Podcast for EMT Paramedics and EMS Students » tv http://www.mediccast.com/blog A blog for the MedicCast Podcast for EMT's, Paramedics and EMS Providers Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:45:53 +0000 en hourly 1 A blog for the MedicCast Podcast for EMT's, Paramedics and EMS Providers Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no Jamie Davis, the Podmedic podmedic@mac.com podmedic@mac.com (Jamie Davis, the Podmedic) A blog for the MedicCast Podcast for EMT's, Paramedics and EMS Providers Podcast for EMT Paramedics and EMS Students » tv http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.mediccast.com/blog It’s not like he’s DEAD! A Farewell to Mark Glencorse http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/09/its-not-like-hes-dead/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/09/its-not-like-hes-dead/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:41:48 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=4376 MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary

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The news came down last week that EMS blogger Mark Glencorse was closing down the 999Medic.com blog. The wailing could be heard across the internet far and wide. Paramedics were afraid to intubate anymore and voices were heard lamenting the loss of this giant of emergency medical services in social media.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/09/its-not-like-hes-dead/feed/ 0 blog,blogger,jamie davis,mark glencorse,mediccast,podmedic,tv,video,Weekly Commentary MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary iTunes | Zune | Podcast - Subscribe to for free! ---- The news came down last week that EMS blogger Mark Glencorse was closing down the 999Medic.com blog. The wailing could be heard across the internet far and wi... MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary (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%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/podcasts/MedicCastTV.xml) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/podcasts/MedicCastTV.xml) - Subscribe to for free! ---- The news came down last week that EMS blogger Mark Glencorse was closing down the 999Medic.com blog. The wailing could be heard across the internet far and wide. Paramedics were afraid to intubate anymore and voices were heard lamenting the loss of this giant of emergency medical services in social media. WAIT A MINUTE! It's not like he's dead or anything. Mark will still be around and hopefully we can do a transatlantic arm twist to bring him on the MedicCast from time to time. In any case, I expect Mark will return to the social media arena in some capacity and I look forward to the journal articles and the blog post collection he is rumored to be putting out in book form. Kudos to you Mark! Thanks for sharing your wisdom and insight into the world of pre-hospital medicine. ---------- Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no MedicCast TV – Twilight Eclipse Wolf-Bare-Taylor Syndrome http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/26/twilight-eclipse-wolf/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/26/twilight-eclipse-wolf/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:19:34 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=4256 MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary

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With the release of the latest installment in the Twilight movie saga this week, I thought it would be important to cover some of the unusual injuries and medical presentations EMS providers might see over the coming weeks. Check out the next week’s Twilight Eclipse Cullen’s Arrhythmia Video.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/26/twilight-eclipse-wolf/feed/ 1 ecg,eclipse,edward,emergency,ems,EMT,jacob,jamie davis,medical,medicine,paramedic,podcast MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary iTunes | Zune | Podcast - Subscribe to for free! ---- With the release of the latest installment in the Twilight movie saga this week, I thought it would be important to cover some of the unusual injuries and med... MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary (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%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/podcasts/MedicCastTV.xml) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/podcasts/MedicCastTV.xml) - Subscribe to for free! ---- With the release of the latest installment in the Twilight movie saga this week, I thought it would be important to cover some of the unusual injuries and medical presentations EMS providers might see over the coming weeks. Check out the next week's Twilight Eclipse Cullen's Arrhythmia Video (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/02/twilight-eclipse-cullen/). Some of you may have already seen some of these unusual effects following the release of “New Moon” last holiday season.  Because of that I will start off with the new syndrome known only as Wolf-Bare-Taylor Syndrome. This should not be confused with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. “Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a heart condition in which there is an extra electrical pathway or circuit in the heart. The condition can lead to episodes of tachycardia and is one of the most common causes of tachycardia in infants and children.” Thank you Dr. Know-it-all! No, I’m talking about the Wolf-Bare-Taylor syndrome. Bare-Wolf effect as it is sometimes called is characterized by periods of syncope, near syncope, or lightheadedness coupled with short bursts of tachycardia, facial flushing, and forced air exhalation or sighing. The syndrome usually affects soccer moms between the ages of 30 to 45 and often follows sighting of shirtless teenage actors during movie screenings. Treatments are mostly palliative and include oxygen, splashing cold water on the face, cold shower, or just leaving her the heck alone so she can finish the movie. A 12-lead ecg is NOT necessary as nothing of note will show up in most cases. EMS providers may test for the disorder by adding any recent promotional pictures of Taylor Lautner to their EMS bags and showing them while noting increases in pulse and respirations. The American Heart Association could not be reached for comment. Come back next week when I’ll look at the newly discovered “Cullen’s Arrhythmia.” Don’t forget, you can sign up for free updates and download of all MedicCast TV episodes in iTunes and the Zune marketplace.  Don’t miss the weekly MedicCast EMS radio show and podcast posted each Sunday night and ready for you to listen to each Monday morning. ---------- Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no MedicCast TV – Will Sexy CPR Training Save More Lives? http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/10/mediccast-tv-sexy-cpr/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/10/mediccast-tv-sexy-cpr/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:50:11 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=4026 MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary

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This week’s episode of the MedicCast TV commentary features host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic talking about what a viewer sent in as a new method of CPR Training.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/10/mediccast-tv-sexy-cpr/feed/ 0 aed,cardiac arrest,CPR,davis,jamie,sexy,the podmedic,training,tv,video MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary iTunes | Zune | Podcast - Subscribe to for free! ---- This week's episode of the MedicCast TV commentary features host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic talking about what a viewer sent in as a new method of CPR Training. MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary (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%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/podcasts/MedicCastTV.xml) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/podcasts/MedicCastTV.xml) - Subscribe to for free! ---- This week's episode of the MedicCast TV commentary features host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic talking about what a viewer sent in as a new method of CPR Training. Super Sexy CPR Commentary Will using alternative training methodology result in better training and more widespread application of bystander CPR in the field? That is the topic of this episode of the MedicCast TV weekly EMS commentary video. ------- Super Sexy CPR Video link (http://supersexycpr.com/) Sure these folks get some of the details wrong and the positioning is more for scandalous effect that effective CPR but that said, it does show one thing very well. It doesn't take very long to show the basics of CPR and train a layperson on how to do it. If you can keep them as interested in watching as this video did, they will probably NEVER forget what you (or your shapely manikins) teach them! ------ Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no Brand New – MedicCast TV is on the Air! http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/10/mediccast-tv-is-on-the-air/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/10/mediccast-tv-is-on-the-air/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:57:34 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=4076 I wanted you to be among the first to know about the brand new weekly short video commentary show I’ve started called MedicCast TV.  Episodes come out every Friday and are short, fun and to the point!

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/10/mediccast-tv-is-on-the-air/feed/ 0 MedicCast Episode 222 – Video Version http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/07/mediccast-episode-222-video-version/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/07/mediccast-episode-222-video-version/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:10:02 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=3962 Watch the new video version of the MedicCast program for EMTs, paramedics, and other emergency medical services providers. Find more at MedicCast.TV or in iTunes.

This week’s show has host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic covering the normal listener email, news and commentary, and finally the tip of the week. This week’s tip is a review of the rescue, treatment and long term care considerations for drowning and near drowning patients.

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I can’t believe it, but just a few days after I talked with Mark about the Oprah Network Chronicles of EMS development, Mark came back on the show to talk about the new “Name That Show” contest they’re having.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/03/coems-name-the-show/feed/ 0 chronicles of ems,coems,contest,jamie davis,mark glencorse,the podmedic,tv MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary iTunes | Zune | Podcast - Subscribe to for free! ---- I can't believe it, but just a few days after I talked with Mark about the Oprah Network Chronicles of EMS development, MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary (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%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/podcasts/MedicCastTV.xml) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/podcasts/MedicCastTV.xml) - Subscribe to for free! ---- I can't believe it, but just a few days after I talked with Mark about the Oprah Network Chronicles of EMS development, Mark came back on the show to talk about the new "Name That Show (http://ChroniclesOfEMS.com/name-the-show)" contest they're having. Apparently the TV bigwigs think that "the Reality Show" (Chronicles of EMS: the Reality Show) is not a good name to catch the public eye. Ted Setla, Mark Glencorse and Justin Schorr have decided that YOU should pick the new name. They've offered up a really cool grand prize, too! A new iPad and a guest spot on Chronicles of EMS with free round trip and accomodations! ----- Find out more at ChroniclesOfEMS.com/name-the-show (http://ChroniclesOfEMS.com/name-the-show).  Enter with as many ideas as you want. Rules and entry guidelines are available at the link above. ----- Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no Chronicles of EMS Meets Oprah on MedicCast TV http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/02/chronicles-meets-oprah/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/02/chronicles-meets-oprah/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:54:41 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=3943 MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary

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I got a chance to speak with Mark Glencorse, star of the Chronicles of EMS Reality Series today. He told me about the latest development for the show – They Might Get on the Oprah Network!

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/02/chronicles-meets-oprah/feed/ 1 chronicles of ems,emergency,ems,EMT,health,jamie davis,mark glencorse,medical,paramedic,service,the podmedic,tv MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary iTunes | Zune | Podcast - Subscribe to for free! ---- I got a chance to speak with Mark Glencorse, star of the Chronicles of EMS Reality Series today. He told me about the latest development for the show - They M... MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary (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%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/podcasts/MedicCastTV.xml) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/podcasts/MedicCastTV.xml) - Subscribe to for free! ---- I got a chance to speak with Mark Glencorse, star of the Chronicles of EMS Reality Series today. He told me about the latest development for the show - They Might Get on the Oprah Network! Check out this episode of the MedicCast TV where I got a chance to have Mark skype in for a video conference about the news and to tell me how all of the EMS community could help get the word out and vote for the show at ChroniclesOfEMS.com/vote (http://chroniclesofems.com/vote). ----- Find more EMS TV shows like this one at MedicCast.TV (http://MedicCast.TV) or check out our channel at MedicCast.Blip.TV (http://mediccast.blip.tv/). ----- Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no Support Bringing Chronicles of EMS to Oprah Network http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/02/ems-on-oprah/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/02/ems-on-oprah/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:16:25 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=3936 To the MedicCast Community:

I got this in from Ted Setla, director and creator of the Chronicles of EMS reality series and other great programs for the emergency medical services. Lend this project your support! Get a real EMS show on TV with your vote.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/02/ems-on-oprah/feed/ 0 . . . You Might Be an EMS Patient http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/28/you-might-be-an-ems-patient/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/28/you-might-be-an-ems-patient/#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 10:27:51 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=3775 MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary

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The other day, I wrote about the conundrum faced by my friend, Justin Schorr, the Happy Medic when he had to define what a patient is to his leadership in San Francisco EMS. Read my previous article on definition of a patient.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/28/you-might-be-an-ems-patient/feed/ 2 define,definition,ems,EMT,happy medic,jamie davis,justin schorr,paramedic,patient,podmedic,tv,video MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary iTunes | Zune | Podcast - Subscribe to for free! ---- The other day, I wrote about the conundrum faced by my friend, Justin Schorr, the Happy Medic when he had to define what a patient is to his leadership in San... MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary (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%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/podcasts/MedicCastTV.xml) | (http://mediccast.com/images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/podcasts/MedicCastTV.xml) - Subscribe to for free! ---- The other day, I wrote about the conundrum faced by my friend, Justin Schorr, the Happy Medic (http://thehappymedic.com) when he had to define what a patient is to his leadership in San Francisco EMS. Read my previous article on definition of a patient (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/27/define-patient/). Since then, I realized that it's not only us who are confused. Our patients are confused about whether they are a patient or not. In a nod to the great comedian, Jeff Foxworthy, I give you my list of ways you can help pick out the patients from the non patients while working as an EMT or Paramedic in the field.  Feel free to add your own in the comments to this post below.  Maybe I'll share them in a future video installment here at MedicCast TV. ----- You Might Be A Patient If . . . * If you have ever refused to go to the hospital after your children called 911 because you didn't want to inconvenience anyone - you might be a patient. * If your drug dealer cut your heroin with something "really rad" and you just stopped breathing - you might be a patient. * If your best friend just dared you to ride your bike off the roof of the garage and you did it - you might be a patient. * If your cell phone is ringing and you can't answer it because you just blew your hands off with an illegal firework - you might be a patient. * If you just set fire to your face because you had to have a smoke while on oxygen for your emphysema - you might be a patient. * If you can scratch parts of your back you've never been able to reach before after riding your skate board - you might be a patient. * If you've been out in a thunderstorm and you can't let go of your golf club because it's fused to your hand - you might be a patient. * If the paramedic in front of you knows your last four days of blood sugar readings better than you do - you might be a patient. * If your five day bout of indigestion gets even worse after 5 hours of yard work without a break - you might be a patient. * If you just stocked up on pharmacy's remaining supply of diet pills just recalled by the FDA for "supposedly" harmful side effects like "black, tarry stools" and "explosive flatulence" - you might be a patient. Share Your "Patient Moments" Have your own ". . . you might be a patient" sayings, record them yourself and tag them on YouTube with MedicCast or leave them as a comment below. You can also email them to me here at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com). --- Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no EMS Week Has Got to Go! http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/21/ems-week-has-got-to-go/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/21/ems-week-has-got-to-go/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 17:51:17 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=3746 MedicCast TV Weekly Video Commentary

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EMS week “celebrations” across the country are wrapping up this week with the usual fizzle. There have been more than a few blog articles echoing this sentiment like this post over at “Too Old to Work, Too Young to Retire.”

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