Conquering High-Pressure Situations: Mike Lauria on Emergency Reflex Action Drills

Our host Kevin Grange is joined by Mike Lauria. Mike is not just an emergency medicine physician, but also served in the US Air Force as a pararescueman. From ski patrolling to firefighting, to working with various special operations organisations, his career span is as diverse as it gets. Today, Mike will be sharing his insights on dealing with high-stress situations in medicine, rooted in his multi-faceted background. We'll be talking about his Btsf (Beat the Stress Fool) method and how it employs breathing, self-talk, seeing, and focusing to manage stress. Plus, we'll get a closer look at the use of Emergency Reflex Action Drills (erad) in high-pressure medical environments. So, whether you're an emergency medical professional, a firefighter on the front lines, or anyone interested in enhancing your focus and calm in high-stress situations, you're guaranteed to walk away with a handful of useful strategies. Mike Lauria was a Pararescueman (PJ) in the US Air Force and Critical Care/Flight Paramedic for the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Advanced Response Team (DHART) . Now, He’s an Emergency Medicine Physician at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, EMS/Critical Care Fellow, Flight Physician, and the Associate Medical Director for Lifeguard Air Emergency Services.

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