UNM Lifeguard

The University of New Mexico’s Critical Care Transport Team.

02/12/2026

Congratulations to Kiera, Christie, and Nick on reaching the incredible milestone of >1,000 flights with Lifeguard!
Their dedication and commitment are a driving force behind the program’s success. Through their knowledge, experience, and leadership, they have not only helped shape the program but have also mentored and supported our newer team members. We are truly grateful for their outstanding contributions!

02/07/2026

Helping local crews stay sharp is part of our mission. Huge thanks to the teams at Santo Domingo and Cochiti Fire & EMS for hosting us for some high yield training this week!
We spent the day reviewing LZ Operations, Hypothermia Management, and Airway Procedures.
Stronger partnerships mean better outcomes for our patients across New Mexico.

01/27/2026

There is another great educational opportunity from the New Mexico Chapter of the Society of Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Glenn Hernández will present on the evolution of septic shock treatment and the move toward personalized care.
Dr. Hernández will be exploring the groundbreaking findings from the ANDROMEDA-SHOCK trials, of which he is the lead author. He will discuss how microcirculatory and macrocirculatory coupling can be monitored using capillary refill time to improve patient outcomes.
When: Tuesday, February 3rd
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mountain Time
Virtual: Join via Zoom (Link in bio / Passcode: c4acc)

01/13/2026

Join our colleagues for the next New Mexico Regional Critical Care lecture!
Dr. Ross Hanson will be presenting a deep dive into “Neuromuscular Blockade in ARDS: When Evidence and Recommendations Diverge.” This session will explore the history of NMBA in ARDS and its relationship to contemporary mechanical ventilation strategies.
When: Thursday, January 22nd
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Mountain Time
In Person: CCT Conference Room 4E-070A
Virtual: Join via Zoom (Link in bio / Passcode: c4acc)

01/06/2026

Join us tomorrow for a presentation on Hot Airway Topics at our Air Medical Grand Rounds via Zoom! Our presenter and medical director, Dr. Darren Braude, is an expert in airway management with an extensive prehospital and hospital career. He is a Professor of Emergency Medicine, EMS, and Anesthesiology at UNM. In his spare time, he is a medical director and faculty member for the Difficult Airway Course.
Accompany us over Zoom on January 7th, 09:00-10:00
Mountain Time.
Included in our bio is the Zoom link and passcode.

12/16/2025

Good Morning Sunshine ☀️ Make it fabulous day!

12/05/2025

We’re hiring Paramedics!!!

11/17/2025

Our hearts are with our Vandy Flight friends. Sending our love from the Southwest and hoping we will see our colleague and friend at the other end of a rainbow ❤️

10/25/2025

Guess who was named in AAMS’s 40 Under 40 - Rising Leaders in Medical Transport?
Our very own Dr. Root!!! The recognition will take place at AMTC25 on Tuesday, October 28, at 5:00 p.m. in the EXPO Hall. Join us in congratulating Dr. Root! 🚁

10/08/2025

Join us tomorrow for Lifeguard’s Air Medical Grand Rounds on Rattlesnake Envenomation! Speakers, Joseph Lambson, PharmD, DABAT, and Sarah Watkins, DO, will review toxins, antivenom, and treatment from 10:00 to 11:00 Mountain Time on October 8th.
Included in our bio is the Zoom link and passcode.

08/21/2025

Mark your calendars for the Lifeguard HALO Symposium!!!
Oct 15th-17th, 2025 at Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town

All providers. All settings. One mission.
Who should attend: students, EMS personnel, nurses, respiratory therapists, APPs, and physicians.

Pre-conference workshops are on Wednesday, Oct 15th:
• Save the Airway, Save the Day: Airway workshop
• Advanced NRP
• ECMO Skills Lab
• Ventilation skills

The main conference is Thu-Fri, Oct 16t-17th:
Choose the General Session or the HALO Critical Care OB Course. Expect hands-on training, simulation, and real-world pearls.
There will be a Social Hour on Thursday evening.

Limited scholarships are available to help cover registration. Apply through the HALO Scholarship form.
Early bird pricing ends Sep 24, 2025. Register now.
Links are provided in the bio.

07/13/2025

🚨SAVE THE DATE!🚨
For the Lifeguard HALO Symposium
Join us for our High Acuity Lifesaving Outcomes Symposium. We are hosting a high-impact, hands-on conference tailored to EMS, ED, OB, Pediatric, Neonatal, and Critical Care providers.
You can expect simulation, training, and interprofessional collaboration to prepare you for the moments that matter most. There will be hands-on specialty pre-conference sessions. Scholarships are also available to participants.
📅 October 16–17, 2025
📍 Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
📫 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Share and save the date. More details will be available soon.
https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/education/cpl/learn/cme-conferences/lg2025.html

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2505 Clark Carr Loop SE
Albuquerque, NM
87106

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+18554359866

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