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Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long

Dr. William Long, M.D.

Consider a world where increasing survival rates in patients typically deemed dead on arrival could be the norm. Is dead actually dead? Is it an assumption or a fact? In Flatline to Lifeline we explore the very real potential for survival within the medical field of trauma and near-death experiences.During his 50-year career, Dr. Long and his team radically altered the approach to trauma care by applying simple principles in profound ways. We hope to educate the general public and inspire medical

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52:16

Shot in the Face Part 3: Reconstructing Hope with Dr....

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2025/11/24

An extraordinary medical journey unfolds as devastating trauma—a 17-year-old girl's shotgun blast to the face—is transformed into renewed hope through groundbreaking facial reconstruction. Dr. Long welcomes special guests Dr. Eric Dierks, an oral maxillofacial and ENT surgeon, and Dr. Larry Over, a prosthodontist specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics. Together, they unravel the remarkable case of a patient, whose face was catastrophically damaged by a shotgun injury that destroyed her no...

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61:55

Shot in the Face Part 2: A Miraculous Survival Story...

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2025/11/17

What happens when a 17-year-old girl arrives at the trauma center with her face destroyed by a shotgun blast? In this episode, we explore an extraordinary case that demonstrates why specialized expertise and immediate intervention make all the difference between life and death. The shotgun injury created catastrophic damage, essentially removing the girl's face from the eyebrows down to the upper lip. Most trauma centers would have classified this as non-survivable. But Dr. Long assembled a ...

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Shot in the Face Part 1: A Miraculous Survival Story...

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2025/11/10

Caution: Graphic Medical Content. Listener Discretion Advised A shotgun blast to the face at close range should've been fatal. Everything between her eyebrows and upper teeth was gone—eyes, nose, mid-face—yet somehow, a 17-year-old girl survived. This is the first episode in a three-part series exploring one of the most remarkable and complex facial trauma cases in medical history. The secret to her survival? An extraordinary collaboration between specialists who weren't afraid to challenge c...

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45:10

The Hard Place to Die: Saving a Cop with a Hole in...

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2025/11/03

A police officer is shot point-blank in the face during a routine traffic stop, the .38 caliber bullet severing his internal carotid artery at the base of his skull. Most wouldn't survive this catastrophic injury, but at Emanuel Hospital—a place Dr. Bryce Potter describes as "a hard place to die"—something remarkable happens. Dr. Bill Long is joined by Dr. Bryce Potter, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, as they take us through the harrowing case, revealing how innovative thinking saved this ...

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60:43

Surviving a Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound with Dr....

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2025/10/27

In this compelling episode of Flatline to Lifeline, Dr. Bill Long welcomes his longtime colleague Dr. Bryce Potter, a remarkable specialist with dual MD and DMD degrees, to explore how specialized training and innovative systems change patient outcomes. Dr. Potter represents a rare breed of medical professionals - at the time of his practice, he was one of only twelve people in the United States with his particular combination of training. This unique background allowed him to handle complex...

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59:19

When Every Second Counts: A Motorcycle Officer's...

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2025/10/20

When a motorcycle police officer collided with an SUV at 50 mph, his survival chances seemed slim. With fixed, dilated pupils—a classic sign of severe brain trauma—the clock was ticking. In this riveting exploration of emergency neurosurgery, Dr. Bill Long and special guest Dr. Jeff Chen, former director of trauma neurosurgery at Emanuel Hospital, take us through the life-saving measures that turned catastrophe into recovery. The episode opens a window into the specialized world of neurotraum...

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57:26

Down but Not Completely Out: A High School Boxing...

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2025/10/13

Every second counts when a young boxing champion collapses unconscious in the ring. With his brain hemorrhaging and pressure building inside his skull, his life hangs by a thread. This is the story of a race against time, innovative medical thinking, and the power of teamwork in trauma care. Dr. Long takes us deep inside the intricate architecture of the human brain and its protective systems. We learn how the scalp, skull, dura, and meninges form layers of protection, but also create confin...

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60:18

Beyond the Bedside: How Advocacy Transforms Care

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2025/10/06

In this poignant and insightful episode, Dr. Bill Long and host Will welcome special guests, producer Lindsey Kealey and organizational guru Esther McDonald, for a candid roundtable discussion as Season Four of Flatline to Lifeline begins. Moving beyond immediate shock trauma, this conversation delves into the vital role of patient advocacy when facing life-threatening medical scenarios. Lindsey shares her deeply personal and current journey navigating her husband's rare and aggressive ...

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Flatline to Lifeline Returns: Season 4 Update

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2025/03/29

We're thrilled to announce that Flatline to Lifeline is officially returning for Season 4! Thank you for your patience, loyal listeners. We haven't forgotten you! Get ready for more compelling case studies and insights into the revolutionary trauma care pioneered by Dr. Long. We'll be diving deeper into the extraordinary impact of his 50-year career, exploring the very real potential for survival in the face of near-death experiences. Stay tuned for release details as we continue this incredi...

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53:13

Breaking Barriers in Rural Trauma Medicine

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2024/08/15

Ever wondered how trauma care can reach the most remote corners of our country? Joining us today is Dr. John Hill, the brilliant mind alongside Dr. Bill Long, who pioneered the Mobile Surgical Transport Team (MSTT) in Oregon. Discover how their innovative approach has revolutionized trauma care by bringing critical surgical interventions directly to rural hospitals, drastically improving survival rates. You'll hear about the origins and impact of the MSTT and how this life-saving initiative h...

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63:03

Trapped in the Blizzard: Learning Ramifications of...

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2024/08/05

Join us for a gripping recap of the 1986 Mount Hood disaster on Flatline to Lifeline. Listen as Dr. Bill Long takes us through the bone-chilling events, describing the blizzard that ensnared a group of high school students and faculty, turning an annual expedition into a catastrophe. Dr. Long recounts his experience from the initial awareness at the hospital to the moment the urgency of the situation shattered the calm, drawing in the media and escalating public expectations.Discover the uniq...

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51:48

Organ Donation Ethics

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2024/07/29

Balancing on the tightrope of life and death, we delve into the ethical quandaries of critical care. Listen to Dr. Long's and Dr. Hill’s insights into the moral complexities medical professionals face, especially when personal beliefs intersect with broader ethical standards. Through a case involving severe brain damage to a 19-year-old woman in a car accident, we explore the intricate decisions around using ECMO for life support and organ preservation, emphasizing the profound importance of ...

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55:25

Pinned Down and Burned Up

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2024/07/22

In this episode we share a case study of a young woman who survived a devastating car crash, thanks to Dr. Long’s use of cardiopulmonary bypass . We explore the differences between various types of burns and the extreme impacts of chemical and electrical injuries. This episode covers it all, offering a deep dive into the severity of third-degree burns and the critical role of specialized surgeons in emergency trauma care. We discuss the evolution of medical practices like burr holes for brain...

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56:00

Shotgun Blast to the Chest: A Rural Trauma Survival...

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2024/07/15

Prepare to be inspired by the innovations of Dr. Bill Long and Dr. John Hill, the "Cardiac Cowboys," who have revolutionized trauma care. You'll gain deep insights into their use of the portable cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) machine, a game-changer in emergency medicine that has saved countless lives. Hear the gripping tale of a 34-year-old patient from rural Walla Walla, Washington, who survived a life-threatening shotgun blast thanks to this groundbreaking technology.Learn about the challeng...

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82:21

Crushed by Construction: Hemorrhagic Shock and...

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2024/07/09

What if the key to saving lives in critical moments lies in the blend of mechanical precision and human compassion? Join us as we uncover the extraordinary journey of Dr. Bill Long and Dr. John Hill, two trailblazers in trauma care whose partnership began in the fast-paced world of Southern California.Discover how the evolution of cardiopulmonary bypass technology has revolutionized cardiac surgery over the past 70 years, and how early experiences in trauma care paved the way for remarkable a...

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61:31

Development of the Portable Cardiopulmonary Bypass...

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2024/07/01

Join us on this enlightening episode of Flatline to Lifeline as Dr. Bill Long unpacks the complexities of fluid dynamics in medicine. We'll draw intriguing parallels between the cardiovascular system and electrical circuits, making sense of blood flow and pressure gradients. Understand how these fundamental principles are applied in surgical settings, particularly in the function of the intra-aortic balloon pump, and how naval physics concepts clarify these ideas. This segment will also equip...

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53:19

Blunt Chest Trauma Causing a Thrombosis of a Vein...

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2023/11/21

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Playing Hearts Without Cards: Blunt Chest Trauma With...

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2023/11/20

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Making the Most of Life and Limb Threatening Injuries...

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2023/11/13

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43:05

Saving Lives and Limbs

Flatline to Lifeline With Dr. Long ·

2023/11/06

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