MedicCast TV Short Segments

Sharps Terminator Wins Product Innovator Pick and EMS Safety Kudos

podmedic — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:54:23 +0000

Once in a while you find a gem of a product at conferences like EMS Today and I was very excited when I stumbled across the Sharps Terminator from Medical Safety Solutions, Inc. (www.SharpsTerminator.us) In this video I interview Dennis DeCiancio, Sr. while he demonstrates this small device that may eliminate the need for giant sharps container everywhere we work in the health care industry.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Features Rescuers and AED Saves

podmedic — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:28:36 +0000

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (www.SCA-Aware.org) is one of those groups who support EMS and emergency health care systems by calling attention to the things that can be done to improve cardiac arrest rescue rates. Carissa Caramanis O’Brien returns with a special interview with two “rescuers” responsible for saves using prompt and high quality CPR, AEDs, and 911 rescue services.

Ted Setla Talks about Code STEMI Series Project at EMS 10 Awards

podmedic — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:56:01 +0000

Ted Setla is one of the innovators to watch in emergence medical services because of the ways he tells stories about what we in EMS do every day. His new Code STEMI project he has been working on alongside co-creator Tom Bouthillet is just one example of that powerful story telling style he brings to his video projects.

Cam Pollock from Physio-Control on Future Plans and Innovations

podmedic — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:34:16 +0000

Whenever I get a chance to sit down and talk with Cam Pollock, VP of Marketing at Physio-Control, I take it. While at the EMS 10 Innovator Awards ceremony at EMS Today 2012 this year, Cam was gracious enough to sit down and talk about some of the changes at Physio-Control, Inc. after their divestiture from Medtronic Corporation.

Clear Collar Innovates on the Old Standard Cervical Collar

podmedic — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:14:13 +0000

I always enjoy checking out all of the new things I see at conferences like EMS Today. I get to see what is new and innovative in emergency medical services tools and techniques for patient care. Clear Collar is one of those items that takes an old standard concept like cervical spine immobilization and says “we can do it better.”

Take a Ride in Our EMS Past with the National EMS Museum Project

podmedic — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:40:07 +0000

Ever wonder what it was like back in the early days of emergency medical services, before we had the very specialized vehicles and equipment we have today? The National EMS Museum is doing that right now by keeping track of the tools of the trade from the history of EMS.

Keith Ishida of Beariatrics Talks About Powerful Testimonials

podmedic — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:56:18 +0000

Carissa Caramanis O’Brien returns at EMS Today 2012 to talk some more with Keith Ishida from BEARiatrics.com in this episode of the MedicCast TV. Keith shares some of the powerful testimonials from patients and emergency medical services professionals about the B.E.A.R. (bariatric equalizing abdominal restraint).

Innovative Vendors Give Hands On Opportunities at EMS Today 2012

podmedic — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:07:51 +0000

MedicCast TV host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic covers EMS Today 2012 in Baltimore and shares some of the reasons you need to attend this conference. With all of the vendors and exhibitors in attendance, it is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on some of the emergency medical services tools you only get to see pictures of in magazines and catalogs.

EMS Educast Host Greg Friese at EMS Today 2012

podmedic — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:35:55 +0000

In this episode of the MedicCast TV short segments series, EMS Garage host, Chris Montera catches up with EMS Educast host, Greg Friese when they met up at the opening of the exhibit hall at EMS Today 2012. Greg and Chris discuss some of the amazing educational offerings at the conference this year including some of the leaders in emergency medical services social media like Kelly Grayson from “A Day in the Life of an Ambulance Driver” blog.

BEARiatrics Shows Innovative Options at EMS Today 2012

podmedic — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:16:55 +0000

Carissa Caramanis O’Brien is back and joined us at EMS Today 2012 to chat with our coverage sponsors, BEARiatrics.com in this episode of the MedicCast TV short segments series. Carissa and Keith Ishida from BEARiatrics look at why we picked this as one of our top product picks last year at EMS Today 2011.

First Look Coverage of EMS Today 2012

podmedic — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:50:14 +0000

In this episode of the MedicCast TV short segments series, host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, is joined by EMS Garage host, Chris Montera. The two of them look forward to the EMS Today 2012 conference starting while the vendors and exhibitors set up in the background.

ICE Responder Rehab Cooling Device Gets a Product Innovator Pick at EMS World Expo

podmedic — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:29:21 +0000

ICE (Interchangeable Cooling Environment) responder cooling devices gets ProMed Network Executive Producer Anne Robinson’s pick for EMS World Expo 2011 product innovator. Anne and the team welcome EMSInnovations.com in to the ProMed Network podcast studio Finale Episode as one of their product innovator picks in this video segment from the final day at EMS World Expo 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

iPCR an Innovator and Product Pick from ProMed Network at EMS World Expo

podmedic — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:17:30 +0000

GenMed Show host Natalie Quebodeaux shares her EMS World Expo 2011 innovative product pick for the big Finale episode. iPCR wins her EMS Innovator pick for their innovative and ground breaking iPad based patient care reporting software that makes it much easier for the EMT and paramedic in the field.

Ferno PowerTraxx Stair Chair a Product Innovator Pick from EMS World Expo 2011

podmedic — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:04:28 +0000

Chris Montera, host of the EMS Garage brings his product pick for EMS World Expo 2011 in for the big Finale Episode recorded LIVE from the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation sponsored podcast studio. Ferno announced that they will soon be releasing a new POWERED stair chair. Their booth was swamped with EMTs and paramedics looking to try out the product for themselves.

EMS World Publisher Scott Cravens Stops By ProMed Finale Video Episode from EMS World Expo 2011

podmedic — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:50:45 +0000

As the ProMed Network podcast team wraps of the big Day 3 Finale Episode from EMS World Expo 2011, EMS World publisher Scott Cravens stops by to talk about the show’s successes and looks forward to the next year’s event in New Orleans. Jamie Davis, the Podmedic steps out from behind the live editing gear to join Chris Montera and Carissa O’Brien as they chat with Scott about what a success EMS World Expo 2011 has been.

International Paramedic Certification Standards Discussion from EMS World Expo 2011

podmedic — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:38:23 +0000

Chris Montera, Scott Kier, and Natalie Quebodeaux were joined in the Finale Video segment from EMS World Expo 2011 by Paramedic Educator Michael Touchstone from the Philadelphia Fire Academy. They discuss a recent white paper calling for an international paramedic certification level that would allow paramedics from different countries to travel, work, and provide care worldwide.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Draws Attention to Survival and System Improvement

podmedic — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:15:29 +0000

Dr. Ben Bobrow shares some of his thoughts about system and community awareness of sudden cardiac arrest. This segment of the Day 3 Finale Video Episode was recorded LIVE from EMS World Expo 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada in the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation sponsored ProMed Podcast Studio.

IntuBrite Choosen by Paramedic Scott Kier as Product Innovator at EMS World Expo 2011

podmedic — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:05:50 +0000

Every year at EMS World Expo 2011, the hosts of the ProMed Network shows in attendance pick their choices for the top product innovators at the event. Scott Kier, paramedic, educator and author of the MedicSBK.com site picked this innovative EMS field intubation tool from IntuBrite.com.

Jon Cloutier from ZOLL Shows Innovative CPR Feedback Technology

podmedic — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:53:58 +0000

In this video episode segment recorded at EMS World Expo 2011, Jon Cloutier from ZOLL shares a look at their heart monitor CPR feedback and rhythm see through monitoring ability. When paramedics and EMTs are working cardiac arrests in the field, it is imperative to minimize interruption of chest compressions even to check the underlying cardiac rhythm. By enabling the ability to see the rhythm “through” the ongoing chest compressions, this ZOLL technology allows emergency responders to be much more effective managing cardiac arrests.

Heart Rescue Project Defines Sudden Cardiac Arrest Care Best Practices

podmedic — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:47:47 +0000

As part of the ProMed Network EMS podcast coverage of EMS World Expo 2011, several groundbreaking projects, companies and organizations came on board for sponsorship support. One of these was the Medtronic Foundation Heart Rescue Project, a program that highlights success stories in selected EMS systems where they are improving sudden cardiac arrest survival rates. They sponsored this video episode of the EMS Leadership Podcast with host Chris Cebollero.

Chuck Kearns of NAEMT Chats on EMS Standing Orders at EMS World Expo

podmedic — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:06:51 +0000

This episode of the MedicCast TV short segments comes from part of the Live EMS Standing Orders podcast recorded at EMS World Expo 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada back in August. Hosts Brad Buck and Matt Fults got the chance to sit down with Chuck Kearns, a director at the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT.org) and A. J. Heightman from JEMS.com.

BLS EMS System Solution for 12-Lead ECG Capture in the Field

podmedic — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:34:10 +0000

At EMS World Expo 2011, the team of ProMed Network podcasters had the opportunity to check out many of the latest product developments in emergency medical care. Among the most exciting for those interested in improving cardiac care in every system whether capable of advance cardiac care or not is the ReadyLink 12-Lead ECG from Physio-Control.

EMS Grants Discussed on First Few Moments at EMS World Expo 2011

podmedic — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:50:35 +0000

EMS1.com’s Sarah Wilson chats with First Few Moments guest host Scott Kier about the EMS grants process and how EMSGrantsHelp.com is working to smooth that process for emergency medical services around the country. EMS1.com was the episode sponsor for First Few Moments at EMS World Expo and the ProMed Network thanks them for their support of the event coverage from the podcast studio.

Simple Transport Solution Simplifies Majority of Bariatric Cot Transport Challenges

podmedic — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:37:39 +0000

Bruce M. Latourelle from BEARiatrics.com joins MedicCast host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic on this video episode segment from EMS World Expo 2011. BEARiatrics sponsored that episode of the MedicCast from the conference and the ProMed Network Team was happy to have them join us to share some of the exceptional features of their product – a device that turns most standard, modern EMS cots into a unit that could be used for the majority of bariatric patients without the huge cost of a special ambulance or even a bariatric cot.

RescueNet 12-Lead From ZOLL for Free with EMS Leadership Podcast

podmedic — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:10:03 +0000

Amy Smith from ZOLL, Inc. sits down with Chris Cebollero of the EMS Leadership Podcast at EMS World Expo 2011 on Day 1. ZOLL was the episode sponsor for the EMS Leadership Podcast and Chris talks with Amy about an exciting announcement by ZOLL about their RescueNet 12-Lead transmission and receiving software.

Dr. Paul Satterlee Shares Thoughts on Lucas Mechanical CPR Device

podmedic — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:03:14 +0000

As part of the opening show recorded at EMS World Expo last week, Dr. Paul Satterlee sat in on the joint EMS Garage – MedicCast episode sponsored by Physio-Control to share some thoughts about using the LUCAS device from Physio-Control to perform mechanical compressions during cardiac arrest care. These devices save resources and are thought to perform better, more consistent compressions that a human doing manual compressions.

Dr. Ben Bobrow on the Medtronic Foundation Heart Rescue Project

podmedic — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:16:42 +0000

Dr Ben Bobrow talks with ProMed Networks own Carissa Caramanis O’Brien about the Heart Rescue Project (Funded by the Medtronic Foundation). The Heart Rescue Project takes five emergency medical systems from around the country and helps them to identify and implement improvements in cardiac care and especially cardiac arrest survival rates. The five programs include both rural, urban, and suburban systems and the focus of the project encompasses the whole emergency care process from top to bottom, from bystander actions, 911 dispatch, EMS response and hospital care.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Increases Awareness For EMTs and Paramedics

podmedic — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:08:21 +0000

Carissa Caramanis O’Brien chats with Dr Ben Bobrow about the importance of keeping our eyes firmly focused on improving survival rates for sudden cardiac arrest victims. This can best be accomplished when all emergency medical technicians and paramedics work to improve their own skills, continue to educate themselves about the science of cardiac arrest and collaborate with other parts of their EMS system and communities to bring other resources into the response.

New Product Innovators on the Final Day at EMS World Expo

podmedic — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:41:49 +0000

Chris Montera, the Geeky Medic and Carissa Caramanis O’Brien share their thoughts from the final day at EMS World Expo 2011 in Las Vegas. With the special finale episode in the ProMed Network podcast studio just a few hours away, the two hosts talk about their excitement at seeing the Expo Product Innovators chosen by the podcast team.

Dr. Greg Mears on Medtronic Foundation Heart Rescue Project

podmedic — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:34:43 +0000

Dr. Greg Mears joins Carissa Caramanis O’Brien in the Medtronic Foundation Podcast Studio at EMS World Expo 2011 to talk about the Heart Rescue Project. The Project identifies best practices for improving outcomes in sudden cardiac arrest survival rates. Sudden cardiac death is a devastating public health problem that requires all emergency medical services systems nationwide to focus their efforts on ways to improve system wide health and community response.

Paramedic Rick Murray from ACEP on EMS World Expo 2011 and Safety

podmedic — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:57:17 +0000

Paramedic Rick Murray from the American College of Emergency Physicians is joined by Carissa Caramanis O’Brien to chat about their new educational initiatives and offerings at ACEP.org. ACEP has a booth here at EMS World Expo 2011 and is handing out a lot of information on EMS education, mass casualty and disaster training for EMTs and paramedics and much more.

What’s New in Ambulances with EMS1.com and ProMed Network at EMS World Expo

podmedic — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:49:35 +0000

Chris Montera and Carissa O’Brien return with more coverage from the show floor for EMS1.com and the ProMed Network. Today they check out some new developments in ambulances including a new unit purchased by Chris Montera’s service in Eagle County Colorado. More to come from MedicCast.tv and EMS1.com from EMS World Expo 2011.

EMS1.com and ProMed Network Day 1 coverage from EMS World Expo 2011

podmedic — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:44:11 +0000

More info from EMS World Expo 2011 with Chris Montera and Carissa O’Brien for our partners at EMS1.com. Chris and Carissa share some of their further thoughts and impressions from Day 1 at EMS World Expo after the first day has wound down.

Huge Mass Casualty Event and More From EMS World Expo 2011 Day 2

podmedic — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:42:47 +0000

Chris Montera, host of the EMS Garage and Carissa Caramanis O’Brien check for Day 2 at EMS World Expo 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Among the major events they witnessed was a huge mass casualty drill staged by local agencies in the parking lot outside of the convention center.

Impressions from Day 1 at EMS World Expo in Las Vegas

podmedic — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:37:33 +0000

EMS Garage host Chris Montera and ProMed Network New Media Ventures Director Carissa O’Brien share their thoughts about the first day of this major annual event for emergency medical services.

Paramedics and EMTs from around the world were in attendance for education sessions, keynotes, and amazing product demonstrations in the exhibit hall.

Michael Szczygiel from Thomco Insurance on Risk Management Aspects of EMS Culture of Safety

podmedic — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:42:48 +0000

Carissa Caramanis O’Brien (BaselineVitals.com) chats with Michael Szczygiel from Thomco Insurance at the EMS Culture of Safety Conference. Mike works in risk management and risk assessment for EMS and hospital organizations working with Thomco. An important part of managing risk and reducing liability exposure is creating a culture of safety inside the organization.

Ron Siarnicki from the National Fallen Firefighters’ Foundation on EMS Culture of Safety

podmedic — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:26:57 +0000

Ron Siarnicki from the National Fallen Firefighters’ Foundation talks with Carissa Caramanis O’Brien (BaselineVitals.com) at the EMS Culture of Safety Conference. The NAEMSP represents many of our EMS medical directors. Safety is in the forefront of the initiatives of the Foundation and Ron talks about the importance of how this is approached by fire departments across the country.

Ted Delbridge from the NAEMSP on EMS Culture of Safety

podmedic — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:23:54 +0000

In this interview with Ted Delbridge from the National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians (NAEMSP), Carissa Caramanis O’Brien (BaselineVitals.com) asks more from the attendees at the EMS Culture of Safety Conference. The NAEMSP represents many of our EMS medical directors.

Glenn Luedtke and NAEMT Talk About EMS Culture of Safety Strategy

podmedic — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:47:24 +0000

In this interview with Glenn Luedtke from the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), we present more coverage with Carissa Caramanis O’Brien (BaselineVitals.com) reporting for the MedicCast community from the EMS Culture of Safety Conference. The NAEMT represents all of us at the national level and they are an important part of promoting any changes in our EMS Culture of Safety.

Vince Robbins of MONOC Brings Hospital Safety Culture to EMS

podmedic — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:36:21 +0000

Carissa Caramanis O’Brien of BaselineVitals.com reports for the MedicCast from the Emergency Medical Services Culture of Safety Conference in Arlington, Virginia. Carissa interviewed many prominent attendees including Vince Robbins from MONOC.org (New Jersey’s Hospital Service Corporation).

EMS Culture of Safety Thoughts from Andrew Roszak of HRSA

podmedic — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:24:22 +0000

Carissa Caramanis O’Brien of BaselineVitals.com reports for the MedicCast from the recent EMS Culture of Safety Conference in Arlington, Virginia. In this interview segment, Carissa chats with our good friend Andrew Roszak from the Health Resources Service Administration (HRSA) about how important this safety strategy conference is to the emergency medical services community.

IAFC and Chris Shimer Chime in on EMS Culture of Safety

podmedic — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:13:30 +0000

In our continuing coverage of the EMS Culture of Safety Conference that happened last week in Arlington, VA, Carissa Caramanis O’Brien from BaselineVitals.com interviews paramedic Chris Shimer. Chris is representing EMS from the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC).

Keith Griffiths from Red Flash Group on EMS Safety Culture Strategy

podmedic — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:57:24 +0000

The EMS Culture of Safety conference was held recently in Arlington, Virginia hosted by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Carissa Caramanis O’Brien from BaselineVitals.com attended the conference for the MedicCast to interview attendees and EMS leaders. Keith Griffiths, a former editor of JEMS (the Journal of Emergency Medical Services), was invited by ACEP to attend and along with the Red Flash Group, assist in crafting the national strategy to create a positive culture of safety in the emergency medical services.

Paramedic Rick Murray, EMS Director for ACEP Talks EMS Safety

podmedic — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:53:39 +0000

Recently in Arlington, VA. Carissa Caramanis O’Brien from BaselineVitals.com attended the EMS Culture of Safety conference. MedicCast was invited in by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) to cover the event. In this interview segment, Carissa interviews paramedic Rick Murray, the ACEP Director of EMS and Disaster Preparedness about how ACEP became involved with this event and how they are moving forward with this initiative.

David Williams of the Insitute for Healthcare Improvement on EMS Culture of Safety

podmedic — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:43:51 +0000

Here’s more of our MedicCast TV coverage of the EMS Culture of Safety Conference that happened recently in Arlington, VA. Carissa Caramanis O’Brien from BaselineVitals.com talks with David Williams from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI.org). David talks about bringing lessons learned by the rest of the healthcare industry about improving patient and provider safety.

Scott Griffith from Outcome Engineering on EMS Culture of Safety Improvements

podmedic — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:45:40 +0000

In our continuing coverage of the EMS Culture of Safety Conference that happened last week in Arlington, VA, Carissa Caramanis O’Brien from BaselineVitals.com interviews Scott Griffith from Outcome Engineering. Scott brings experience from other “higher risk” industries including airlines to talk about building a “Culture of Safety” from the ground up.

Drew Dawson from NHTSA on EMS Culture of Safety Initiative

podmedic — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:50:27 +0000

In this special segment on the EMS Culture of Safety initiative spearheaded by ACEP, field reporter Carissa Caramanis O’Brien interviews Drew Dawson from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) about their involvement with EMS historically and with the new Emergency Medical Services Culture of Safety project. More information on this initiative can be found at EMSCultureofSafety.org and additional reports from the recent conference on the issue are available at MedicCast.tv.

EMS Culture of Safety – Interview with Sabina Braithwaite, ACEP, EMSC

podmedic — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:26:01 +0000

In this special episode segment from the recent EMS Culture of Safety conference in Arlington, VA June 27-28, Dr. Sabina Braithwaite, ACEP, EMSC talks with Carissa O’Brien about the origins and goals of the EMS Culture of Safety Initiative. Find more video segments covering EMS news and topics like this one at MedicCast.TV.

YouTube CPR is Wrong and Your EMS Video Uploads

podmedic — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:29:22 +0000

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Use Your EMS Videos for YouTube Education

Recently, I saw an article about CPR videos on YouTube providing incorrect instruction about resuscitation of people with sudden cardiac arrest. People (including some EMTs and paramedics) were actually alarmed and shocked by this!

Best Free and Cheap EMS Training Resources – MedicCast TV Commentary

podmedic — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:55:58 +0000

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Free & Cheap EMS Training Resources

I am always telling educators and community outreach trainers that there are many different ways to reach out and educate our staff and the public at large about health care issues in our communities. One of the best and cheapest ways to do this is through the multitude of free or inexpensive training resources, coned classess, PSA’s for radio and TV, and downloadable handouts, posters, and study aids from the federal government.