Mike & Bryan Boone are truly impressive. From discussions on mental health and resilience to practical tips for enhancing EMS skills, case review to in depth discussions of obscure medical conditions and treatments. The podcast caters to both seasoned professionals and aspiring newcomers alike all while creating a fun atmosphere that won't put you to sleep on your morning drive. I can promise you'll take away tips that translate directly to 911 and critical care practice and resiliency of the EMS spirit. HLTH serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in developing their practice and furthering knowledge in prehospital medicine and you'll eagerly await the next episode. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a first responder, this podcast offers a wealth of wisdom and inspiration that is sure to leave you feeling motivated and empowered. Highly recommended without reservation!
Cool man247

Fantastic content, well delivered

As a new paramedic, HLTH has been a fantastic source for expanding my clinical knowledge beyond the fundamental education that I obtained in school. Great content delivered in an engaging manner. I highly recommended it for new paramedics or any clinician in the EM and critical care field.
ReedW.

Brilliant

Absolutely amazing podcast, they dive into the uncomfortable topics of medicine that most may stray away from. It’s is apparent the do plenty of research before each podcast, and put alot of hard work and effort in. They are 100% for the prehospital community. 🤟🏽
dmgeurts

Short time listener, long time learner

I didn’t even know what a podcast was until a few years ago. I slowly started listening to HLTH on jogs, if I was on a trail by myself because I didn’t even own headphones. Dan, Mike, Amanda, and their guests are intelligent, fun to listen to, and cover a wide array of topics at a depth that can be understood without too much extra research. I appreciate their commitment to dispensing hems and medical knowledge through multiple learning platforms. Keep up the good work!
Brad Zacotinsky

A great FoamED podcast

As a former Emergency Room Nurse for 5 years and freshly minted now Surgical ICU nurse. I have found that in addition to these podcasts being enjoyable to listen to, they help reinforce and provide the extra depth in knowledge of the patient conditions i see on a daily basis and now require to provide the level of care my patients deserve. The wide variety of topics and including both medical, provider improvement and transport considerations, keep it interesting. #Crash&Learn24
Alayna Aguirre

I Wanna Be Like You When I Grow Up!

Absolutely love learning from these amazing clinicians! I am a 3 year experienced Trauma ICU RN with goals of flying one day and this podcast provide education to prepare me for my bedside shift and my future flying ICU.
AC Helms

Something for everyone.

HLTH never disappoints. The content is for everyone. I feel as though I am in the same room and participating in the conversation. I listen for the medical content but alway have a desire to be a better person and am grateful for my situation. Episode 116 with Daniel Panaflor reminded me what we are all in medicine to do, help make people better and it doesn’t matter if we have the best education or secondhand books. I can’t wait to hear about medicine in other countries. I appreciate the knowledge and reminders to be humble. Thanks HLTH.
Sherminator13

Good stuff if you wanna be a playa.

I’ve been a flight paramedic forever and a day. Listen. Listen again. Take notes. Put it into your practice. Then ask for a raise.
Medic 614235

Excellent

HLTH really has a way of delivering a great balance of information all while using the collective effort of multiple sources of information. Give it a listen, you can’t go wrong with this podcast. Excellent work!
Acid airway

Great content

This series is well presented with technical expertise and humor. Improvement idea: do not bring up the closing music over your guests’ final comments. Keep up the great work.
Xtbone

Very educational broadcasting

A group of very dedicated individuals!
Keith from Vegas

Excellent Show

Excellent podcast for anyone in the medical field or just wants insight into what emergency care looks like.
blue.eyed.redhead99

LOVE it!

I’m a 2 year medic in a slow rural agency. I am slowly making my way into the CC arena and thankfully found this podcast! I love that they break things into small pieces so I can understand them and put the info into my practice! Thank you!
Disciplex6

A must listen for any pre-hospital/in hospital provider

I found these guys a few months ago and binged every single episode. These guys and gals changed my perspective on pre-hospital emergency care in a time when I was struggling to know why I was doing EMS. I still listen for the knowledge and passion each of them has for the craft of EMS and hospital emergency care. I recommend this show to all of my EMS friends.
BenFPC

Must listen for critical care providers and more

I listen to a lot of podcasts including several in the medical/critical care world. Heavy Lies the Helmet is hands-down my favorite. As a critical care provider they bring a fantastic balance of education, humor, and information while being wholly accessible and relatable. The topics vary and are all applicable to flight medicine but can absolutely be applied to all areas of medicine. If you haven’t listened to them yet, you should start.
Jumpin Rachel 09

Engaging and actually beneficial to practice

I’ve listened to quite a few medical podcasts (critical care nurse here) and this one is by far the most interesting, engaging and applicable to practice. Wanting to hop over into the flight world, I have found this podcast to be invaluable. I really enjoy listening and learning! Thanks for all the hard work you put into this podcast to make it available to all of us!
Plugginalong

Words matter

Great talk on communication.
Alpha Mount

Awesome!

Great to have real discussion on why we do things. Evidence is a great tool and has changed practice. Always enjoy listening to these podcasts!
Rmedic

Phenomenal Podcast

One of my favorite emergency/critical care podcasts to listen to. Delivered in an easy-to-digest, conversational format with likable personalities and quality information and discussion. Keep up the great work!
Flat4derek

Great info for the pre hospital provider!!

Mike, Brian, and Dan do a phenomenal job! I’ve been listening to them for the past three years. And thanks to their content I was able to obtain my F-PC and my C-NPT. If your looking for fun, easy to listen to content that will up your game. HLTH is one of the best resources going.
TwoThreeDPG

Great source of information

One of my favorite podcasts for prehospital and critical care Education.
jaredSFmedic

EXCELLENT

Casual learning opportunities with excellent people.
Jeremy1996x42

Game changer for EMS learning

I have never been really good at learning from books, I like to hear experiences and different points of view, this podcast has helped me understand difficult concepts. I’m excited to learn more on my way to becoming a flight paramedic!
lilhelge

Great info for new flyers

As a new flight nurse (Air Force) and experienced ER nurse, this is a great place to get the knowledge to go beyond what we’re taught, our experience and beyond what’s in our EFB (electronic flight bag…. Basically all our SOPs on an iPad). It makes you think critically and I love that it has practical applications no matter what supplies you fly with.
Chief50

Great Podcast

There are a lot of very educational podcasts available but I really enjoy listening to Heavy Lies the Helmet. They have very timely and relatable topics and the information can be used by any transport provider. Always a good review of things you know with tips on things you might not.
Boredguy0914

If you work in health care this is who you need to listen to

Just like the title says, these guys bring EBM with in-depth explanation and breakdown for even a dumb little ground medic like my self. These guys are fantastic, they are my daily listen!
mdcurtis

What more could you ask for?

Amazing content, evidence-based discussions full of pertinent topics, realistic application, and engaging material - and to top it off you get credit (CEs) for listening?! Amazing. I’m a big fan and so glad I have this resource to help me in my flight career!
Mr and Mrs. M

Amazing content + CEs while you drive home!

I LOVE this channel! I recommend it to all of my friends and colleagues. Now that I have my CFRN and I need more CEs I will be subscribing to the CME Collective so I can collect those hours while I’m driving to and from work!
Jeannie L.

Easily one of my favorites.

Love listening to this podcast. They truly help me expand my knowledge base and become a better practitioner! I don’t miss an episode. Even if I have no idea what they’re talking about, I make sure to listen and learn!
Rtmedic1313

Great podcast

I have been a follower of this podcast for a while now. The information is great and it is delivered in a fun and educational format. Keep up the great work!!!
swilson10

Great

Awesome lectures to listen to. This series has really helped me throughout my career
jrgynz91

Never Stop Learning

This podcast is as informative as it is entertaining. I’m always engaged. I am also a member of the CME collective so i get CEU for listening. Other forms of CE can be boring and often taught by people who no longer practice nursing or EMS.
jlowman91

Simply the best!

HLTH is by far my favorite EMS/Critical Care podcast I listen to! I am relatively new to critical care and I find their content very informative and easy to listen to. I’d recommend this podcast to anyone in the prehospital setting!
Matteador

One of the best!

The HLTH Podcast is, by far, one of the best podcasts out there for the critical care provider. As an ED/ICU nurse, I attribute a lot of my learning outside of bedside experience to their podcasts and their guest speakers. Constantly challenging my thinking and providing ample research/reasoning to support their teaching. Always a highlight of my day to get a new podcast update! Thanks y’all! 👍
Dhkhjgf

One of my go tos

Great podcast!
KY FlightRN

Dans the man!!!

Love this podcast, it has helped my knowledge base so much. Also the humor makes it fun to listen to.
Danyelllo

A must listen

Always up to date and super informational! Definitely a must for any nurse (and especially us flight nurses). Appreciate the content! Keep it up!!
Marriiaaaa☺️

KennyT FP-C, CCEMT-P, Gray hair club

How can you not love HLTH? After years of working 911 and doing “trips,” I later learned we were doing a version on CCT. Since CCEMTP in 2004, CCTP and FPC in 2019 I’ve learned we (more specifically me) weren’t doing it very well. I’m a career fireman but moonlight (12-50hrs a week) in a very busy Urban 911 system as well as an outside area doing CCT. I do a ton of driving between gigs and these Podcasts are just vital to “keeping up!” I started as a paramedic in 1994 and keeping up with the times is very challenging. Thank you for helping folks (like me) keep up.
RpK75

Awesome

As an old paramedic and new to flight I have found the brothers compelling with content that is relevant to both my new role as a flight medic and as a seasoned ground medic. Thank you guys for this great platform
iamme778511

Excellent Quality

The quality of this podcast is amazing. It is very well executed; however, I’m your average provider and I do feel as if the content is almost too much of an attempt to be prove clinical intelligence. No doubt these guys are very intelligent, but it comes across in a way that even I, as a care provider, find a bit too verbose.
A79BW

Like every other clinical HEMS podcast

Good sound quality.
rrjamie

Very well done

My previous life was in commercial radio, so when I try to listen to a lot of podcasts casts the production quality, or lack there of, is something I pay a lot of attention to. If it’s poor quality, the content doesn’t matter. HLTH has great production coupled with solid content and an easy to digest approach to complex topics. Well worth your time....
DFPFilms1

Real world Applications for real world situations.

I love the “real world” approach taken by HLTH. A+ for any CC air or ground provider.
MedicJMP

Fantastic Content!

With the influx of similar podcasts regarding critical care transport or pre-hospital patient care, it’s hard to find one that maintains my attention like the HLTH. Your team deserves the 5 stars given — keep up the good work!