{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Podcast 190 - Intubation Triggers w\/ Nicole Hooser","description":"\u201cGCS less than 8, intubate.\u201d We\u2019ve all heard it. Many of us were taught it. In this episode of the FOAMfrat Podcast, Tyler and FOAMfrat educator Nicole Hooser examine one of the most repeated airway phrases in EMS and why it may be doing more harm than good. From the origins of the "less than 8" mindset in GCS to the real-world complexity of airway decision-making, this conversation examines what actually matters when deciding whether to take a patient\u2019s airway. They discuss: \u2022 Why a GCS of 8 is not a magic number \u2022 The math behind GCS scoring combinations and why 8 carries so much variability \u2022 Airway protection versus airway reflexes \u2022 Resuscitation before intubation \u2022 The momentum problem once an RSI has been initiated \u2022 When hesitation is appropriate \u2022 When decisive action is necessary \u2022 Flight-specific pressures and transport considerations \u2022 Sedation versus full RSI \u2022 Reversible causes of altered mental status you cannot miss Nicole shares real-world flight cases, including moments of disagreement with partners and the professional growth that follows those cases.  The episode also explores how experience, bias, fear, and pattern recognition shape airway decisions. If you\u2019ve ever wondered whether you truly needed to intubate a patient, this episode challenges reflexive thinking and reinforces a more deliberate approach. Guest: Nicole Hooser Listen in and weigh in on the discussion. ","author_name":"FOAMfrat Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.foamfrat.com","html":"