The holidays are a season of hope, a time to believe in the extraordinary. Remember the classic holiday film Miracle on 34th Street? Just when faith seems lost, a series of unexpected events brings about the impossible. This week on the Air Methods Prehospital Education Podcast, we share a real-life story that captures that same spirit—a tale of resilience, determination, and the power of preparation in the face of a life-threatening pediatric emergency. Picture this: a child in cardiac arrest, the festive joy overshadowed by an urgent fight to save a life. Our crew, confronted with a medical mystery and a young life in peril, refused to give up. Like Kris Kringle himself, they needed more than just skill—they needed a touch of magic, a glimmer of the extraordinary.

Join us as the AMPED crew—Medical Director Dr. Wilmas, Flight Nurse Nyssa Hattaway, and I—delve into this inspiring case. Together, we explore how preparation, quick thinking, and a series of fortunate events came together to save a child’s life. It’s a story that reminds us that even in the darkest moments, hope—like the spirit of the holidays—can shine through. Interested in obtaining CE credit for this episode? Visit OnlineAscend.com to learn more. Listeners can purchase individual episode credits or subscribe to the Critical Care Review Bundle and gain access to all episode CE Credits. 

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