MedicCast Audio Podcast for EMT Paramedics and EMS Students http://www.mediccast.com/blog This is the Mediccast, a podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other emergency medical professionals. The podcast covers news and commentary, tips and tricks. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:54:23 +0000 en hourly 1 This is the Mediccast, an EMS Audio podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other emergency medical professionals. The podcast covers news and commentary, NREMT & field tips and tricks, and much more. Check out the studio video version of the show also available here on iTunes. Visit our website at MedicCast.com/blog for more EMS news and tips. Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS podmedic@mac.com podmedic@mac.com (Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS) MedicCast Productions, LLC MedicCast EMS Audio Podcast for EMT Paramedic and other EMS Professionals mediccast,podmedic,ems,paramedic,EMT,EMS,emergency medical service,ambulance,medicine,medic,rescue,mva,medical,ACLS,cardiology,airway MedicCast Audio Podcast for EMT Paramedics and EMS Students http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/MC-itunes.png http://www.mediccast.com/blog Maryland Weekly FEMA and Fire Academy Educating EMS Professionals http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2012/03/30/fema-and-fire-academy-educating-ems-professionals/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2012/03/30/fema-and-fire-academy-educating-ems-professionals/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:02:11 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=6079 The opportunities presented when you attend an emergency medical services conference like EMS Today often include surprises like the resources you find out about that help you forward your career and skills. The U.S. Fire Academy run by FEMA is a resource for high level educational classes aimed at EMS professionals looking for ways to improve their management skills.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2012/03/30/fema-and-fire-academy-educating-ems-professionals/feed/ 0 classes,ems,ems education,ems today,fema,fire academy,training The opportunities presented when you attend an emergency medical services conference like EMS Today often include surprises like the resources you find out about that help you forward your career and skills. The U.S. The opportunities presented when you attend an emergency medical services conference like EMS Today often include surprises like the resources you find out about that help you forward your career and skills. The U.S. Fire Academy run by FEMA is a resource for high level educational classes aimed at EMS professionals looking for ways to improve their management skills. In this episode, host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic stops by the USFA booth and finds out more about the management level EMS courses offered by the federal government in support of EMS providers and managers. Topics offered this year include: * Emergency Medical Services: Incident Operations * Management of Emergency Medical Services * Emergency Medical Services: Special Operations * Advanced Safety Operations and Management * EMS: Quality Management * Advanced Leadership Issues in Emergency Medical Services * Advanced Safety Operations and Management * EMS: Incident Operations Check out all of the resources at the U.S. Fire Academy website (http://www.usfa.fema.gov). EMS Today (http://emstoday.com/) is one of the top health and medical conferences out there and focuses on emergency care and emergency medical services. A special thank you to JEMS.com (http://jems.com/) and Elsevier for inviting us to join them and cover the show in person. Subscribe to the MedicCast TV Short Segments: (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=377034277) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20TV%20Commentary=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/weekly-tv-commentary/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/weekly-tv-commentary/) Also, make sure you support out podcast sponsor, BEARiatrics.com. BEARiatrics have created a simple add-on to any cot to create a safe and secure ambulance transportation device. Check out the impressive list of system and patient testimonials about the B.E.A.R. at BEARiatrics.com (http://beariatrics.com/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean Community Paramedicine Progress Update and Episode 291 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2012/03/22/community-paramedicine-progress-update-and-episode-291/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2012/03/22/community-paramedicine-progress-update-and-episode-291/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:07:25 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=6056 MedicCast Episode 291

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Panel Discussion on Community Paramedicine

After a year and a half, I thought it was time for a progress update on community paramedicine programs. While at EMS Today 2012, I asked Anne Robinson (Caring Anne Consulting), Chris Montera (EMSGarage.com), and Gary Wingrove (IRCP.info) to join me and share recent milestones in the development of community paramedicine programs around the country and the world.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2012/03/22/community-paramedicine-progress-update-and-episode-291/feed/ 0 anne robinson,chris montera,community paramedicine,gary wingrove,ircp,paramedic,podcast,podmedic MedicCast Episode 291 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook —Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Video Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 291 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/category/podcasts/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) —- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Video Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– Panel Discussion on Community Paramedicine After a year and a half, I thought it was time for a progress update on community paramedicine programs. While at EMS Today 2012, I asked Anne Robinson (Caring Anne Consulting (http://twitter.com/caringanne)), Chris Montera (EMSGarage.com (http://EMSGarage.com)), and Gary Wingrove (IRCP.info (http://ircp.info)) to join me and share recent milestones in the development of community paramedicine programs around the country and the world. Anne, Chris and Gary talk about how programs are slowly moving forward as agencies, health care systems, and insurance companies slowly discover ways to pay for the programs. It is frustrating because the jurisdictions that are implementing these programs are seeing evidence of real cost savings for patient care and most importantly, better patient outcomes. Recently, Anne and Chris visited with major Nursing Organization representatives to explain the program and how it interrelates with home health nursing programs in the same area if those programs exist for underserved populations. Ultimately, Gary points out that each system must develop their own version of community paramedic based on the unique needs of health systems in their areas. The IRCP conference will be held in Vancouver, B.C. this year in June. You can find out how to register to attend for free at IRCP.info (http://ircp.info). Also, follow up on the 2010 IRCP conference held in Vail, Colorado by checking out the segments MedicCast recorded there at Blip.tv/ircp (http://Blip.tv/ircp). If you want to catch the first episode in the series, check out our initial segment on Community Paramedicine (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/08/01/community-paramedicine/). ——– Sponsored by EMS Today (http://emstoday.com) and BEARiatrics.com (http://beariatrics.com) and by the MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line — (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 40:12 Code STEMI Web Series and Episode 290 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2012/03/14/code-stemi-web-series-and-episode-290/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2012/03/14/code-stemi-web-series-and-episode-290/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:18:39 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=6052 MedicCast Episode 290

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Interview with Code STEMI Creators

Code STEMI, the exciting new web series from EMS12Lead.com’s Tom Bouthillet and Ted Setla from FirstRespondersNetwork.com is one of the most powerful new programs on EMS, Cardiac Care, and the importance of systems improvement. The series goes into systems that are actively improving cardiac care through system-wide improvements and tells stories of cardiac survivors from the viewpoints of the patients, their families, and the caregivers along the way.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2012/03/14/code-stemi-web-series-and-episode-290/feed/ 0 beariatrics,cardiac,code stemi,ems today,physio-control,podcast,podmedic,ted setla,tom bouthillet MedicCast Episode 290 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook —Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Video Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 290 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/category/podcasts/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) —- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Video Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– Interview with Code STEMI Creators Code STEMI, the exciting new web series from EMS12Lead.com's (http://ems12lead.com) Tom Bouthillet and Ted Setla from FirstRespondersNetwork.com (http://FirstRespondersNetwork.com) is one of the most powerful new programs on EMS, Cardiac Care, and the importance of systems improvement. The series goes into systems that are actively improving cardiac care through system-wide improvements and tells stories of cardiac survivors from the viewpoints of the patients, their families, and the caregivers along the way. The first episode premiered at EMS Today 2012 (http://emstoday.com) in Baltimore a few weeks ago by special arrangement with Physio-Control to a standing room only crowd and the buzz after the episode finished was positive. Many expressed their excitement and anticipation for future episodes to be released every two weeks at CodeSTEMI.tv (http://codestemi.tv). Check out this interview with both Tom and Ted as they chat with Jamie Davis, the Podmedic about the evolution of the program from start to the premier at EMS Today. Watch the first episode of Code STEMI here (http://www.codestemi.tv/). ——– Sponsored by EMS Today (http://emstoday.com) and BEARiatrics.com (http://beariatrics.com) and by the MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line — (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 31:47 Pain Management Champions and Episode 289 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/11/20/pain-management-champions-and-episode-289/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/11/20/pain-management-champions-and-episode-289/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:39:00 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5969 MedicCast Episode 289

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Prescription Drug Abuse Is an ‘Epidemic,’ CDC Declares

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/11/20/pain-management-champions-and-episode-289/feed/ 0 cleveland clinic,esther benhofer,interview,nursing care,pain,pain management MedicCast Episode 289 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook —Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Video Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 289 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) —- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Video Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News— Prescription Drug Abuse Is an 'Epidemic,' CDC Declares (http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20111101/40-us-deaths-a-day-from-prescription-painkillers) Missing boy found near the blasting area of quarry, after missing for 6 days in the woods (http://www.wtvr.com/news/wtvr-child-discovered-paramedic,0,5691614.story) Man dies after trying to remove pacemaker (http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-11-01/news/chi-man-dies-after-trying-to-remove-his-own-pacemaker-20111101_1_heart-pacemaker-chest-group-home) ——————– Tip This Week – Pain Management Nurse Interview In this episode of the MedicCast, host Jamie Davis covers this weeks' emergency medical services related news items and then turns to an interview segment with Pain Management Nurse Esther Bernhofer from the Cleveland Clinic. Esther shares a program that teaches pain management techniques and best practices to nurses throughout her facility so that patients in all areas can have nurse advocates to manage their pain. You can find more video segments like this one at http://mediccast.tv (http://mediccast.tv/) Pain Management Nurse Panel On Why Nurses Make the Best Patient Pain Champions (http://mediccast.com/nursingnotes/2011/10/nurses-make-the-best-patient-pain-champions/) Cleveland Clinic on Pain Management (http://my.clevelandclinic.org/anesthesia/pain_management/default.aspx) MedicCast Episode on Physiology of Pain Part 1 (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/10/31/physiology-of-pain-part-1-and-episode-286-of-the-mediccast/) and Part 2 (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/11/07/physiology-of-pain-part-2-and-episode-287-of-the-mediccast/). ——– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line — (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 40:51 Military Medic to EMTP Program and Episode 288 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/11/14/military-medic-to-emtp-program-and-episode-288/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/11/14/military-medic-to-emtp-program-and-episode-288/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:35:24 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5963 MedicCast Episode 288

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/11/14/military-medic-to-emtp-program-and-episode-288/feed/ 0 army medic,ems education,field medic,interview,military medic,training program MedicCast Episode 288 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook —Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Video Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 288 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) —- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Video Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News— EMS Prepare Superbowl Evacuation Plans (http://www.theindychannel.com/news/29608123/detail.html) National EMS Academy Pass Rates Continue to Exceed Average National Pass Rates (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/10/26/prweb8911709.DTL) Take BP pills at night to cut heart risk, study finds (http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/25/8480717-take-bp-pills-at-night-to-cut-heart-risk-study-finds) ——————– Tip This Week – Military Medic to EMTP Program (Interview Segment) Military medics are emergency care providers in the battlefield. Most of their training are focused mainly on trauma care and providing measures to sustain the life of the injured until they are transported to a medical facility. Though constantly trained, their program is different from that of the paramedics in the civilian side of things. So if a military medic decides to get a certification as a civilian medic, would his experiences in the field as a military medic bear weight when he steps in the civilian setting where there is a vast array of cases or situations responders face? Listen in on this episode and follow the provided links to learn more about military field medics, their training and the program they can avail of to get a civilian paramedic certification. Lansing Community College Page (http://www.lcc.edu/) MedicCast episode on US Army Field Medics  (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/04/18/us-army-medics-episode-215/) ——– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line — (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 46:31 Physiology of Pain, part 2 and Episode 287 of the MedicCast http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/11/07/physiology-of-pain-part-2-and-episode-287-of-the-mediccast/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/11/07/physiology-of-pain-part-2-and-episode-287-of-the-mediccast/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:50:28 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5956 MedicCast Episode 287

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/11/07/physiology-of-pain-part-2-and-episode-287-of-the-mediccast/feed/ 0 ems news,pain,pain management,physiology of pain MedicCast Episode 287 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook —Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Video Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 287 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) —- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Video Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News— Cleveland EMT Survives Electric Shock from MVA Rescue  (http://www.texas-fire.com/2011/10/cleveland-emt-endures-a-shocking-experience/) Rural Oklahoma Ambulance Services Suffering Financially  (http://newsok.com/article/3617565) Houston Private EMS Medicare Fraud Must End (http://www.chron.com/opinion/editorials/article/Medicare-fraud-must-end-2228816.php) ——————– Tip This Week – Physiology of Pain, Part 2 Every day, emergency medical services professionals around the world encounter patients in pain. How that pain is managed is still up to debate in some systems and under many protocols. Paramedics are at the forefront of care and the first point of care for many patients and yet they are often unable or unwilling to use major pain management drugs in the field to treat their patients. Following upon last week's part 1 of our physiology of pain segment,this week features part two of that episode to give EMS providers a better understanding of how pain works and how to better manage pain for our patients. Follow the links provided below for a more in-depth understanding of pain and pain management. American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN) (http://www.aspmn.org/) “Relieving Pain in America: A Blueprint for Transforming Prevention, Care, Education, and Research” Consensus Report From IOM (http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2011/Relieving-Pain-in-America-A-Blueprint-for-Transforming-Prevention-Care-Education-Research.aspx) “The Center of Pain and Policy” from the Center for Practical Bioethics (http://practicalbioethics.org/initiative/pain-policy/balanced-pain-policy-initiative/the-center-and-pain-policy/) ——– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line — (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 38:42 Physiology of Pain, part 1 and Episode 286 of the MedicCast http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/10/31/physiology-of-pain-part-1-and-episode-286-of-the-mediccast/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/10/31/physiology-of-pain-part-1-and-episode-286-of-the-mediccast/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:18:56 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5950 MedicCast Episode 286

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/10/31/physiology-of-pain-part-1-and-episode-286-of-the-mediccast/feed/ 0 ems,EMT,emtp ecg,hospital,nurse,nursing,pain,pain management,paramedic MedicCast Episode 286 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. ---MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook ---Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Video Podcast   MedicCast Episode 286 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Video Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid)   Link for NSW EMS (http://www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/newsletters/spring11/##) from Greg Adams See more including some footage from the show (http://ten.com.au/recruitsparamedics.htm) ————————– News— Medicaid and Medicare vs Budget Cuts (http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/04/us-usa-debt-healthcare-lobbying-idUSTRE7930LQ20111004) Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation Cardiac Care (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/235327.php) Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA) and Risk for Stroke (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/235327.php) ——————– Tip This Week - Physiology of Pain, Part 1 Every day, emergency medical services professionals around the world encounter patients in pain. How that pain is managed is still up to debate in some systems and under many protocols. Paramedics are at the forefront of care and the first point of care for many patients and yet they are often unable or unwilling to use major pain management drugs in the field to treat their patients. This episode will look in to the way pain works, current understanding of the physiology of pain and its effects on health and healing in our patients. Even the most basic pain management skills, when used aggressively to treat acute pain, will have a positive affect on helping our patients in the long run on the road to recovery. Follow this two part series here on the MedicCast for EMTs and paramedics on understanding pain and pain management in the emergency services field. -------- Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) -------------------------- Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 46:44 Hospital Associated Infections Revisited and Episode 285 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/10/17/hospital-associated-infections-revisited-and-episode-285/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/10/17/hospital-associated-infections-revisited-and-episode-285/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:04:38 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5939 MedicCast Episode 285

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This Week: EMS World Expo 2011 Finale part 2

This week’s episode is the second segment of the two-part finale episode of the EMS World Expo 2011 in Las Vegas. Chris Montera is joined by Anne Robinson in interviewing special guests and first up is Mike Touchstone of the Philadelphia Fire Department and NEMSMA and they talk about International Paramedic, a paper on where EMS would be and what it would be like in the future and a broader view of the EMS system.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/10/03/ems-world-expo-2011-finale-part-2-and-episode-284/feed/ 0 MedicCast Episode 284 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 284 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– This Week: EMS World Expo 2011 Finale part 2 This week's episode is the second segment of the two-part finale episode of the EMS World Expo 2011 in Las Vegas. Chris Montera is joined by Anne Robinson in interviewing special guests and first up is Mike Touchstone of the Philadelphia Fire Department and NEMSMA and they talk about International Paramedic, a paper on where EMS would be and what it would be like in the future and a broader view of the EMS system. Next on the list was Scott Cravens and he shares his experiences from this year's expo particularly the crowd, vendors, products and improvements from last year's expo. Jamie Davis joins in on the discussion and they also touch on the integration of social media to put the EMS community together and get everyone updated through each individual's participation and a short peek of what to be expected in next year's expo in New Orleans. To finish it all up, Anne, Chris and Jamie took a minute to thank all the sponsors and individuals that made the expo coverage possible- the American College of Emergency Physicians (http://www.acep.org/), the Medtronic Foundation's HeartRescue Project (http://www.medtronic.com/heartrescueproject/heartrescue.html), the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (http://www.sca-aware.org/). Studio sponsors PhysioControl (http://www.physio-control.com/), Zoll (http://www.zoll.com), Chesapeake Health Education Program (CHEP) (http://www.chepinc.org/), Road ID (http://www.roadid.com/Common/default.aspx), and NAEMT (http://www.naemt.org/). Listen to Part 1 of the EMS World Expo Finale here. (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/09/25/ems-world-expo-2011-finale-part-1-and-episode-283/) ——– Sponsored by: Special episode sponsorship by Zoll.com, provider of innovative products for EMS. Save more people and do more for your patients with Zoll medical products (http://www.zoll.com/). The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly GetTurboMedic.com (http://getturbomedic.com/) for EMS study and test preparation tools and software. Boost your test-taking confidence with Turbo Medic. and EMSWrench.com (http://emswrench.com/) a professional grade tool made by a New York paramedic just for EMS professionals like you. Makes a great gift, too! —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line —                         (941) 306-3342 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 45:14 EMS World Expo 2011 Finale Part 1 and Episode 283 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/09/25/ems-world-expo-2011-finale-part-1-and-episode-283/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/09/25/ems-world-expo-2011-finale-part-1-and-episode-283/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:10:33 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5924 MedicCast Episode 283

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This Week: EMS World Expo 2011 Finale part 1

On this week’s MedicCast, the podmedic presents the first part of the wrap up episode from EMS World Expo 2011 in Las Vegas. He is joined by Chris Montera and some of the fellow podcasters from the ProMed Network and they present their product picks for this year and have a discussion on some of the issues that were talked about during the expo.

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This Week: EMS Bariatric Patient Care Concerns

On this episode of the MedicCast, host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic is joined by a panel of paramedics attending EMS World Expo 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada to discuss concerns about bariatric patient care and emergency medical services systems. This video and audio episode was recorded LIVE on day 2 in the Medtronic Foundation Heart Rescue Project sponsored ProMed Network podcast studio from the exhibit hall.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/09/19/bariatric-patients-ems-world-expo-2011-and-282/feed/ 0 anne robinson,bariatric patients,bariatrics,beariatrics,bruce latourelle,ems,EMT,jamie davis,jim hoffman,obesity,paramedic,the podmedic MedicCast Episode 282 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 282 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– This Week: EMS Bariatric Patient Care Concerns On this episode of the MedicCast, host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic is joined by a panel of paramedics attending EMS World Expo 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada to discuss concerns about bariatric patient care and emergency medical services systems. This video and audio episode was recorded LIVE on day 2 in the Medtronic Foundation Heart Rescue Project sponsored ProMed Network podcast studio from the exhibit hall. Bruce Latourelle from episode sponsor BEARiatrics.com comes on at the beginning of the show to share the features of his company's Bariatric Equalizing Abdominal Restraint. The device can be added to any cot to enable safer and more secure transport of obese patients by securing the abdominal mass mid-line so there are no sudden shifts in the mass that could destabilize or unbalance the cot. Rated up to 1,500 pounds, the device can be used on conventional cots to enable better fit without calling for another bariatric device. Find out more at BEARiatrics.com. Jamie is also joined by ProMed Executive Producer and health care consulting nurse Anne Robinson (CaringAnne.com), paramedic Jim Hoffman, developer of the Turbo Medic EMT and Paramedic study software (GetTurboMedic.com) and host of the EMS Office Hours podcast, and Tom Bouthillet, editor in chief at EMS12Lead.com and Wes Ogilvie paramedic and attorney. They continue the discussion about bariatric patient care especially a focus on understanding patient concerns and providing high quality rapid response and transport despite the patient's size and physiologic challenges. -------- Sponsored by: Special sponsorship by BEARiatrics.com (http://beariatrics.com), the abdominal mass support restraint that allows up to 90% of bariatric patients to be transported on standard EMS cots. Save thousands and serve your bariatric patients better with the B.E.A.R. (bariatric equalizing abdominal restraint). The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly GetTurboMedic.com (http://getturbomedic.com/) for EMS study and test preparation tools and software. Boost your test-taking confidence with Turbo Medic. and EMSWrench.com (http://emswrench.com/) a professional grade tool made by a New York paramedic just for EMS professionals like you. Makes a great gift, too! —————————- Contact Me! Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 35:35 EMS Expo 2011 Kickoff Coverage and Episode 281 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/09/12/ems-expo-2011-kickoff-coverage-and-episode-281/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/09/12/ems-expo-2011-kickoff-coverage-and-episode-281/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:20:54 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5872

MedicCast Episode 281

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This Week: Nurses Share Lessons Learned by Profession with EMS

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/09/12/ems-expo-2011-kickoff-coverage-and-episode-281/feed/ 0 MedicCast Episode 281 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 281 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– This Week: Nurses Share Lessons Learned by Profession with EMS This week on the MedicCast is a coverage of the EMS World Expo 2011 Kickoff Show recorded in the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) (http://ACEP.org/) Podcast Studio where Chris Montera, Host of the EMS Garage (http://emsgarage.com)is joined by Tom Bouthillet of the EMS12Lead.com (http://EMS12Lead.com/) blog and nurses Kelly Arashin, RN, MSN, CCNS, CEN and Anne Robinson, BSN, RN.  This joint podcast sponsored by Physio-Control (http://Physio-Control.com/) is a discussion between professionals from EMS and Nursing and they talk about the things that emergency medical service providers can learn from the nursing profession. Earlier in the episode they talk about CPR and ROSC. Shortly after that, they proceed to the discussion on the issues that EMS and Nursing have to deal with in terms of profession, education, experiences in the workplace, professional relationship and each others' opinion of each profession including the misconceptions they had before they came to have a better understanding of what each professional does. ——– Sponsored by The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly GetTurboMedic.com (http://getturbomedic.com/) for EMS study and test preparation tools and software. Boost your test-taking confidence with Turbo Medic. and EMSWrench.com (http://emswrench.com/) a professional grade tool made by a New York paramedic just for EMS professionals like you. Makes a great gift, too! —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line —                         (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ——– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, LLC (http://mediccast.com/blog) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 33:17 Discussion on Katrina Lawsuit and Hospital Preparedness and Episode 280 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/09/05/discussion-on-katrina-lawsuit-and-hospital-preparedness-and-episode-280/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/09/05/discussion-on-katrina-lawsuit-and-hospital-preparedness-and-episode-280/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:54:30 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5826

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This Week: Discussion on Katrina Lawsuit and Hospital Preparedness

This week’s show is a discussion with Rick Russotti of the Mitigation Journaland MJ co-host Matt Comer on the general situation of a hospital lawsuit that rooted from the Hurricane Katrina and its implications to different organizations involved. During the time of hurricane Katrina, Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans was out of power, running water and temperature rose to 100 degrees. Reports of inadequate triage processes for evacuation and lack or leadership quickly followed. Eventually, forty-five bodies were found in the devastated health center during recovery efforts. Physician Anna Pou together with two other nurses allegedly “hastened” the patients’ deaths by injecting them with lethal doses of morphine. Pou defended herself by saying she merely helped the patients through their pain and holds that stand up until now.

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MedicCast Episode 279

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Man Dies Under Care of EMT

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/08/29/capnography-overview-part-2-and-episode-279/feed/ 1 capnography,CPR,ems,EMT,respiration,resuscitation,ROSC,troy smith MedicCast Episode 279 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– News— MedicCast Episode 279 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News— Man Dies Under Care of EMT (http://www.heraldnews.com/features/x2111993784/Fiancee-of-man-who-died-under-EMT-care-recounts-the-incident) EMTs Go Extra Mile for Patient Transport (http://www.peabodykansas.com/direct/patient_s_health_is_top_priority_for_ambulance_volunteers+1146emts+50617469656e742773206865616c746820697320746f70207072696f7269747920666f7220616d62756c616e636520766f6c756e7465657273) Metro EMS Employee Arrested for DUI (http://www.wave3.com/story/15245096/metro-ems-employee-arrested-for-dui) This Week: Capnography Overview with Paramedic Troy Smith, Part 2 In this week's episode the podmedic continues from last week in the second installment of a two-part episode on capnography. Learn more on the use and principles of capnography, application in the field of EMS and more through listening in on the discussion with paramedic Troy Smith (mailto:tsmithscfd7@comcast.net)and Jamie Davis as they provide an overview on capnography. EMS Capnography Blog (http://emscapnography.blogspot.com/) Educational Site on Capnography (http://capnography.com/) ——– Sponsored by The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly GetTurboMedic.com (http://getturbomedic.com/) for EMS study and test preparation tools and software. Boost your test-taking confidence with Turbo Medic. and EMSWrench.com (http://emswrench.com/) a professional grade tool made by a New York paramedic just for EMS professionals like you. Makes a great gift, too! —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line —                         (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ——– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, LLC (http://mediccast.com/blog) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 43:37 Capnography Overview Part 1 and Episode 278 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/08/23/capnography-overview-part-1-and-episode-278/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/08/23/capnography-overview-part-1-and-episode-278/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:24:23 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5780 MedicCast Episode 278

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Fire Academy’s EMS Suspended to Find Cost Efficient Training

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/08/23/capnography-overview-part-1-and-episode-278/feed/ 2 breathing,capnography,circulation,co2,CPR,et tube,et tube placement,interview,ROSC,troy smith MedicCast Episode 278 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– News— MedicCast Episode 278 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News— Fire Academy's EMS Suspended to Find Cost Efficient Training (http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-08-09/news/bs-ed-ems-20110809_1_ems-training-recruits-chief-clack) Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise (http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2011/s3293149.htm) Emergency Call for Child in Cardiac Arrest Turns Out to be For Cat (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2027592/Couple-dial-999-year-old-cat-telling-operator.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) This Week: Capnography Overview with Paramedic Troy Smith, Part 1 Capnography is basically the measuring the amount of carbon dioxide in exhaled breath with the use of a device called a capnogram. This is used to confirm the insertion of an ET tube into the airway. Studies on wave form capnography have shown 100% sensitivity and 100% specificity in identifying correct endotracheal tube placement. It is also used to monitor the quality of CPR and to indicate return of spontaneous circulation or ROSC. Learn more on the use and principles of capnography, application in the field of EMS and more through listening in on the discussion with paramedic Troy Smith (mailto:tsmithscfd7@comcast.net) and Jamie Davis as they provide an overview on capnography. EMS Capnography Blog (http://emscapnography.blogspot.com/) Educational Site on Capnography (http://capnography.com/) ——– Sponsored by The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly GetTurboMedic.com (http://getturbomedic.com/) for EMS study and test preparation tools and software. Boost your test-taking confidence with Turbo Medic. and EMSWrench.com (http://emswrench.com/) a professional grade tool made by a New York paramedic just for EMS professionals like you. Makes a great gift, too! —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line —                         (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ——– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, LLC (http://mediccast.com/blog) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 51:05 Regional EMS Systems Measurement Standards and Episode 277 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/08/07/regional-ems-systems-measurement-standards-and-episode-277/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/08/07/regional-ems-systems-measurement-standards-and-episode-277/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:43:28 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5767 MedicCast Episode 277

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/08/07/regional-ems-systems-measurement-standards-and-episode-277/feed/ 2 MedicCast Episode 277 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– News-- MedicCast Episode 277 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News--- Study Shows Certain Food Types Improve Mood (http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20110725/why-comfort-foods-are-so-comforting) Nicotine Increases Fetus Risk of HPN and Heart Disease Later in Life (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/231617.php) Nurse Claims Paramedic Caused Patient Injuries in Pick Up (http://www.madisonrecord.com/news/237093-nurse-claims-paramedic-caused-injuries-during-patient-pick-up) This Week: Andrew Roszak Interview on NQF Regional EMS Systems Measurement Standards The Regionalized Emergency Care project seeks to expand NQF’s previous work in the emergency care arena (Emergency Care: Phase I (http://www.qualityforum.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=2124) and Emergency Care: II Report (http://www.qualityforum.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=2408)), which sought to endorse consensus standards for emergency care provider and system performance. This project, which began in June 2010 and encompasses an environmental scan and a commissioned paper, seeks to identify approaches for systematically regionalizing emergency care services at the national, state, and regional levels. In this episode, the podmedic interviews Andrew Roszak from the Co-Chair National Quality Forum For Regional Emergency Medical Services and gets into a more in depth discussion on what this project is all about, how it will change the EMS system and the system at which care is delivered and more. Regionalized Emergency Medical Care Services Framework (http://www.qualityforum.org/Projects/n-r/Regionalized_Emergency_Care/Regionalized_Emergency_Care__Phase_1.aspx#t=1&s=&p=) ——– Sponsored by The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly GetTurboMedic.com (http://getturbomedic.com) for EMS study and test preparation tools and software. Boost your test-taking confidence with Turbo Medic. and EMSWrench.com (http://EMSWrench.com) a professional grade tool made by a New York paramedic just for EMS professionals like you. Makes a great gift, too! —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line —                         (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ——– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 45:11 Operations and Crew Resource Management, Vehicle Safety and Episode 276 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/07/31/operations-and-crew-resource-management-vehicle-safety-and-episode-276/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/07/31/operations-and-crew-resource-management-vehicle-safety-and-episode-276/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:14:50 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5750 MedicCast Episode 276

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This Week: EMS Culture of Safety Wrap Groups: Operations and Crew Resource Management, Vehicle Safety

Here comes the final part of the warp up from  the EMS Culture of Safety conference held in Arlington, Virginia on June 21-22, 2011. In this episode groups four and five.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/07/31/operations-and-crew-resource-management-vehicle-safety-and-episode-276/feed/ 0 acep,ambulance,conference,crew resource management,culture of safety,ems operations,emt paramedic,vehicle safety MedicCast Episode 276 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 276 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 47:05 EMS Provider Health and Wellness, Patient and Provider Safety and Episode 275 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/07/24/ems-provider-health-and-wellness-patient-and-provider-safety-and-episode-275/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/07/24/ems-provider-health-and-wellness-patient-and-provider-safety-and-episode-275/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:35:14 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5713 MedicCast Episode 275

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/07/24/ems-provider-health-and-wellness-patient-and-provider-safety-and-episode-275/feed/ 0 emergency,emergency medicine,ems,ems culture of safety,EMT,medical,paramedic MedicCast Episode 275 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 275 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 35:53 Provider Safety Discussion Part 2, EMS Culture of Safety and Episode 274 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/07/17/provider-safety-discussion-part-2-ems-culture-of-safety-and-episode-274/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/07/17/provider-safety-discussion-part-2-ems-culture-of-safety-and-episode-274/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:09:14 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5705 MedicCast Episode 274

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/07/17/provider-safety-discussion-part-2-ems-culture-of-safety-and-episode-274/feed/ 0 acep,culture of safety,ems,EMT,paramedic MedicCast Episode 274 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 274 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– This Week: Panel Discussion on Safety Research at the National EMS Culture of Safety Conference This episode is the continuation of the podmedic and co-podcaster Carissa O’Brien of Baseline Vitals (http://baselinevitals.com/), interview segments as they traveled to Arlington, Virginia to attend the National EMS Culture of Safety Conference. Here they have a discussion with American Airlines' 12-year chief safety officer, Scott Griffith. Although not involved in any particular field of EMS or medical service, Scott was part of the community of aviation leaders that developed the "Just Culture" concept which refers to notions of justice that is how to be fair and consistent in how we respond to human beings who work in high risk industry such as EMS. Later on in the discussion, they were joined by prehospital researcher Blair Baygum and EMS 10 award winner Daniel Patterson of University of Pittsburgh. They highlight what they thought was important for EMS safety and patient safety.  They packaged that presentation in a set of myths and provide some data to dispel those myths and also provided a frame of reference for some of the data that exist out there that characterizes one or more attributes of safety culture in EMS versus other settings. They gave the audience basically a frame of reference of where EMS might be and where EMS might want to go. National Culture of EMS Safety Site (http://www.emscultureofsafety.org/) ——– Sponsored by The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line —                         (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ——– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, LLC (http://mediccast.com/blog) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/).   Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 42:54 Provider Safety Discussion Part 1, EMS Culture of Safety and Episode 273 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/07/10/provider-safety-discussion-part-1-ems-culture-of-safety-and-episode-273/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/07/10/provider-safety-discussion-part-1-ems-culture-of-safety-and-episode-273/#comments Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:07:51 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5697 MedicCast Episode 273

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/07/10/provider-safety-discussion-part-1-ems-culture-of-safety-and-episode-273/feed/ 0 acep,Carissa O'Brien,conference,ems culture of safety,hersa,panel discussion,provider safety,rick murray,sabina braithwaite,situational awareness MedicCast Episode 273 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 273 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– This Week: Panel Discussion on Provider Safety from the National EMS Culture of Safety Conference In this episode, the podmedic together with co-podcaster Carissa O'Brien of Baseline Vitals (http://baselinevitals.com/), head over to Arlington, Virginia to attend the National EMS Culture of Safety Conference. In the discussion are guest panelists Sabina Braithwaite, Committee Chair of the “EMS Culture of Safety” project and paramedic Rick Murray, EMS Director for ACEP. This project is a cooperative agreement between the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) as the grantee and also in partnership with HRSA and the EMS for Children Project. Listen in on this episode and learn more about what this project is all about, what changes are needed of the EMS professionals to push this project into reality and more. National Culture of EMS Safety Site (http://www.emscultureofsafety.org/) ——– Sponsored by The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line —                         (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ——– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, LLC (http://mediccast.com/blog) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/).   Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 35:01 Accidental EpiPen Injection and Episode 272 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/07/06/accidental-epipen-injection-and-episode-272/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/07/06/accidental-epipen-injection-and-episode-272/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 22:28:56 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5628 MedicCast Episode 272

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/06/27/ems-documentation-types-of-narratives-and-episode-271/feed/ 0 MedicCast Episode 271 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– News— MedicCast Episode 271 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News—- Owning Up to Your Own Mistakes (http://www.emsworld.com/features/article.jsp?id=17221&siteSection=19) Patient Endures High Temperature Inside Ambulance (http://www.jems.com/article/news/patient-endured-107-degree-heat-inside-d) Sun Exposure in Babies Could Mean Cancer in Later Life (http://edition.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/06/06/sun.exposure.babies/index.html) ————— Tip of the Week: EMS Documentation Types of Narratives Documentation is an important part of care. This is where we put in what exactly occurred in a call, what we did for the patient, the patient's response, their status upon endorsement and more. This is one of the legal documents that courts refer to in the event that something went wrong or complaints about care has been made. An accurate and professional documentation is the best protection a provider can have in such cases. In this tip of week, the podmedic provides an overview of the different types in which a narrative documentation can be made. Six Tricks You Can Use Today to Improve Your EMS Narrative Report (http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/07/six-tricks-you-can-use-today-to-improve-your-ems-narrative-report/) EMS Documentation – EMS Narrative Reporting – Paramedic – EMT – ReportPage (http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/02/ems-documentation-ems-narrative-reporting-paramedic-emt-reportpage/) More on EMS Narrative Reporting (http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/06/more-on-ems-narrative-reporting/) ——– Sponsored by The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line —                         (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Song this week: Matthew Ebel (http://matthewebel.com/) with “Downtown” (http://ax.itunes.apple.com/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. ——– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, LLC (http://mediccast.com/blog) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/).   Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 44:07 6 Tips for EMS Narrative Writing Part 2 and Episode 270 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/06/20/6-tips-for-ems-narrative-writing-part-2-and-episode-270/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/06/20/6-tips-for-ems-narrative-writing-part-2-and-episode-270/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:32:26 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5596 MedicCast Episode 270

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/06/20/6-tips-for-ems-narrative-writing-part-2-and-episode-270/feed/ 5 Chris Kaiser,documentation,ems tips,interview,narrative writing,recording,reporting MedicCast Episode 270 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– News— MedicCast Episode 270 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News—- New Award for Paramedic Bravery Announced (http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/307646) Man Rescued After 70-foot Plunge in Quarry (http://www.lohud.com/article/20110607/NEWS03/106070357/Man-18-rescued-after-70-foot-plunge-Ramapo-quarry) L.A. Suicide Highlights Chemical Danger (http://www.emsworld.com/article/article.jsp?id=17268&siteSection=1) ————— Tip of the Week: Interview with Paramedic Chris Kaiser on narrative style (Part 2) This week’s episode is the second installment of the tip segment interview with Chris Kaiser from “LifeUnderTheLights.com” EMS blog (http://lifeunderthelights.com/). Below are articles written by this week's guest on narrative reporting and documentation. Six Tricks You Can Use Today to Improve Your EMS Narrative Report (http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/07/six-tricks-you-can-use-today-to-improve-your-ems-narrative-report/) EMS Documentation – EMS Narrative Reporting – Paramedic – EMT – ReportPage (http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/02/ems-documentation-ems-narrative-reporting-paramedic-emt-reportpage/) More on EMS Narrative Reporting (http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/06/more-on-ems-narrative-reporting/) Follow up on these articles for a more comprehensive review on this week's featured tip, EMS Narrative Writing. -------- Sponsored by The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line —                         (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Song this week: ”Sugar Mama” from Roscoe Chenier (http://musicpodshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=6f97c0602519e5928b5da181ebe91f8b) (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-sm.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. ——– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, LLC (http://mediccast.com/blog) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/).   Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 34:54 6 Tips for EMS Narrative Writing Part 1 and Episode 269 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/06/13/6-tips-for-ems-narrative-writing-part-1/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/06/13/6-tips-for-ems-narrative-writing-part-1/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:23:33 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5569 MedicCast Episode 269

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/06/13/6-tips-for-ems-narrative-writing-part-1/feed/ 4 Chris Kaiser,documentation,ems,EMT,epcr,lifeunderthelights.com,narrative,patient care report MedicCast Episode 269 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– News— MedicCast Episode 269 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News—- Havre de Grace EMS Heads Worried About Funding Cuts (http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/harford/news/ph-re-havre-de-grace-ems-20110606,0,726681.story) Alameda Never Asked for Help, Says EMS Mutual Aid Agencies (http://www.emsworld.com/article/article.jsp?id=17272&siteSection=1) Porch Collapses, 16 injured (http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/1058967-16-injured-in-NM-home-porch-collapse/) ————— Tip of the Week: Interview with Paramedic Chris Kaiser on narrative style (Part 1) This week's episode features part 1 of a tip segment interview with Chris Kaiser from "LifeUnderTheLights.com" EMS blog (http://lifeunderthelights.com). Chris has written several fine articles on improving your narrative writing style as an EMT or paramedic including the links listed below: Six Tricks You Can Use Today to Improve Your EMS Narrative Report (http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/07/six-tricks-you-can-use-today-to-improve-your-ems-narrative-report/) EMS Documentation – EMS Narrative Reporting – Paramedic – EMT – ReportPage (http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/02/ems-documentation-ems-narrative-reporting-paramedic-emt-reportpage/) More on EMS Narrative Reporting (http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/06/more-on-ems-narrative-reporting/) Make sure you return for next week's MedicCast episode for part 2 of this tip segment where Chris and I continue to discuss his 6 Tricks on improving your EMS narrative report writing. ——– Sponsored by The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line —                         (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Song this week: Henry and the Invisibles (http://henryinvisible.com/) with “Power of 10″ (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. ——– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, LLC (http://mediccast.com/blog) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 54:20 Inhalants with Lisa Booze and Episode 268 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/06/05/inhalants-with-lisa-booze-and-episode-268/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/06/05/inhalants-with-lisa-booze-and-episode-268/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:00:10 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5542 MedicCast Episode 268

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/06/05/inhalants-with-lisa-booze-and-episode-268/feed/ 3 chemicals,fumes,gases,inhalants,lise booze,maryland poison center,toxicology MedicCast Episode 268 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– News— MedicCast Episode 268 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News—- Mom Thanks Firefighter After Reviving Daughter (http://www.suntimes.com/5320627-417/girl-1-resuscitated-by-off-duty-paramedic-after-fall-into-fox-river.html) Paramedic Suspended for Faking Emergency Calls to Help Lover (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1386039/Paramedic-faked-emergency-calls-make-lover-control-room-look-good-suspended.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) Eagle EMS Contributed 4,200 Hours of Service in Past Year (http://www.bc.edu/publications/chronicle/FeaturesNewsTopstories/2011/features/eagleemt051211.html) ————— Tip of the Week: Inhalants Toxicology Tidbit with Lisa Booze from the Maryland Poison Center Inhalants are defined as breathable chemical vapors that users intentionally inhale because of the chemicals’ mind-altering effects. The substances inhaled are often common household products that contain volatile solvents, aerosols, or gases. In this toxicology episode, Lisa Booze discusses the common inhalants seen, toxic effects, signs and symptoms of inhalant toxicity, and most importantly what to do when seeing a case of inhalant use and who to call first in such cases of emergency. NIDA on Inhalants (http://www.nida.nih.gov/drugpages/inhalants.html) Maryland Poison Center site (http://mdpoison.com/) ——– Sponsored by Aladtec’s EMS Manager (http://aladtec.com/) Software. Check out their innovative, built from the ground up product just for EMS scheduling and management. Sponsor: GoToMeeting (http://bit.ly/gtmq211) makes it easy to collaborate online with anyoneanywhere. Try it free. (https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/register.tmpl?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com&RandomSet=try) The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line —                         (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Song this week:  Berman with “No One Understands Me” Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. -------- Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, LLC (http://mediccast.com/blog) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3. Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 30:48 NREMT Cardiac Skills Part 2 and Episode 267 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/30/nremt-cardiac-skills-part-2-and-episode-267/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/30/nremt-cardiac-skills-part-2-and-episode-267/#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 10:00:42 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5526 MedicCast Episode 267

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/30/nremt-cardiac-skills-part-2-and-episode-267/feed/ 2 aed,als,bls,cardiac arrest,CPR,ems,EMT,nremt,skills station MedicCast Episode 267 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– News— MedicCast Episode 267 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News—- Bedbugs Breed MRSA (http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20110511/do-bedbugs-spread-mrsa?src=RSS_PUBLIC) DWI Charge Against EMS Chief Downgraded (http://gloucestertownship.patch.com/articles/dwi-charge-against-ems-chief-downgraded) State Government criticised for using old ambulance response targets (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/state-government-criticised-for-using-old-ambulance-response-targets/story-fn7x8me2-1226054060551) ————— Tip of the Week: NREMT Cardiac Skills Part 2 The heart has an internal electrical system that controls the rhythm of the heartbeat. Problems can cause abnormal heart rhythms, called arrhythmias. There are many types of arrhythmia. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or it can stop beating. Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart develops an arrhythmia that causes it to stop beating. This is different than a heart attack, where the heart usually continues to beat but blood flow to the heart is blocked. In this week's follow up episode from the previous NREMT Cardiac Skills Part 1, the podmedic provides additional tips for the NREMT skills for cardiac arrest management as well as tips and what to remember when taking this skills station. NREMT Exam Coordinator Documents (https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/exam_coord_man.asp) ——– Sponsored by Aladtec’s EMS Manager (http://aladtec.com/) Software. Check out their innovative, built from the ground up product just for EMS scheduling and management. Sponsor: GoToMeeting (http://bit.ly/gtmq211) makes it easy to collaborate online with anyoneanywhere. Try it free. (https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/register.tmpl?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com&RandomSet=try) The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line —                         (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Song this week:  Johanna Stahley (http://www.myspace.com/johannastahley) with "Nothing I Would Change" (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 45:49 NREMT Cardiac Skills Part 1 and Episode 266 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/23/nremt-cardiac-skills-part-1-and-episode-266/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/23/nremt-cardiac-skills-part-1-and-episode-266/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 10:00:17 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5512 MedicCast Episode 266

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/23/nremt-cardiac-skills-part-1-and-episode-266/feed/ 0 aed,arrhythmia,cardiac arrest,cardiac management,defibrillation,ems,EMT,nremt,skills station MedicCast Episode 266 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– News— MedicCast Episode 266 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News—- Saluting EMS Professionals (http://www.ctpost.com/default/article/Saluting-those-serving-on-the-front-line-on-1375825.php) Mercedes Benz Concept Emergency Vehicle Showcased (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/11/mercedes-benz-showcases-sls-amg-ambulance-concept-at-emergency-v/) What Happens When You Call for an Ambulance? (http://www.mukilteobeacon.com/city-government/article.exm/2011-05-11_what_happens_when_you_call_for_an_ambulance_) --------------- Tip of the Week: NREMT Cardiac Skills Part 1 The heart has an internal electrical system that controls the rhythm of the heartbeat. Problems can cause abnormal heart rhythms, called arrhythmias. There are many types of arrhythmia. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or it can stop beating. Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart develops an arrhythmia that causes it to stop beating. This is different than a heart attack, where the heart usually continues to beat but blood flow to the heart is blocked. A person who suffered from cardiac arrest will die within a few minutes without medical intervention. Patient outcomes depend on the time medical intervention has been initiated and on the skills of the first responder who provided initial cardiac arrest management. Moving on from the previous week's discussion on airway management skills, this week's tip of the week will be on cardiac skills or emergency management of cardiac issues. NREMT Exam Coordinator Documents (https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/exam_coord_man.asp) ——– Sponsored by Aladtec’s EMS Manager (http://aladtec.com/) Software. Check out their innovative, built from the ground up product just for EMS scheduling and management. Sponsor: GoToMeeting (http://bit.ly/gtmq211) makes it easy to collaborate online with anyoneanywhere. Try it free. (https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/register.tmpl?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com&RandomSet=try) The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line —                         (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Song this week:  Henry and the Invisibles (http://henryinvisible.com/) with “Up and Over″ (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.gif) Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 36:58 Caffeine Effects, Overdose and Episode 262 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/15/caffeine-effects-overdose-and-episode-262/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/15/caffeine-effects-overdose-and-episode-262/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 01:46:07 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5442 Caffeine Effect and Overdose

with Lisa Booze, PharmD, CSPI

Maryland Poison Center (MDPoison.com)

Do you drink coffee, tea or cola sodas? The vast majority of us do and in some cases, maybe for most of us, the caffeine content is the main reason for drinking them. In moderation, caffeine is safe. But most people don’t realize that caffeine can be quite toxic in large doses.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/15/caffeine-effects-overdose-and-episode-262/feed/ 0 Caffeine Effect and Overdose with Lisa Booze, PharmD, CSPI Maryland Poison Center (MDPoison.com) Do you drink coffee, tea or cola sodas? The vast majority of us do and in some cases, maybe for most of us, Caffeine Effect and Overdose with Lisa Booze, PharmD, CSPI Maryland Poison Center (MDPoison.com (MDPoison.com)) Do you drink coffee, tea or cola sodas? The vast majority of us do and in some cases, maybe for most of us, the caffeine content is the ... Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 39:40 NREMT Airway Skills Part 2 and Episode 265 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/09/nremt-airway-skills-part-2-and-episode-265/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/09/nremt-airway-skills-part-2-and-episode-265/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 09:49:14 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5501 MedicCast Episode 265

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/09/nremt-airway-skills-part-2-and-episode-265/feed/ 0 airway,airway management,als,bls,intubation,nremt,nremt exam,paramedic,skills,skills station,suction MedicCast Episode 265 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– News— MedicCast Episode 265 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News—- Ambulances turned waiting rooms (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/patients-kept-waiting-in-ambulances-20110407-1d68s.html) Conflict Arises Over EMS Response to Detroit Shooting (http://www.jems.com/article/news/conflict-arises-over-ems-respo) Paramedic Driver Hailed Hero for Speedy Dodge, Prevents Accident (http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2011/04/06/paramedic-driver-is-hero-after-quick-dodge-prevents-bad-accident-76495-28465828/) Tip of the Week: NREMT Airway Skills Part 2 This week will be a continuation of the NREMT Airway skills segment which aired a few weeks ago. The podmedic continues on with the discussion on the NREMT airway management skills stations for both ALS and BLS exam including  key points to during, before and after the exam, necessary equipment needed, and a step by step review of the process. Follow the links below for a more comprehensive review. NREMT Exam Coordinator Documents (https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/exam_coord_man.asp) Airway Devices (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/578622_17) ——– Sponsored by Aladtec’s EMS Manager (http://aladtec.com/) Software. Check out their innovative, built from the ground up product just for EMS scheduling and management. Sponsor: GoToMeeting (http://bit.ly/gtmq211) makes it easy to collaborate online with anyoneanywhere. Try it free. The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line —                         (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Song this week:  Codie Prevost with “Breathtaking” (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, LLC (http://mediccast.com/blog) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/).   Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 43:12 Disasters, CERT Responders and Episode 264 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/02/disasters-cert-responders-and-episode-264/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/02/disasters-cert-responders-and-episode-264/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 13:15:02 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5482 MedicCast Episode 264

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/02/disasters-cert-responders-and-episode-264/feed/ 0 cert,community emergency response teams,disaster response,earthquake,haiti MedicCast Episode 264 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– News— MedicCast Episode 264 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News—- End of Life Planning Eases Suffering (http://edition.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/04/13/guillory.end.of.life.care/index.html) US EMT Aids in Japan Disaster Response (http://edition.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/04/13/guillory.end.of.life.care/index.html) Giving Back to One of World's Top Responders (http://www.worldtribune.com/worldtribune/WTARC/2011/mz0270_03_14.asp) Tip of the Week: Haiti CERT Response In this episode, host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic brings Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) educator, Steve Lichtenberg from Montgomery County, Maryland on the show to talk about his efforts to train CERT volunteers in Haiti and their effectiveness following the devastating earthquakes last year. All emergency responders in a major disaster will be sorely tested in time and resources and these community-based volunteers play a significant role in both preparing for disaster prior to occurrence and in the immediate response after a disaster strikes in the crucial first hours before state and national resources can be mobilized. You'll find links to more information about CERT training and community based volunteer first responders below. Montgomery County, Maryland CERT Page (http://montgomerycert.org/) Wikipedia on 2010 Haiti Earthquake (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Haiti_earthquake) Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) (http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/) ——– Sponsored by Aladtec’s EMS Manager (http://aladtec.com/) Software. Check out their innovative, built from the ground up product just for EMS scheduling and management. The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line —             (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Song this week:  Carrie Cunningham (http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=1e9b4fc7285d8de0119d84bcc815f62f) with “Single Life” (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 34:22 NREMT Airway Skills Part 1 and Episode 263 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/04/25/nremt-airway-skills-part-1-and-episode-263/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/04/25/nremt-airway-skills-part-1-and-episode-263/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:35:29 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5458 MedicCast Episode 263

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/04/25/nremt-airway-skills-part-1-and-episode-263/feed/ 0 airway management,intubation,nremt,skills station,skills test MedicCast Episode 263 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– News— MedicCast Episode 263 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News—- UK to Cut Nearly 900 Ambulance Service Jobs in 5 Years (http://www.enfieldindependent.co.uk/news/8970843.Nearly_900_jobs_to_go_in_London_Ambulance_Service/) Custom Made Ambulance for Bariatric Patients (http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/news/local/special-ambulance-designed-for-obese-patients-rpt-20110413) New Ambulance Specially for Neonatal Transport (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/story/2011/04/13/sk-neonatal-ambulance-110413.html) Tip of the Week: NREMT Airway Skills Part 1 Airway management is one of the most important skills an EMT or paramedic should be highly competent in. Before anything else, knowledge on the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system is needed for effective airway management. In this week's episode, the podmedic provides a review for providers planning to take the skills test including points to remember during, before and after the exam, necessary equipment needed, and a step by step review of the process. Follow the links below for a more comprehensive review. NREMT Exam Coordinator Documents (https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/exam_coord_man.asp) Airway Devices (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/578622_17) ——– Sponsored by Aladtec’s EMS Manager (http://aladtec.com/) Software. Check out their innovative, built from the ground up product just for EMS scheduling and management. The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line — (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Song this week: Henry and the Invisibles (http://henryinvisible.com/) with “Up and Over″ (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, LLC (http://mediccast.com/blog) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/).   Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 59:20 Caffeine Overdose Toxicology Segment and Episode 262 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/04/03/caffeine-overdose-toxicology-segment-and-episode-262/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/04/03/caffeine-overdose-toxicology-segment-and-episode-262/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:54:54 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5451 MedicCast Episode 262

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/04/03/caffeine-overdose-toxicology-segment-and-episode-262/feed/ 4 caffeine,ems,lisa booze,maryland poison center,news,overdose,toxicology MedicCast Episode 262 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– News--- MedicCast Episode 262 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News---- Sussex County EMS Takes Gold in National EMS Competition (http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110322/DW01/103220308) Exercise and Sex can Boost Heart Attack Risk (http://www.webmd.com/heart/news/20110322/exercise-sex-can-boost-heart-attack-risk) New Studies on Strategies to Prevent Sudden Athlete Death (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/219950.php) Tip of the Week: Caffeine Overdoses Toxicology Segment Caffeine is a stimulant, producing alertness, restlessness and hyperactivity, but it’s also a cardiovascular stimulant, causing tachycardia and an increase in blood pressure. Other than coffee, drinks containing caffeine include tea, cola soft drinks and energy drinks. The most common symptoms following the ingestion of large doses are nausea and vomiting, which can be severe and protracted. Caffeine is a diuretic so consuming large amounts can lead to dehydration. With very large doses, more serious effects can occur, including dysrhythmias such as supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and ventricular tachycardia, seizures, metabolic acidosis, low potassium levels and cardiovascular collapse. for more information on caffeine overdoses, follow the links below. Maryland Poison Center (http://mdpoison.com/) Medicine Net on Caffeine (http://www.medicinenet.com/caffeine/article.htm) ——– Sponsored by Aladtec’s EMS Manager (http://aladtec.com/) Software. Check out their innovative, built from the ground up product just for EMS scheduling and management. The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line — (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Song this week: “Last of the American Superheroes” by American Heartbreak (http://www.americanheartbreak.com/) (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-sm.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, LLC (http://mediccast.com/blog) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3. Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 39:40 EMS Today Finale Episode Part 2 and Episode 261 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/03/30/ems-today-finale-episode-part-2-and-episode-261/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/03/30/ems-today-finale-episode-part-2-and-episode-261/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:54:19 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5434

MedicCast Episode 261

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/03/30/ems-today-finale-episode-part-2-and-episode-261/feed/ 0 Carissa O'Brien,chris montera,con ed,conference,david koig,dr. anonymous,ebooks,ems today,invisible bracelet,jeffrey myers,live podcast,mobile documentation MedicCast Episode 261 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 261 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– Tip of the Week: EMS Today Finale Part 2 In the second part of the finale episode from the EMS Today conference in Baltimore, the Podmedic Jamie Davis and Chris Montera of EMS Garage (http://www.emsgarage.com) continue their interview with David Konig (http://davidkonig.com/) to talk about EMS social media community, the latest trends in EMS like mobile documentation and applications for continuing education, and where EMS stands. Carissa O'Brien (http://carissao.com)also came in the show to discuss her product pick the Invisible Bracelet powered by the American Ambulance Association which is a sticker that can be on a keyfob, on a helmet, on a driver's license, health ID tag or any place, an EMS can easily find so when in case of an emergency the provider can use a code for the key tag and the patient's records will come up from a database. They also talk about the old and new companies that participated in the conference including those who sponsored their live podcast episodes followed by Dr. Anonymous (http://photoemsdoc.com) who shared his experiences in the field of social media. EMS Basics (http://www.emsbasics.com) ——– Sponsored by Aladtec's EMS Manager (http://aladtec.com) Software. Check out their innovative, built from the ground up product just for EMS scheduling and management. The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line — (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Song this week: Strawberry Soda by Samuel Ventura (http://www.myspace.com/sammyvmusic) (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, LLC (http://mediccast.com/blog) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 59:29 EMS Today Finale Part 1 and Episode 260 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/03/21/ems-today-finale-part-1-and-episode-260/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/03/21/ems-today-finale-part-1-and-episode-260/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:43:53 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5423 MedicCast Episode 260

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/03/21/ems-today-finale-part-1-and-episode-260/feed/ 0 beariatrics,chris montera,dr. anonymous,emergency medicine,ems,ems today,finale,medicine,products,tk3 MedicCast Episode 260 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 260 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– Tip of the Week: EMS Today Finale Part 1 This is the first of a two-part finale episode from the EMS Today conference in Baltimore. The Podmedic Jamie Davis and Chris Montera of EMS Garage (http://www.emsgarage.com) come together and interview Andy Lovell, GCEMS Chief and discuss Aladtec's EMS scheduling product called EMS Manager (http://aladtec.com)which is basically a web based service also available on a smart phone that aids in scheduling of hundreds of providers in an EMS system. Another guest that come on the show was Dr. Anonymous and Dr. Meyers and get on a discussion on EMS and emergency medicine. Keith introduced a product called BEAR (Bariatric Equalizing Abdominal Restraint) (http://www.beariatrics.com/) which functions by turning a regular cot into a bariatric cot by keeping the abdominal mass centered into the cot, diminishing the risk for tipping because of weight shifting especially while in transport. Josh from Wantynu (http://wantynu.com/the-wrenches/the-tk3/) also talks about the features of the TK3, an oxygen tank wrench designed to operate in a wider environment. ——– Sponsored by Aladtec's EMS Manager (http://aladtec.com) Software. Check out their innovative, built from the ground up product just for EMS scheduling and management. The MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line — (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Song this week: Uncle Seth (http://musicface.com/uncleseth/) with “To Be An Angel” (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. --------------------- Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! —– (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, LLC (http://mediccast.com/blog) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 50:37 Improving Cardiac Arrest Survival, Provider Performance and Episode 259 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/03/15/improving-cardiac-arrest-survival-provider-performance-and-episode-259/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/03/15/improving-cardiac-arrest-survival-provider-performance-and-episode-259/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:29:18 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5414 MedicCast Episode 259

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/03/15/improving-cardiac-arrest-survival-provider-performance-and-episode-259/feed/ 1 cardiac arrest,ems today,live podcast,provider performance,tim noonan,tom bouthillet MedicCast Episode 259 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 259 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– Tip of the Week: Improving Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival and Provider Performance In this episode of the MedicCast recorded live at EMS Today 2011 in Baltimore, host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic brings together a panel of the top medics in the field to talk about making our survival rates better, one provider at a time. The focus of this episode is on what the individual provider can do to improve their performance on a cardiac arrest patient response. Along for the discussion were Tom Bouthillet of the EMS12Lead.com blog (http://ems12lead.com/), Dana Yost of the Redmond Fire Department in King County, Washington, and paramedic Tim Noonan of Roguemedic.com. (http://roguemedic.com/) ——– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line — (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! ----- (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/88x31.png) MedicCast Weekly EMS Podcast by MedicCast Productions, LLC (http://mediccast.com/blog) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/). Based on a work at mediccast.com (http://mediccast.com/blog). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 53:33 EMS Garage and MedicCast EMS Today Kickoff Show in Episode 258 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/03/07/ems-garage-and-mediccast-ems-today-kickoff-show-in-episode-258/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/03/07/ems-garage-and-mediccast-ems-today-kickoff-show-in-episode-258/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:01:08 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5404

MedicCast Episode 258

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/03/07/ems-garage-and-mediccast-ems-today-kickoff-show-in-episode-258/feed/ 0 andrew rosack,chris montera,conference,ems garage,ems today,kelly grayson,live podcast,richard huff MedicCast Episode 258 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 258 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– Tip of the Week: EMS Today Kickoff Show From last Thursday's show at the EMS Today conference in Baltimore, this week's episode is a MedicCast and Chris Montera's EMS Garage (http://www.emsgarage.com) do a crossover live podcast to kickoff a series of shows over the coming days. In this episode they feature new applications from Zoll (http://www.zoll.com/medical-markets/EMS/) that support paperless reporting and make it more convenient. They also get a chance to interview Kelly Grayson, host of Confessions of an EMS Newbie (http://www.emsnewbie.com/) podcast and Andrew Rosack, a paramedic working at the Health Resources and Services Administration, and he disseminates to the public that the federal government is soliciting thoughts and ideas about their role in various EMS sectors and trauma care, activities and functions that should not be the role of the federal government and other comments or suggestions. Any comments or suggestion would be appreciated and should be sent in at ficems@dot.gov as soon as possible and they go on to discus about EMS having a lead agency in the federal government to be their advocate and getting the distinction from public safety to health care. They then move in to a conversation with Richard Huff, journalist and chief of an EMS volunteer organization and talk about EMS being beyond just a transport service. JEMS Website (http://www.jems.com) Zoll EMS and Fire on twitter (http://twitter.com/zollemsfire) Zoll EMS and Fire on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/zoll.emsfire) Kelly Grayson (http://www.google.com.ph/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBgQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ems1.com%2Fcolumnists%2Fkelly-grayson%2F&ei=Cp10Te2UBYjlrAe4yKXSCg&usg=AFQjCNFrMC4e2XYdGTOe4o_-Y5S9noYQfA) on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/people/Kelly-Grayson/613411866) ——– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line — (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 47:05 Critical Incident Stress Revisited and Episode 257 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/02/28/critical-incident-stress-revisited-and-episode-257/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/02/28/critical-incident-stress-revisited-and-episode-257/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:39:43 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5359 MedicCast Episode 257

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/02/28/critical-incident-stress-revisited-and-episode-257/feed/ 1 cisd,cism,ems,ems education,EMT,jamie davis,paramedic,paramedic jobs,podcast,podmedic,rick russotti,stress MedicCast Episode 257 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 257 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– Tip of the Week: Part 1 EMS Critical Incident Stress Management Special thanks to Dan McGuire of CISM Perspectives (http://cismperspectives.com/) for his input. Follow the link to Dan’s site to learn more about the resources his company offers on Critical Incident Stress Management. As an EMT, paramedic, or student in emergency medical services, you need to prepare for stress management before it happens to you. This episode of the MedicCast Live provided some good starting points to think about. Follow up with Dan and other professionals supporting CISM in your area to learn more. CISM Links for More Information American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (http://aaets.org/) International Critical Stress Foundation (http://icisf.org/) National Center for Crisis Management (http://nc-cm.org/) Critical Incident Stress Management Part 2 of the MedicCast (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2008/12/21/cism-live-discussion-part-2-and-episode-149/) ——– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line — (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 48:26 Bronchodilators and Episode 256 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/02/20/bronchodilators/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/02/20/bronchodilators/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 02:41:39 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5334 MedicCast Episode 256

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/02/20/bronchodilators/feed/ 0 airway,bronchodilators,inflammation,medication review,pediatrics,prescription drugs MedicCast Episode 256 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 256 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (../feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (../feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (../feed/studio-vid) ————————– This week we featured an email from Peter Coti in this week's listener mail segment. Here are the links to the EMS Wikipedia task force (http://www.facebook.com/l/e5969Dt1CyUUqEXsgxMPjYRD2Jg/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:EMS)and Peter's contact details (http://www.facebook.com/l/e59697T4iEDq_ymcvHkEoPBF70Q/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EmailUser/Peter.C). News—---- Nebraska EMS Offer Workshops (http://www.omaha.com/article/20110205/NEWS02/702059969) Training Scam EMTs Accept Punishment to Save Jobs (http://www.firehouse.com/news/top-headlines/mass-emts-scandal-cut-deals-save-jobs) Patient Punches EMT and Runs from Police (http://www.examiner.com/crime-in-atlanta/wounded-man-punches-emt-runs-from-police) ——————– Tip This Week- Bronchodilators Over the coming weeks, we will be providing reviews on the most commonly used prescription medications in the United States. This week, we will cover on the top prescription drug used by individuals aged 0 to 11 years old, Bronchodilators. Bronchodilators dilate the bronchi and bronchioles, decreasing resistance in the respiratory airway and increasing airflow to the lungs. They are most useful in obstructive lung diseases, of which asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are the most common conditions. Some bronchodilators are inhaled, using a nebulizer or an inhalation aerosol.Others are taken as injections or by mouth. Examples of prescription bronchodilators are albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin), epinephrine (Primatene), ipratropium (Atrovent), metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel), and terbutaline (Brethine). A few bronchodilators, such as ephedrine, can be bought without a physician's prescription. However, even over-the-counter bronchodilators should only be used as recommended by a physician. CDC Prescription Drug Data (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db42.htm) ——– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line — (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Song this week:  Phil Ayoub (http://www.philayoub.com/) with “Welcome to the Nightlife – Bad Day” (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 47:40 Scene Survey and Initial Assessment Part 2 and Episode 255 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/02/03/initial-assessment-part-2/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/02/03/initial-assessment-part-2/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:55:22 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5317 MedicCast Episode 255

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/02/03/initial-assessment-part-2/feed/ 1 MedicCast Episode 255 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. —MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog Twitter | Facebook Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– News—---- MedicCast Episode 255 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). —- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/) (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) Subscribe to the Podcast Studio Video Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News—---- Memphis FD to Try out Smaller Vehicles (http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/feb/01/memphis-fire-department-will-try-out-smaller-ems-v/) Firefighters Suspended Over Recertification Scandal (http://www.eagletribune.com/haverhill/x1581528401/Fire-union-head-mayor-trade-barbs-over-EMT-scandal) New Dietary Guidelines Focused on Salt Reduction (http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=125287) ——————– Tip This Week- EMS Review on Initial Assessment, Part 2 Following up on last week's starter episode on initial assessment and scene survey, here comes part 2 on tips for new EMS providers in the field which includes surveying the scene and identifying the risks and factors that can affect the safety of an EMS provider. This episode also includes patient assessment methods, things to look out for, and staying focused on the patients. For a more detailed review on initial assessment methods, follow the resources provided below Dan Limmer Handouts for EMS (http://danlimmer.com/handouts.html) Initial Assessment (http://www.hopperinstitute.com/emt_initial.html) Assessment Tips for New Providers on the Field (http://www.ems1.com/ems-products/education/articles/507226-Patient-Assessment-Tips-from-the-Field-for-New-Providers/) ——– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly —————————- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line — (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————– Song this week: Johanna Stahley (http://www.myspace.com/johannastahley) with “I’m Not Perfect” (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D91033147%2526id%253D91034051%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30) (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif) (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D91033147%2526id%253D91034051%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 49:28 Scene Survey and Initial Assessment Part 1 and Episode 254 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/01/30/initial-assessment-review/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/01/30/initial-assessment-review/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:48:36 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5304 MedicCast Episode 254

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/01/30/initial-assessment-review/feed/ 1 bsi,initial assessment,jamie davis,podcast,scene safety,scene survey,the podmedic,universal precautions MedicCast Episode 254 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. ---MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook ---Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Video Podcast MedicCast Episode 254 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Video Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News— UK Paramedics Refused to Transport Dying Student (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1350701/Ambulance-workers-refused-dying-student-hospital.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) North Naples Paramedics' Scope of Practice Extended (http://www.news-press.com/article/20110126/NEWS0119/101260401/1002/NEWS01/OK-for-N.-Naples-paramedics-to-do-more--commission-says) Mortality Rate Decreased at Stroke Centers (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/736331) ——————– Tip This Week- EMS Review on Initial Assessment, Part 1 The very first thing an emergency medical service provider should do when responding to a call is assessment. Patient outcomes are highly affected with how well the provider does his assessment and his decision making. For new EMS providers on the field, it takes a keen observation and focus to be able to perform a clear assessment amidst all the stress, tension and anxiety happening around him. Here are some of the important things to look at in performing an initial assessment: A- Airway * no airway * snoring * gurgling * vomiting * blood in the airway B- Breathing * no breathing * wheezing * labored breathing * use of accessory muscles * retractions * open hole in chest C- Circulation * pulses * perfusion * capillary refill D- Disability or Mental Function * level of consciousness * GCS * consider presence of cervical spine injury * A- alert, awake, aware of person, place and time * V- responsive to verbal stimuli * P- responsive to painful stimuli * U- unconscious, unresponsive to stimuli For a more detailed review on initial assessment methods, follow the resources provided below Dan Limmer Handouts for EMS (http://danlimmer.com/handouts.html) Initial Assessment (http://www.hopperinstitute.com/emt_initial.html) Assessment Tips for New Providers on the Field (http://www.ems1.com/ems-products/education/articles/507226-Patient-Assessment-Tips-from-the-Field-for-New-Providers/) -------- Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) -------------------------- Song this week: Mercury in Summer (http://www.facebook.com/MercuryinSummer) with “No I Won’t Let You Go” Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 45:26 Stroke, Stress Hyperglycemia and Episode 253 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/01/24/stroke-stress-hyperglycemia/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/01/24/stroke-stress-hyperglycemia/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:08:14 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5275 MedicCast Episode 253

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/12/27/poisoning-myths-revealed/feed/ 1 lisa booze,myths,poison center,poisoning,toxicology MedicCast Episode 250 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. ---MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook ---Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Video Podcast MedicCast Episode 250 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Video Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News— Accused EMT Shoots Blame at FD Medic (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/do_nothing_emt_blames_colleague_XC0WAgfhkib5duebIUjeaN) 5 Immunity Boosting Tips for Moms (http://edition.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/12/13/immunity.boost.moms/index.html) New tests Help Diagnose Heart Disease (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40555895/ns/health-heart_health/) ——————– Tip This Week- Poisoning Myths Exposed People often call poison centers or 911 after ingesting or being exposed to chemicals or organic substances that are believed to be toxic or poisonous. However,these substances that are mistaken to be toxic, only cause GI upsets and are not lethal at all. Common household items like petroleum jelly, silica gel, Poinsettia, toothpaste and bleach are just some of them. As providers of emergency medicine, we should know about what’s toxic and what’s not to be able to educate the public on which items they should be extra careful with, how to handle GI upsets, and also reduce anxiety and panic especially in parents with children who accidentally ingested chemicals that are actually non-toxic and also inform the public of the availability of poison center hotlines to get in touch with individuals who are well versed with poisoning and can provide them with better resources and information. Maryland Poison Center (http://mdpoison.com/) -------- Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) -------------------------- Song this week: ”Master of Mistletoe” by Atomsplit (http://atomsplit.com/) (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-sm.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. ——————– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 35:34 EMS Review on Extrapyramidal Symptoms and Reactions and Episode 249 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/12/19/extrapyramidal-symptoms/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/12/19/extrapyramidal-symptoms/#comments Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:49:03 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5238 MedicCast Episode 249

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/11/14/ems-expo-finale-episode-part-2-and-episode-245/feed/ 1 Carissa O'Brien,chris montera,combi carrier 2,driver training,ems expo 2010,ems products,illuminated stylet,kyle david bates,natalie quebodeaux,product innovations,stylite,veinlite MedicCast Episode 245 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. ---MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook ---Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 245 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Innovator.png)EMS Expo Finale Part 2 In this second installment of the EMS Expo podcast finale, the podmedic brings you an EMS garage episode. They also bring on each of the visiting podcasters from the various shows recording at EMS Expo and got their picks of the most innovative products and services from the show. EMS Product Picks - Natalie Quebodeaux of the GenMed Show (http://genmedshow.com) brought on a new take on the ambulance driving simulation and it's importance to educating EMS professionals to get them ready for the real situations. Kyle David Bates of the First Few Moments podcast caught up with Ethan of Veinlite (http://www.veinlite.com/) to discuss their product that illuminates veins to easily locate a vein for access. Jamie Davis chose the Stylite, a reasonably affordable stylet with a glowstick at the tip that provides better visualization of the throat and aids in easy and effective intubation.Carissa O' Brien of the Baseline Vitals (http://baselinevitals.com/) blog takes Hartwell Medical's CombiCarrierII (http://www.hartwellmedical.com/combicarrier2.php), a lighter, less expensive innovation of their earlier released product, as her EMS Expo 2010 product pick. ---------------- Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly Sponsor: Visit gotomeeting.com (http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;229510694;53502525;e?http://www.gotomeeting.com/fec/), click the try it free button and use promo code: Podcast. ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) -------------------------- Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 44:16 EMS Expo Finale Episode Part 1 and Episode 244 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/11/07/ems-expo-finale-part-1/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/11/07/ems-expo-finale-part-1/#comments Sun, 07 Nov 2010 23:32:08 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5146

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/11/07/ems-expo-finale-part-1/feed/ 0 chris montera,conference,educast,ems,emsled,expo,genmed show,greg friese,jamie davis,jeremiah bush,natalie quebodeaux,rip shears MedicCast Episode 244 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. ---MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook ---Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast ————————– MedicCast Episode 244 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Innovator.png)EMS Expo Finale Part 1 During the final episode recorded at the EMS Expo, podcasters at the conference get together and talk about all the interesting things that not only caught their attention during the Expo but also has the most potential to give opportunities to EMS professionals to provide better emergency care. In this the Finale episode, sponsored by EMS1.com (http://ems1.com/) and recorded LIVE from the Zoll Podcast Studio booth at EMS Expo, Jamie Davis, Chris Montera and Greg Friese are joined by Kris Kaull to get his impressions of the show and to see what he’s taking away from this very special event. They also bring on each of the visiting podcasters from the various shows recording at EMS Expo and got their picks of the most innovative products and services from the show. EMS Product Picks - Greg Friese of the EMS Educast Podcast (http://emseducast.com) picked Rip Shears as his product pick of the show. This innovative product, made by an EMS provider, gives you rapid access to your patients through almost any clothing. Find out more about these amazing Trauma Shears at RipShears.com (http://ripshears.com). Natalie Quebodeaux and Jeremiah Bush of the GenMed Show (http://genmedshow.com) brought on a new take on the stair chair, rough terrain tranpsort, stokes basket and more. Check out this device at EMSled.com (http://emsled.com/).---------------- Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly Sponsor: Visit gotomeeting.com (http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;229510694;53502525;e?http://www.gotomeeting.com/fec/), click the try it free button and use promo code: Podcast. ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) -------------------------- Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 44:50 CPR ECC 2010 Updates with Tom Bouthillet and Episode 243 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/31/interview-with-tom-bouthillet/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/31/interview-with-tom-bouthillet/#comments Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:49:05 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5084 MedicCast Episode 243

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/31/interview-with-tom-bouthillet/feed/ 3 american heart association,cardiac arrest,code management,CPR,ecc 2010,ems,EMT,guidelines,jamie davis,paramedic,podmedic,protocols MedicCast Episode 243 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. ---MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook ---Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast MedicCast Episode 243 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– Interview with Tom Bouthillet (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/CPRinAmbo_sm.jpg)In this episode, the podmedic Jamie Davis does an interview with Tom Bouthillet of the Prehospital 12-Lead ECG blog (http://ems12lead.com) and they talk about the different changes in prehospital management particularly CPR, cardiac care, and some EMS protocols. This conversation happened after our chat with Dr. Monica Kleinman from the American Heart Association's Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee. Listen to that interview with Dr. Kleinman on the ECC 2010 Updates here (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/18/ecc-2010-update-interview/). Specifically, Tom and Jamie discuss ways EMTs and paramedics can begin to implement the spirit of the ECC 2010 guideline changes and what might better be called "reinforcement." The two also talk about the challenges associated with tracking and planning for success as an EMS professional when dealling with sudden cardiac arrest in each community. Whether your emergency medical services system is large or small, it is imperative to track your numbers for sudden cardiac arrest patients. Only by tracking and following your efforts can you begin to find areas in which you can improve your patient outcomes. Tom Bouthillet particularly likes the Choreographed approach to cardiac arrest management which he thinks is more like a NASCAR Pit Crew than a dance troupe. When every team member knows what they are doing and how they are to interact with the rest of the team, each EMT and paramedic can effectively work towards giving that patient the best chance for survival. Emergency Cardiovascular Care 2010 Update Resources (http://heart.org/cpr) Prehospital 12-Lead ECG Blog (http://ems12lead.com/) ---------------- Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly Sponsor: Visit gotomeeting.com (http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;229510694;53502525;e?http://www.gotomeeting.com/fec/), click the try it free button and use promo code: Podcast. ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) -------------------------- Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 53:20 Discussion on ACS and 12-Leads from EMS Expo and Episode 242 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/25/acs-and-12-leads-from-expo/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/25/acs-and-12-leads-from-expo/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:00:01 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5087 MedicCast Episode 242

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/25/acs-and-12-leads-from-expo/feed/ 1 acs,acute coronary syndrome,cardiac,ems expo,heart monitor,jamie davis,jeff sundseth,jeremiah bush,kelly grayson,paramedic,philips,podcast MedicCast Episode 242 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. ---MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook ---Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast MedicCast Episode 242 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (../feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (../feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (../feed/studio-vid) ————————– Discussion of 12 Lead and Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) In this very special episode of the MedicCast, Jamie Davis, the Podmedic hosts a panel discussion with some online EMS leaders and a special guest supplied by Philips corporation (http://philips.com/ems). Recorded LIVE at EMS Expo 2010 in Dallas, Texas last month, this episode was sponsored live by Philips and included a very informative discussion on the different EMS system approaches to handling STEMI, Non-STEMI and other acute coronary syndromes. On the show was special guest Jeff Sundseth, Director of Emergency Medical Services for Pearland, Texas. Jeff came on the show to talk about some of the exciting options that his Philips cardiac monitors provide for the treatment and care of ACS patients in his system including some interesting gender based algorithms for identifying STEMI in patients. Also on the show was the "Ambulance Driver" himself, Kelly Grayson. Kelly is the author of the "A Day in the Life of an Ambulance Driver (http://ambulancedriverfiles.com/)" blog and also one of the hosts of the "Confessions of an EMS Newbie (http://www.emsnewbie.com/)" podcast. We also were very happy to have Jeremiah Bush of the CoEMS Mutual Aid TV program (http://youtube.com/mutualaidtv) and also author of the "Jeramedic" blog (http://jeramedic.com). ---------------- Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly Sponsor: Visit gotomeeting.com (http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;229510694;53502525;e?http://www.gotomeeting.com/fec/), click the try it free button and use promo code: Podcast. ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) -------------------------- Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 45:48 Emergency Cardiovascular Care 2010 Update Interview http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/18/ecc-2010-update-interview/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/18/ecc-2010-update-interview/#comments Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:19:59 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5076 I got the opportunity to interview Dr. Monica Kleinman, incoming Chair of the Emergency Cardiovascular Care committee at the American Heart Association (Heart.org/cpr) and Tom Bouthillet, author of the Prehospital 12 Lead blog and a Lieutenant/Paramedic with Hilton Head, SC Fire and Rescue.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/18/ecc-2010-update-interview/feed/ 14 2010,american heart association,cardiac,ecc,ems,EMT,guidelines,interview,jamie davis,monica kleinman,paramedic,tom bouthillet I got the opportunity to interview Dr. Monica Kleinman, incoming Chair of the Emergency Cardiovascular Care committee at the American Heart Association (Heart.org/cpr) and Tom Bouthillet, author of the Prehospital 12 Lead blog and a Lieutenant/Paramedi... I got the opportunity to interview Dr. Monica Kleinman, incoming Chair of the Emergency Cardiovascular Care committee at the American Heart Association (Heart.org/cpr (http://Heart.org/cpr)) and Tom Bouthillet, author of the Prehospital 12 Lead blog (h... Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 42:00 EMS Clinicals, Precepting, Education and Episode 241 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/17/ems-clinicals-precepting/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/17/ems-clinicals-precepting/#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2010 02:00:35 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5064 MedicCast Episode 241

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/17/ems-clinicals-precepting/feed/ 1 ambulance,clinical,emergency,ems,ems education,EMT,jamie davis,jeremiah bush,kelly grayson,medical,medicine,natalie quebodeaux MedicCast Episode 241 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. ---MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook ---Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast MedicCast Episode 241 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 46:54 Intraosseous Access Interview with Cora Vizcarra and Episode 240 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/10/intraosseous-access-interview/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/10/intraosseous-access-interview/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:02:07 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=4923 MedicCast Episode 240

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/10/intraosseous-access-interview/feed/ 4 cora vizcarra,critical care,emergency,ems,EMT,intraosseous,intravenous,iv,jamie davis,medical,medication,medicine MedicCast Episode 240 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. ---MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook --- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast MedicCast Episode 240 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly Sponsor: Visit gotomeeting.com (http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;229510694;53502525;e?http://www.gotomeeting.com/fec/), click the try it free button and use promo code: Podcast. -------------- EMS News— Obesity Increase Expected in the US (http://www.aolhealth.com/2010/09/23/three-out-of-4-americans-projected-to-be-overweight-by-2020/) Timely Reports Help Slow Pandemics (http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=119997) 911 Abuse Frustrate Florida Dispatchers (http://www.jems.com/article/news/florida-dispatchers-frustrated) --------------- Tip This Week --- Intraosseous Access Interview with Infusion Nurse Cora Vizcarra Intraosseus access or the administration of medications and fluids via the bone is becoming a trend not only in the emergency department but also in non-acute care areas. Since intraosseus access is now becoming an alternative route of administration in place of an IV line, emergency medicine providers should be aware of this procedure, how it's done, the indications, contraindications as well as the considerations for patients with an IO access in place. For more information on intraosseus access in the prehospital arena, EMT's paramedics and EMS students can follow the links provided below. Infusion Nurse Website (http://infusionnurse.org/) Pain Management in the Use of IO (http://www.jems.com/article/intraosseous/pain-management-use-io) EMS Responder.com Article on Intraosseous Access (http://www.emsresponder.com/print/EMS-Magazine/Intraosseous-Infusion--Not-Just-for-Kids-Anymore/1$1883) ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ——————————– Song this week: “Wednesday Morning” by Slackstring (http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=e4967629e3ece2e3d6637a794654f79b) (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. ———————————— Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 47:55 Previews, Predictions, Expectation at EMS Expo 2010 and Episode 239 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/03/predictions-ems-expo-2010/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/03/predictions-ems-expo-2010/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:35:51 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=4972 MedicCast Episode 239

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/03/predictions-ems-expo-2010/feed/ 1 emergency,ems,expo,garage,genmed,jeremiah bush,medical,montera,msparamedic,mutual aid,paramedic,quebodeaux MedicCast Episode 239 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. ---MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook ---Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast MedicCast Episode 239 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (../feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (../feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (../feed/studio-vid) ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly Sponsor: Visit gotomeeting.com (http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;229510694;53502525;e?http://www.gotomeeting.com/fec/), click the try it free button and use promo code: Podcast. -------------- Coverage Recorded Live from EMS Expo 2010 Join the team from the ProMed Network (http://ProMedNetwork.com) in the Zoll Podcast Studio booth at EMS Expo 2010 in Dallas, Texas as hosts Chris Montera of the EMS Garage (http://emsgarage.com) and Jamie Davis, the Podmedic of the MedicCast bring on a few guests to discuss their expectations and plans for the week. Chris and Jamie have Kyle David Bates of the First Few Moments podcast (http://firstfewmoments.com) on to talk about the classes he is looking forward to attend on pediatric emergencies. He also talks about some of the programs he will be presenting at the session. Natalie Quebodeaux and Jeremiah Bush from the GenMed Show (http://genmedshow.com) and Mutual Aid TV (http://youtube.com/mutualaidtv) stop by and talk about some of the CPR, Cardiac, and interventional advances they are looking forward to at the event. Stay tuned here to the MedicCast and www.MedicCast.TV for more content from EMS Expo 2010 recorded live from the Podcast Studio sponsored by Zoll! ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ——————————– Song this week: “Wednesday Morning” by Slackstring (http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=e4967629e3ece2e3d6637a794654f79b) (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. ———————————— Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 40:16 EMS Review on Antihypertensive Medications and Episode 238 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/09/26/antihypertensive-medications/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/09/26/antihypertensive-medications/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2010 02:48:51 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=4921 MedicCast Episode 238

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/08/29/behavioral-and-psyhological-patient-assessment-for-ems-and-episode-234/feed/ 1 assessment,behavioral patients,emergencies,emergency,ems,jamie davis,paramedic,podcast,podmedic,psych,psychological assessment MedicCast Episode 234 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. ---MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook --- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast MedicCast Episode 234 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly Sponsor: Hold your meetings online for just $49 a month Try GoToMeeting free. (https://www1.gotomeeting.com/t/blu/2010_Q3/RON/txt/g2mo_45dnocclp;jsessionid=abc6L8c8BqlasbWlj1oNs?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com&Target=m/g2mo_45dnocclp.tmpl) GoToMeeting.com/podcast (https://www1.gotomeeting.com/t/blu/2010_Q3/RON/txt/g2mo_45dnocclp;jsessionid=abc6L8c8BqlasbWlj1oNs?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com&Target=m/g2mo_45dnocclp.tmpl) -------------- EMS News— Employee Selected for National EMS Council (http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/health/Cherokee-Nation-employee-selected-for-National-EMS-Council-101381514.html) Drunk Woman Head Butts Paramedic (http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/entertainment/weird_news/police-drunken-woman-assaults-officers-head-butts-paramedic) Student Hospitalized for Alcohol Abuse (http://www.emsresponder.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=14452&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+emsresponderrss%2Ftop_ems_news+%28EMSResponder.com%3A+Top+EMS+News%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo) --------------- Tip This Week --- Behavioral and Psych Patient Assessment Assessing behavioral and psychiatric patients may prove to be a challenge for EMS providers. In asking for information, the interviewer should not only look into what the patient is saying but also on the non-verbal cues and the cohesion of ideas and derive their assessment from that. The provider should also be aware that not all alterations in behavior are from psychiatric causes. They should also consider and assess for low blood sugar, lack of oxygen, head trauma, extreme temperatures and substance use.For both behavioral and psychiatric patients, emergency responder and patient safety should always be first on the list. Though not all behavioral patients may be a threat, it will never hurt to always be careful. For more information on how to assess behavioral and psychiatric patients, EMS students and providers can follow the links provided below BCEMS Web on Behavioral Emergencies (http://emsstaff.buncombecounty.org/inhousetraining/behavioremer/behavioremer_overview1.htm) Beyond the Basics: Behavioral Emergencies (http://www.emsresponder.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=4213) Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 48:35 Acetaminophen Review for EMS Providers and Episode 233 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/08/23/acetaminophen-review-for-ems-providers-and-episode-233/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/08/23/acetaminophen-review-for-ems-providers-and-episode-233/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:30:24 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=4726 MedicCast Episode 233

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/08/01/community-paramedicine/feed/ 0 anne robinson,chris montera,community paramedic,emergency,ems,ems garage,ircp,jamie davis,medical,paramedicine,podcast,podmedic MedicCast Episode 230 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. MP3 Audio Podcast iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog | Twitter | Facebook --- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version iTunes | Zune | Podcast MedicCast Episode 230 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). MP3 Audio Podcast (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=386254289) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly Sponsor: Hold your meetings online for just $49 a month Try GoToMeeting free. (https://www1.gotomeeting.com/t/blu/2010_Q3/RON/txt/g2mo_45dnocclp;jsessionid=abc6L8c8BqlasbWlj1oNs?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com&Target=m/g2mo_45dnocclp.tmpl) GoToMeeting.com/podcast (https://www1.gotomeeting.com/t/blu/2010_Q3/RON/txt/g2mo_45dnocclp;jsessionid=abc6L8c8BqlasbWlj1oNs?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com&Target=m/g2mo_45dnocclp.tmpl) ------------ I received an email from Richard Belle, Continuing Education Manager at National EMS Academy, about the press release on the NEMSA Online Education. This program aims to deliver continuing education to EMS professionals around the world through the internet. The interactive classes streamed over the web has been determined to be live education by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Service (CECBEMS) and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Through this computer based training (CBT), providers can now bring their classrooms to where they are and save time and effort in pursuing continuing education. To learn more about NEMSA Online Education and how your organization can benefit from online education visit www.onlineNEMSA.com (http://www.onlinenemsa.com/). ------------ EMS News--- Increasing Attacks on Ambulance Staff (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10512334) Multiparity Linked to Increased Rate of Heart Disease (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/193747.php) Bedbugs Close Two NY Clothing Stores (http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/07/02/new.york.retailer.bedbugs/index.html#fbid=jhdEu_TtsSK) -------------- Tip This Week --- Community Paramedicine Interview International Roundtable on Community Paramedicine (http://ircp.info/) Anne Robinson, Community Health Nurse, Eagle County, CO (http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/07/02/public-health-nursing/) Chris Montera, EMS Garage (http://emsgarage.com/) ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ——————————– Song this week: Rhyn (http://rhyn.eu/) with "Fall Away" Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 1:03:41 Lisa Booze on Toxic Syndromes and Episode 229 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/25/toxic-syndromes-episode-229/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/25/toxic-syndromes-episode-229/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:39:11 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=4473 MedicCast Episode 229

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/25/toxic-syndromes-episode-229/feed/ 2 ems,jamie davis,lisa booze,maryland,poison center,symptoms of poisoning,toxic syndromes,toxicology MedicCast Episode 229 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra, MedicCast Episode 229 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/itunesnew.jpg) Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly Sponsor: Hold your meetings online for just $49 a month Try GoToMeeting free. (https://www1.gotomeeting.com/t/blu/2010_Q3/RON/txt/g2mo_45dnocclp;jsessionid=abc6L8c8BqlasbWlj1oNs?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com&Target=m/g2mo_45dnocclp.tmpl) GoToMeeting.com/podcast (https://www1.gotomeeting.com/t/blu/2010_Q3/RON/txt/g2mo_45dnocclp;jsessionid=abc6L8c8BqlasbWlj1oNs?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com&Target=m/g2mo_45dnocclp.tmpl) ------------ EMS News--- Troopers Help Deliver Baby (http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/07/04/2_troopers_help_mom_deliver_her_baby/) Family of  Rescued Boy and EMT Reunite (http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/07/04/2010-07-04_guy_who_saved_my_life_joyful_reunion_with_hero_emt.html) Rookie EMT Makes Dramatic Rescue in July 4th Parade (http://www.silive.com/westshore/index.ssf/2010/07/at_travis_fourth_of_july_parad.html) -------------- Tip This Week --- Lisa Booze Tox Tidbit on Toxidromes Emergency medicine providers are the frontliners in provision of care being the first to respond to emergency calls. In cases of drug or substance toxicity, one of the first things they do inspect the area for pill bottles or chemical containers that may have been the cause of toxicity. In the absence of such evidence, they will have to rely on their assessment  skills and observe the patient's symptoms to determine which substance is most likely involved. In considering toxicological cause, there are toxic syndromes that we can watch for. Toxic syndromes or toxidromes are groups of signs and symptoms that suggest certain types of drugs or chemicals as the cause. Looking at vital signs and symptoms involving the central nervous system, gastrointestinal system, eyes, skin and mucous membranes, and genitourinary system can provide clues to the toxicological origin of the patient’s illness. The four toxidromes that health care providers should know about include anticholinergic, cholinergic, opioid and sympathomimetic or stimulant toxidrome. Maryland Poison Center (http://mdpoison.com/) Toxidromes Overview and Practice Tests (http://www.uic.edu/com/er/toxikon/toxidro.htm) Clinical Evaluation of Toxic Syndromes (http://www.clinchem.org/cgi/content/abstract/42/8/1350) General Principles of the Poisoned Patient (http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec21/ch326/ch326b.html) ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ——————————– Song this week: Matthew Ebel (http://matthewebel.com/) with “An Ordinary Guy” (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. ———————————— Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 41:09 Allergies and Episode 228 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/18/allergies-and-episode-228/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/18/allergies-and-episode-228/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:31:41 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=4018 MedicCast Episode 228

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/11/asthma-and-episode-227/feed/ 2 airway,albuterol,asthma,emergency,ems,intubate,medical,nebulizer,paramedic,podcast,podmedic,respiratory MedicCast Episode 227 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra, MedicCast Episode 227 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/itunesnew.jpg) Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly Sponsor: Hold your meetings online for just $49 a month Try GoToMeeting free. (https://www1.gotomeeting.com/t/blu/2010_Q3/RON/txt/g2mo_45dnocclp;jsessionid=abc6L8c8BqlasbWlj1oNs?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com&Target=m/g2mo_45dnocclp.tmpl) GoToMeeting.com/podcast (https://www1.gotomeeting.com/t/blu/2010_Q3/RON/txt/g2mo_45dnocclp;jsessionid=abc6L8c8BqlasbWlj1oNs?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com&Target=m/g2mo_45dnocclp.tmpl) -------------------------- EMS News--- 911 program could ease ER problems (http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-06-01-emsredirect01_ST_N.htm?csp=34news) Sports Safety: Helmets Save Heads (http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/wound-care-10/sports-safety-equipment) NC EMS Tracks Heat Emergencies (http://www.emsresponder.com/article/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=13949) -------------- Tip This Week --- Reactive Airway Disease Asthma is a disorder caused by inflammation in the airways (called bronchi) that lead to the lungs. This inflammation causes airways to tighten and narrow, which blocks air from flowing freely into the lungs, making it hard to breathe. Symptoms include wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and cough, particularly at night or after exercise/activity. Asthma usually has many causes or triggers. The triggers that may result to the occurrence of asthma include respiratory infections, allergens, irritants, weather changes, activities, GERD, upper airway inflammation and emotional factors. A high percentage of children with asthma also has some type of allergy, the allergy isn’t always the primary cause of asthma. Even if allergies are not primary triggers for asthma they can still make symptoms worse. The goals of asthma therapy are to prevent chronic and troublesome symptoms, to maintain lung function as close to normal as possible, maintenance of normal physical activity levels, to prevent recurrent asthma attacks and to reduce the need for emergency department visits or hospitalizations, and to provide medicines that give the best results with the fewest side effects. Medications for asthma include inhaled corticosteroids, and long-acting bronchodilators. For more information on Asthma and prehospital management for asthma patients, emergency medicine providers and EMS students can follow the links below. Asthma in Children (http://www.emedicinehealth.com/asthma_in_children/article_em.htm) Medline Plus on Allergies (http://medlineplus.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/allergy.html) Medline Plus on Asthma (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthma.html) Reactive Airway Disease in Pediatrics (http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/800119-overview) ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) --------------------------- Song this week: Derek James (http://www.myspace.com/derekjamesmusic) with "Summer" (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. ————————————- Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 45:41 EMS Medical Consults Good and Bad and Episode 226 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/04/ems-medical-consults-good-and-bad-and-episode-226/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/04/ems-medical-consults-good-and-bad-and-episode-226/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:45:43 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=4276 MedicCast Episode 226

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/04/ems-medical-consults-good-and-bad-and-episode-226/feed/ 0 brainsciencepodcast,consult,ems,EMT,er docs,ginger campbell,MedicCast Live,online medical control,podcast,protocols,radio consult MedicCast Episode 226 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra, MedicCast Episode 226 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/itunesnew.jpg) Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly MedicCast Listener Deals at GoDaddy.com (http://godaddy.com/) Code BLU27 gets you 10% off your order at checkout Code POD27 gets you 10% off any web hosting order at checkout Try them out and get your piece of the internet at GoDaddy.com (http://godaddy.com/)! -------------------------- Featured this week- EMS Radio Consults A special thanks to Dr. Ginger Campbell of the Brain Science Podcast among other shows (find Ginger’s stuff at GingerCampbellMD.com (http://gingercampbellmd.com/)). She suggested the topic for this week’s episode and was gracious enough to come on the show live and share her thoughts about receiving radio patient information in the ER. Also, a thank you to Dr. Craig Corey for taking the time to write his thoughts down even though he couldn’t be on the show live. Craig is the inventor of the OxyPhone pediatric nebulizer device. You’ll find that and Dr. Corey’s home page at OxyPhone.com (http://oxyphone.com/). The central point brought out by both of these ER docs was that we must get to the point of the call quickly, focusing on the key problem, immediate life threats and interventions taken, time to the hospital, etc. and then let the ER ask any follow up questions. Vitals are important but not as important as patient’s chief complaint and your impression of the stability of the patient. Ginger also stressed the importance of talking to the physician after the call to learn from what you saw or did during the transport to the hospital. She said that her respect for the EMT or paramedic rises significantly when they want to learn from the calls – good and bad. —- Some other links: Study on protocols versus online medical control (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9209228) Online radio report outline (http://www.mercymemorial.org/EMS/radio_reports.htm) ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ————————————- Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 1:04:53 EMS Management of Pediatric Poisonings and Episode 225 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/27/pediatric-poisonings-episode-225/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/27/pediatric-poisonings-episode-225/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:48:52 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=4013 MedicCast Episode 225

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/27/pediatric-poisonings-episode-225/feed/ 5 chemicals,child,ems,EMT,iron,jamie davis,lead,lisa booze,medication,paramedic,podcast,poison center MedicCast Episode 225 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra, MedicCast Episode 225 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/itunesnew.jpg) Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly MedicCast Listener Deals at GoDaddy.com (http://godaddy.com/) Code BLU27 gets you 10% off your order at checkout Code POD27 gets you 10% off any web hosting order at checkout Try them out and get your piece of the internet at GoDaddy.com (http://godaddy.com/)! -------------------------- EMS News--- Graduate Degrees: Are They Worth It for EMS? (http://www.emsresponder.com/print/EMS-Magazine/Graduate-Degrees--Are-They-Worth-It-for-EMS/1$13435) Second Paramedic Unit Could be Crucial Lifeline (http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20100528/NEWS02/5280361) Recertification abuses prompt EMT scrutiny (http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2010/05/28/state_officials_examining_emt_retraining_system/) -------------- Tip This Week ---Toxicology Segment on Pediatric Poisonings with Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center (http://mdpoison.com) Children are naturally curious with the objects they see around them. Most often, whatever they pick up goes straight to their mouth which makes them prone to things like choking, GI disorders and yes, poisoning. To be able to initiate interventions, it is important to know the agent that the child ingested. EMS providers should look around and be aware of the objects in the child's environment and the substances found that they could possibly ingest. It is also important to assess carefully for the different signs and symptoms that the child is exhibiting. If the child is symptomatic, obtaining the history of ingestion is also helpful. Since lead and iron are some of the most common substances that cause pediatric poisonings, providers should also be aware of the signs and symptoms and emergency treatment of lead and iron poisoning. Teaching the parents or caregivers about how and where they can get poisoned by these substances, how they should store chemicals, as well as how they educate the children about medications would be key to the prevention of pediatric poisonings. NIH Medline Resources on Lead Poisoning (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/leadpoisoning.html) Preventing Poisoning in Children (http://www.healthyroadsmedia.org/titles/engpoisoning.htm) Emory University: Pediatric Poisonings powerpoint presentation (http://www.google.com.ph/url?q=http://www.fpm.emory.edu/Family/didactics/powerpint/FP%2520Pediatric%2520Poisoning.ppt&sa=U&ei=t2YjTIWxDMGXrAee9Z32Cg&ved=0CBgQFjAB&usg=AFQjCNF2eeELhUX2JxpgGr-uLV8427Y2nQ) ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) --------------------------- Song this week: David Homyk (http://davidhomyk.com/)with "Summer State of Mind" (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. ————————————- Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 35:50 Interview with Natalie Quibodeaux and Episode 224 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/20/natalie-quibodeaux-episode-224/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/20/natalie-quibodeaux-episode-224/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:08:56 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=4011 MedicCast Episode 224

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/20/natalie-quibodeaux-episode-224/feed/ 6 emergency,ems on the hill,EMT,genmed,house,jamie davis,lawmaker,legislation,louisianna,medical,medicine,ms paramedic MedicCast Episode 224 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra, MedicCast Episode 224 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/itunesnew.jpg) Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly MedicCast Listener Deals at GoDaddy.com (http://godaddy.com/) Code BLU27 gets you 10% off your order at checkout Code POD27 gets you 10% off any web hosting order at checkout Try them out and get your piece of the internet at GoDaddy.com (http://godaddy.com/)! -------------------------- Listener David on new clotting drug link (sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100614205419.htm) EMS News--- Local Paramedic Wins Statewide Honor (http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20100531/NEWS/100539982/1017/NEWS?Title=Local-parademic-wins-statewide-honor) Miami County EMS Permanently Goes Off Duty (http://www.whiotv.com/news/23752295/detail.html) EMS Clinic Slated (http://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/article/20100601/NEWS01/6010311) -------------- Tip This Week --- Interview with Natalie Quibodeaux on EMS Day, D.C The GenMed Show Episode 6: The Hills Have I's (http://www.genmedshow.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82:episode-6-qthe-hills-have-isq&catid=37:current-episode&Itemid=61) Ms Paramedic blog (http://msparamedic.com/) Ms Paramedic on Twitter (http://twitter.com/msparamedic) EMS on the Hill (NAEMT main page) (http://www.naemt.org/advocacy/EMSontheHillDay.aspx) ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) --------------------------- Song this week: Brother Love (http://www.brotherloverocks.com/index.php) with "Summertime" (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. ————————————- Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/). Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 51:27 Top Ten Failed Chronicles of EMS Names http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/18/top-ten-failed-coems-names/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/18/top-ten-failed-coems-names/#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:43:36 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=4034 MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/13/nremt-airway-mgmt-episode-223/feed/ 5 airway,emergency medical services,ems,EMT,exam,jamie davis,medic,nremt,paramedic,podmedic,skills,test MedicCast Episode 223 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra, MedicCast Episode 223 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/itunesnew.jpg) Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly MedicCast Listener Deals at GoDaddy.com (http://godaddy.com/) Code BLU27 gets you 10% off your order at checkout Code POD27 gets you 10% off any web hosting order at checkout Try them out and get your piece of the internet at GoDaddy.com (http://godaddy.com/)! -------------------------- Listener Links: NYC EMS Rapper link (http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/06/02/2010-06-02_paramedicturnedrapper_turns_to_youtube_to_promote_music_videos_about_ems_unit.html) Inflight Emergencies Article (http://www.jems.com/article/patient-care/handling-flight-medical-emerge) Inflight Emergencies MedicCast Episode 56 (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2007/03/04/inflight-treatment-nitroglycerine-and-episode-56/) EMS News--- Medical Community Responds to Prescription Drug Abuse (http://www.prweb.com/releases/drugabuse/painmanagement/prweb4010774.htm) Secondhand Car Seats May Not be 'Bargain' (http://www.lincolncourier.com/lifestyles/family/x1182282453/Secondhand-childs-car-seat-may-not-be-bargain-EMT-says) EMSA Issues First Heat Alert (http://www.newsok.com/emsa-issues-first-heat-alert-of-season-in-oklahoma-city-area/article/3465005?custom_click=pod_headline_health) -------------- Tip This Week --- Patient Airway Management Before anything else, establishment of a patent airway is the top priority when dealing with patients with multiple problems. A good knowledge of anatomy and physiology is the starting point for airway management. The team approach is very important when dealing with a potentially difficult airway. The leader of the team should be established, and team coordination under his guidance should be expected. There are different devices or equipment that can be used to open up the airway, some of them are the supraglottic airway devices and combitubes. In the process of intubation, EMS providers should always have a back up plan in case the intubation fails and solutions should be prepared in advance. For practical reason, airway management has been divided into four (4) algorithms. * Main algorithm * Crash algorithm * Difficult airway algorithm * Failed airway algorithm For more details on the airway algorithms and airway management, follow the links below. Airway Management in the ICU (http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/443567) NREMT Exam Coordinator Documents (https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/exam_coord_man.asp) Supraglottic Airway Devices (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/578622_17) ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) --------------------------- Song this week: Laura Clapp (http://www.lauraclapp.com/) with "I’m Not Responsible" (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. ————————————- Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 59:40 Prehospital Management of Drowning, Immersion Injuries and Episode 222 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/06/drowning-episode-222/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/06/drowning-episode-222/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:40:05 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=3951 MedicCast Episode 222

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/06/drowning-episode-222/feed/ 5 aspiration,drowning,ems,near drowning,swimming,water,water accidents MedicCast Episode 222 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra, MedicCast Episode 222 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/itunesnew.jpg) Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly MedicCast Listener Deals at GoDaddy.com (http://godaddy.com/) Code BLU27 gets you 10% off your order at checkout Code POD27 gets you 10% off any web hosting order at checkout Try them out and get your piece of the internet at GoDaddy.com (http://godaddy.com/)! -------------------------- EMS News--- Tropical Storm Ravages Central America (http://www.emsresponder.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=13488&) Ambulance Strikes Horse (http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/east_bay&id=7470917) Woman Hurt in Ambulance-Moose Collision (http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/05/31/ambulance-moose-injury-531.html) -------------- Tip This Week --- Drowning and Near Drowning Emergencies Summer season is here and so we are expecting a lot of people going to beaches, pools, and lakes for swimming and water sports to cool the heat down. Together with these activities are the occurrence of water injuries like drowning and near-drowning. To prepare EMS providers in responding to such cases, they should review their skills in this area including factors to consider like water salinity and contents (ie. chemicals, bacteria, soil), presence of trauma, water temperature, alcohol and drug use and causes. The outcome of the event is determined by the success or failure of BLS provided at the scene. Initial treatment should be geared toward ensuring adequacy of the airway, breathing, and circulation, with attention given to cervical spine stabilization if the scenario suggests spinal trauma or if the event is unwitnessed. Rescue breathing should be initiated as early as possible, even while the victim is still in the water if the situation allows. Also check the oropharynx for presence of debris and should be removed with a finger-sweep maneuver if visible. As always, scene safety is very important to remember in these cases. We would want to make sure that the rescuers will not turn out to be the ones needing help. For more information and further review on this featured tip, follow the links provided below. EMS Responder Article on Surviving Drowning (http://www.emsresponder.com/print/EMS-Magazine/Surviving-Drowning/1$12665) eMedicine on Near Drowning (http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/908677-overview) CDC Page on Healthy Swimming & Recreational Water Topics (http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/) ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) --------------------------- Song this week: Julia Wilde with "People Like Us" (http://image.iodalliance.com/release/thumbs_60/105213-72.jpg)Julia Wilde (http://redirect2.iodalliance.com/artist.php?id=87D70BD5239CD9D93BC67EF8C5018EBEDDA2B5198538F9D27662371B805A77E6) (http://redirect2.iodalliance.com/download_track.php?id=B7C40BB77F4C7CD503E66FF2B2471D3D8A21868D75CC48228D65A56A9F85730F48C2205E593761A3AD91D1EF80E5FF80) (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 41:00 EMS Review on Atrial Flutter and Episode 221 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/31/atrial-flutter-episode-221/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/31/atrial-flutter-episode-221/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 11:00:03 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=3763 MedicCast Episode 221

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/31/atrial-flutter-episode-221/feed/ 0 arrhythmia,atrial fibrillation,atrial flutter,atrial flutter treatment,chf,congestive heart failure,ems,EMT,jamie davis,paramedic,podcast,podmedic MedicCast Episode 221 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra, MedicCast Episode 221 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/itunesnew.jpg) Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly MedicCast Listener Deals at GoDaddy.com (http://godaddy.com/) Code BLU27 gets you 10% off your order at checkout Code POD27 gets you 10% off any web hosting order at checkout Try them out and get your piece of the internet at GoDaddy.com (http://godaddy.com/)! -------------------------- Listener Chris Shared this link from KYW in Philadelphia where they are doing a ride along with Philly EMS to learn about their service (http://www.kyw1060.com/pages/7338831.php)! EMS News--- DeKalb County Unable to Provide Ambulance for Patient (http://www.emsresponder.com/web/online/Top-EMS-News/DeKalb-County--Ga-Unable-to-Provide-Ambulance-for-Patient/1$13027) Laughter Works Like a Workout (http://edition.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/04/28/laughter.health.benefits/index.html) Many in U.S. Have at Least 1 Heart Risk Factor (http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=115753) -------------- Tip This Week --- Atrial Flutter Atrial flutter is a rhythm disorder involving a rapid heart rate, in which the upper heart chambers (atria) are stimulated to contract in a very disorganized and abnormal manner. Though atrial flutter is somewhat similar with atrial fibrillation, the underlying mechanism of atrial flutter makes it amenable to cure this arrhythmia with percutaneous catheter-based techniques In atrial fibrillation, the atria are stimulated to contract very quickly and differently from the normal pattern. The impulses are sent to the ventricles in an irregular pattern. This makes the ventricles beat abnormally, leading to an irregular (and usually fast) pulse. In atrial flutter, the ventricles may beat very fast, but in a regular pattern. Causes of atrial flutter include cardiac issues like RHD, CHD, left ventricular dysfunction and postcardiac surgery. Other disorders like thyroid disease, obesity, pulmonary disease and PE have been associated with atrial fibrillation and flutter. Emergency treatment of atrial flutter are aimed at getting the heart back to normal rhythm through administration of intravenous (IV) drugs such as dofetilide, amiodarone, or ibutilide. Long-term treatment varies depending on the cause of the atrial fibrillation or flutter. Medications to slow the heartbeat may include beta blockers, calcium channel blockers and digitalis. Blood thinners are also given to reduce the risk of blood clots. For more on atrial flutter, EMS providers and students may follow the links below NIH Medline on Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000184.htm) National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/arr/arr_types.html) WedMD: Atrial Flutter (http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/151210-overview) ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) --------------------------- Song this week: Mercury in Summer (http://www.facebook.com/MercuryinSummer) with “No I Won’t Let You Go” (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMTP, BA, AAS clean 48:40