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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.

The fourth group started off discussing their assigned topic operations and crew resource management, touching on specific subjects such as scene operations, bystander’s safety response policies, situational awareness and team work and scheduling and communications. On that note, they came up with questions like where is EMS now, where does EMS want to be, what do they want to do in a strategy perspective, and what are the obstacles and barriers and answered those questions to put things into perspective.

The fifth group followed with their topic on vehicle safety tackling aspects like vehicle design and provider practices when on board the ambulance. One of the things that came up was the provider culture or using seat belts and finding ways to secure equipment and passengers alike while providing care. They recommended was putting out a mandate that requires providers to use seat belts and a possible obstacle that can hinder this progression EMS would be attitude and culture.

Again, a special thank you to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) for inviting the MedicCast team in to cover this special event. Don’t forget to catch all of the special short interview segments from the conference with Carissa Caramanis O’Brien and many of the leaders and consultants attending the conference. You’ll find the EMS Culture of Safety Conference at MedicCast.TV.

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]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:06:15 -0400 operations-and-crew-resource-management-vehicle-s Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 47:05 EMS Provider Health and Wellness, Patient and Provider Safety and Episode 275 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5713 MedicCast Episode 275

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Bringing the first three segments of the final day wrap up from the EMS Culture of Safety conference held in Arlington, Virginia on June 21-22, 2011. After the first day's presentations on safety cultures in other industries and data from various EMS studies, the attendees broke out into groups to work on distinct topics surrounding safety in and around EMS.

The first breakout group to present their brainstormed ideas and key points focused on EMT and paramedic provider health and wellness. A healthy workforce is a safer workforce. Working from that premise, the focus was on ways to improve the overall health of the EMS workforce is an important part of any culture of safety change. The team focused on ways to use positive reinforcement and rewards to encourage changes in lifestyles and behavior.

Second up was the group focused on patient safety, especially medical errors by providers. Using the concepts of "Just Culture" that creates an environment of openness and educational opportunities around errors and reporting, the team hopes to improve the ways providers look at errors and opportunities and move away from disciplinary, personal attack based systems of error reporting and response.

The third segment to wrap up this week's show looked at EMS Provider Safety. While this is often what we think of first in EMS Culture of safety, it was only one of 5 areas discussed at the conference. for the final three EMS Culture of Safety segments from the final day wrap up session, check back here at the MedicCast next week for the final session from this conference.

Again, a special thank you to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) for inviting the MedicCast team in to cover this special event. Don't forget to catch all of the special short interview segments from the conference with Carissa Caramanis O'Brien and many of the leaders and consultants attending the conference. You'll find the EMS Culture of Safety Conference at MedicCast.TV.

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]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:03:52 -0400 ems-provider-health-and-wellness-patient-and-prov Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 35:53 Provider Safety Discussion Part 2, EMS Culture of Safety and Episode 274 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5705 MedicCast Episode 274

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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, 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.

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]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:00:46 -0400 provider-safety-discussion-part-2-ems-culture-of Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 42:54 Provider Safety Discussion Part 1, EMS Culture of Safety and Episode 273 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5697 MedicCast Episode 273

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In this episode, the podmedic together with co-podcaster Carissa O'Brien of Baseline Vitals, 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.

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]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:58:09 -0400 provider-safety-discussion-part-1-ems-culture-of Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 35:01 Accidental EpiPen Injection and Episode 272 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/07/06/accidental-epipen-injection-and-episode-272 MedicCast Episode 272

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The EpiPen is an emergency shot of epinephrine given to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis or an intense allergic reaction due to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs and other allergens as well as idiopathic or exercise-induced anaphylaxis. This can be kept by individuals with a history of anaphylaxis in the past and can be self-injected when the need arises.

What happens if an EpiPen is accidentally injected to an individual who is not really in need of it? In this episode, join in on the discussion with toxicology expert Lisa Booze from the Maryland Poison Center as she provides information on accidental EpiPen injection as well as what EMS professionals can do in such cases.

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]]> Sat, 06 Aug 2011 14:54:03 -0400 accidental-epipen-injection-and-episode-272 Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 34:44 EMS Documentation Types of Narratives and Episode 271 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/06/27/ems-documentation-types-of-narratives-and-episode-271 MedicCast Episode 271

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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.

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]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:00:02 -0400 mediccast-episode-271 Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 42:21 6 Tips for EMS Narrative Writing Part 2 and Episode 270 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/06/19/6-tips-for-ems-narrative-writing-part-2-and-episode-270 MedicCast Episode 270

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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. Below are articles written by this week's guest on narrative reporting and documentation.

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]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:31:41 -0400 6-tips-for-ems-narrative-writing-part-2-and-episod Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 34:54 Narrative Style Documentation Interview with Chris Kaiser and Episode 269 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/06/11/narrative-style-documentation-interview-with-chris-kaiser-and-episode-269 MedicCast Episode 269

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]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:30:07 -0400 narrative-style-documentation-interview-with-chris Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 52:34 Inhalants with Lisa Booze and Episode 268 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/06/05/inhalants-with-lisa-booze-and-episode-268 MedicCast Episode 268

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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.

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]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:12:53 -0400 inhalants-with-lisa-booze-and-episode-268 Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 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 MedicCast Episode 267

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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.

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]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 14:05:36 -0400 nremt-cardiac-skills-part-2-and-episode-267 Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 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 MedicCast Episode 266

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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.

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]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 14:03:23 -0400 nremt-cardiac-skills-part-1-and-episode-266 Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 36:58 NREMT Airway Skills Part 2 and Episode 265 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/09/nremt-airway-skills-part-2-and-episode-265 MedicCast Episode 265

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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.

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]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 21:59:55 -0400 nremt-airway-skills-part-2-and-episode-265 Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 40:14 Disasters, CERT Responders and Episode 264 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/05/02/disasters-cert-responders-and-episode-264 MedicCast Episode 264

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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

Wikipedia on 2010 Haiti Earthquake

Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)

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]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 21:56:08 -0400 disasters-cert-responders-and-episode-264 Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 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 MedicCast Episode 263

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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.

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]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:51:37 -0400 nremt-airway-skills-part-1-and-episode-263 Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 59:20 Caffeine Effects, Overdose and Episode 262 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/04/03/caffeine-overdose-toxicology-segment-and-episode-262 MedicCast Episode 262

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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

Medicine Net on Caffeine

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]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:45:58 -0400 caffeine-effects-overdose-and-episode-262 Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 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 MedicCast Episode 261

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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 continue their interview with David Konig 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 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 who shared his experiences in the field of social media.

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]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:41:51 -0400 ems-today-finale-episode-part-2-and-episode-261 Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 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 MedicCast Episode 260

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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 come together and interview Andy Lovell, GCEMS Chief and discuss Aladtec's EMS scheduling product called EMS Manager 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) 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 also talks about the features of the TK3, an oxygen tank wrench designed to operate in a wider environment.

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]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:37:34 -0400 ems-today-finale-part-1-and-episode-260 Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 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 MedicCast Episode 259

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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, Dana Yost of the Redmond Fire Department in King County, Washington, and paramedic Tim Noonan of Roguemedic.com.

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]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:47:28 -0400 improving-cardiac-arrest-survival-provider-perfor Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 53:33 MedicCast & EMS Garage Joint EMS Today 2011 Kickoff Show http://mediccast.com/blog Join host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic and EMS Garage host Chris Montera as they kick off the ProMed live podcasts from EMS Today 2011 in Baltimore. In this episode, they talk about what's been going on at the preconference sessions, chat with one of the EMS champions within the Federal Government and, look forward to things to come in the rest of the conference.

Find more at http://MedicCast.com/blog with new episodes every week for EMTs, paramedics, and other emergency medical services providers.

]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:59:19 -0500 mediccast-ems-garage-joint-ems-today-2011-kickof Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 47:05 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2008/12/14/critical-incident-stress-and-episode-148/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5359 MedicCast Episode 257

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Tip of the Week: Part 1 EMS Critical Incident Stress Management

Special thanks to Dan McGuire of CISM Perspectives 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

International Critical Stress Foundation

National Center for Crisis Management

Critical Incident Stress Management Part 2 of the MedicCast

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]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:40:54 -0500 httpwwwmediccastcomblog20081214critical Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 48:26 Bronchodilators and Episode 256 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/02/20/bronchodilators/ MedicCast Episode 256

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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

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]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:44:42 -0500 bronchodilators-and-episode-256 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 47:40 Scene Survey and Initial Assessment Part 2 and Episode 255 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/02/06/initial-assessment-part-2/ MedicCast Episode 255

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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.

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Dan Limmer Handouts for EMS

Initial Assessment

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]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 21:10:04 -0500 scene-survey-and-initial-assessment-part-2-and-epi Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 49:28 Scene Survey and Initial Assessment Part 1 and Episode 254 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/01/30/initial-assessment-review/ MedicCast Episode 254

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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

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]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:32:49 -0500 scene-survey-and-initial-assessment-part-1-and-epi Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 45:26 Stroke, Stress Hyperglycemia and Episode 253 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/01/24/stroke-stress-hyperglycemia/ MedicCast Episode 253

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Tip This Week- Post-Stroke Care & Hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia in Acute Stroke

NINDS Stroke Information Page

Stress Hyperglycemia and Stroke Prognosis

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Song this week: Alyssa Hendrix with “Good Summer Rain”

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]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:00:13 -0500 stroke-stress-hyperglycemia-and-episode-253 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 44:07 Stroke Assessment, Prehospital Treatment and Episode 252 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=5273 MedicCast Episode 252

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Tip This Week- Recognizing Stroke and Early Treatment Considerations

Stroke is occurs when part of the blood supply to the brain in interrupted as in ischemic stroke or blood vessels burst and blood pools into the spaces of the brain or hemorrhagic stroke. Signs and symptoms of stroke include sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body; sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden trouble with walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination; or sudden severe headache with no known cause.

Early management and diagnosis of a stroke is essential to a good prognosis. One must consider the presence of risk factors that could predispose an individual to a stroke event such as chronic hypertension, atrial fibrillation and diabetes. Acute stroke therapies try to stop a stroke while it is happening by quickly dissolving the blood clot causing an ischemic stroke or by stopping the bleeding of a hemorrhagic stroke. Medication or drug therapy used to prevent or treat stroke are antithrombotics (antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants) and thrombolytics.

NINDS Stroke Information Page

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]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:53:27 -0500 stroke-assessment-prehospital-treatment-and-episo Jamie Davis, the Podmedic MedicCast Episode 252 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. ---- MP3 Audio Podcast Add to iTunesiTunes | Add to ZuneZune | Podcast FeedPodcast | Blog FeedBlog | Follow on TwitterTwitter | Follow on FacebookFacebook ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version Add to iTunesiTunes | Add to ZuneZune | Podcast FeedVideo Podcast ————————– News— EMS Chief Replaced Over Storm Response Safe Sledding: Less Winter Injuries Death Risk Raised Through On-Site IV Fluids ——————– Tip This Week- Recognizing Stroke and Early Treatment Considerations Stroke is occurs when part of the blood supply to the brain in interrupted as in ischemic stroke or blood vessels burst and blood pools into the spaces of the brain or hemorrhagic stroke. Signs and symptoms of stroke include sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body; sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden trouble with walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination; or sudden severe headache with no known cause. Early management and diagnosis of a stroke is essential to a good prognosis. One must consider the presence of risk factors that could predispose an individual to a stroke event such as chronic hypertension, atrial fibrillation and diabetes. Acute stroke therapies try to stop a stroke while it is happening by quickly dissolving the blood clot causing an ischemic stroke or by stopping the bleeding of a hemorrhagic stroke. Medication or drug therapy used to prevent or treat stroke are antithrombotics (antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants) and thrombolytics. NINDS Stroke Information Page NIH Stroke Resources for Health Professionals -------- Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra,and MedicCast Store 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 -------------------------- Song this week: "Last of the American Superheroes" by American Heartbreak American Heartbreak - American Heartbreak Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast at the iTunes Store. ——————– Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. no 45:42 Hospital Associated Infections and Episode 251 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2011/01/09/hospital-associated-infections/ MedicCast Episode 251

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Tip This Week- common hospital associated infections

Health care providers are at a very high risk for acquiring infection because of the work environment that they have. More importantly, they are also the best vectors for the spread of hospital acquired infections. As defined by the CDC, Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections caused by a wide variety of common and unusual bacteria, fungi, and viruses during the course of receiving medical care.

Examples include sustained reduction in central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) by 70%, simply by ensuring adherence to available guidelines. Reductions have been demonstrated for other HAIs as well, but, much more remains to be done. Wherever patient care is provided, adherence to infection prevention guidelines is needed to ensure that all care is safe care. This includes traditional hospital settings as well as outpatient surgery centers, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and community clinics.

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]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:57:06 -0500 hospital-associated-infections-and-episode-251 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 47:18 Poisoning Myths Revealed and Episode 250 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/12/27/poisoning-myths-revealed/ MedicCast Episode 250

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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.

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]]> Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:35:02 -0500 poisoning-myths-revealed-and-episode-250 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 35:13 EMS Review on Extrapyramidal Symptoms and Reactions and Episode 249 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/12/19/extrapyramidal-symptoms/ MedicCast Episode 249

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Tip This Week- Extrapyramidal Symptoms

A major problem for patients taking antipsychotic medications is the occurrence of side effects which include akathesia, dyskinesia, dystonia and pseudoparkinsonism. The clinical manifestations include a number of atypical involuntary muscle contractions that influence gait, movement, and posture. The symptoms can develop acutely, be delayed, or overlap making diagnosing a challenge.

Extrapyramidal side effects and symptoms vary and may include:

  • Movement changes, such as:

    • Involuntary movements
    • Slowed movements
  • Increased muscle tone
  • Muscle spasms and muscle rigidity
  • Memory loss
  • Problems finding words
  • Tremor
  • Uncontrollable, repeated movements, speech, or cries (tics)
  • Walking difficulty

Appearance of these symptoms plus a medication history of antipsychotic durgs is highly indicative of Extra pyramidal symptoms. To know more about EPS, follow the links provided below.

Medscape Article on Detection, Prevention and Management of EPS

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]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:17:02 -0500 ems-review-on-extrapyramidal-symptoms-and-reaction Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 44:19 Community Paramedicine in Practice from EMS Expo 2010 and Episode 248 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/12/12/community-paramedicine-2/ Community Paramedicine in Practice from EMS Expo 2010 and Episode 248

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The final of three MedicCast Episodes recorded at EMS Expo 2010 in Dallas Texas, this show featured a discussion with three of the top proponents in the U.S. for Community Paramedicine programs. Host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, was able to bring to in Chris Montera, Chief of the Western Eagle County Ambulance District (also host of the EMS Garage podcast), Eagle County Colorado public health nurse manager Anne Robinson, and Gary Wingrove, one of the founders and organizers of the International Roundtable on Community Paramedicine (IRCP.info).

Anne and Chris had recently started their community paramedicine program in Western Eagle County including initiating a specific paramedic training program and applying the public health needs assessment to their community in light of a paramedic’s existing skill set and scope of practice. They were interviewed this summer here on the MedicCast about getting started with their community paramedicine program.

This episode follows up on their first group of patients, successes, failures and the next steps moving forward. It is very exciting to see what they are doing with this program and specifically how they have integrated it into the existing structure of primary and clinic care in their community. See other presentations of the starting process from this year’s IRCP conference here on the IRCP Blip.TV channel.

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]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2010 04:38:52 -0500 community-paramedicine-in-practice-from-ems-expo-2 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 49:13 Pediatric Cough and Cold Meds Revisited with Lisa Booze and Episode 247 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/12/05/pediatric-cough-cold-meds/ MedicCast Episode 247

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This Week-- Pediatric Cough And Cold Meds Revisited with Lisa Booze

2 years ago, the podmedic has already featured pediatric cough and colds medications. In this episode, Jamie Davis and Maryland Poison Center toxicologist,Lisa Booze revisits the topic with new updates, studies and reports from the FDA and other facilities regarding the use of cough and cold medications.

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]]> Sun, 05 Dec 2010 21:38:43 -0500 pediatric-cough-and-cold-meds-revisited-with-lisa Jamie Davis, the Podmedic From 1990 to 2006, as many as 10% of children in the United States were given cough and cold medicines weekly for illnesses and cold-like symptoms. A few years ago, a group of physicians petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to relook at the safety of pediatric cough and cold medicines. What prompted this was the fact that there were more than 60,000 possible poisonings reported to poison centers yearly, coupled with the lack of any data that these products were effective in small children. In 2007, soon after the petition, manufacturers withdrew over-the-counter cough and cold products that were marketed for children less than 2 years old. In 2008, the FDA recommended that cough and cold products not be used at all in children under 2. Also in 2008, manufacturers went further in response to public pressure, and changed the labeling of products to indicate that they should not be used in children less than 4 years old. The FDA supported this action. A study that was published in Annals of Emergency Medicine in 2009 looked at pediatric fatalities associated with over-the-counter cough and cold meds reported by 5 sources, including poison centers, over a period of at least 20 years (different sources included different time periods), up to the time of the actions taken on these products. There were just 118 deaths in children less than 12 years old that were concluded to be possibly due to cough and cold medicines. Most of the fatalities were in children less than 2 years of age. Eighty-eight of the deaths involved an overdose of the medicine, and most of the remaining cases involved giving the child more than one product with the same ingredients. Unfortunately, many of the overdoses were when adults gave the children the cough & cold medicines to sedate them or to control their behavior. This sheds a little more light on pediatric fatalities with cough and cold medicines – how many and why they occurred, prior to the regulatory and voluntary actions. The FDA is reviewing whether to recommend more restrictions on the labeling of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines. Some have raised concerns that placing restrictions on cough and cold medicines for children might actually increase overdoses, hospitalizations and severe outcomes by parents giving their young children products and doses that are intended to be used by older children and adults. So, Dr. Wendy Klein-Schwartz and Dr Suzanne Doyon of the Maryland Poison center along with Dr. David Sorkin of the University of Maryland School of Medicine analyzed poison center data since the recall and limitations took effect to see if this concern is a valid concern. Their research was published in the August 2010 issue of Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety. The authors found that there was a greater than 50% decrease in the rate of cases of therapeutic dosing errors in children less than 2 years old for the 15 months following the withdrawal in October 2007. This time period included a flu season that was more severe than previously, leading one to predict that there would be more cases of parents giving children cough and cold medicines. So, concerns that restrictions would lead to more harm is not supported. Lastly, remember that your regional poison center is available 24/7 to assess and recommend treatment for all cough and cold medicine exposures in children. References: Dart RC, Paul IM, Bond GR, et al. Pediatric fatalities associated with over the counter (nonprescription) cough and cold medications. Ann Emerg Med. 2009;53:411-417 Klein-Schwartz W, Sorkin JD, Doyon S. Impact of voluntary withdrawal of over-the-counter cough and cold medications on pediatric ingestions reported to poison centers. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 2010;19:819-824 no 40:38 Antipsychotic Medication Review for EMS and Episode 246 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/11/22/antipsychotic-med-review-ems/ MedicCast Episode 246

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This Week-- Antipsychotic Medication Review for EMS

One of the more commonly prescribed type of these medications are anti-psychotics. These medications help patients with psychosis lead a more normal and fulfilling life by alleviating such symptoms as hallucinations, both visual and auditory, and paranoid thoughts. However, there are side-effects accompanying these medications.

Side effects that may be seen in patient taking antipsychotic medications include drowsiness, rapid heartbeat, blurred vision, photosensitivity, skin rashes and dizziness when changing position. Anti-psychotics are further classified into subtypes, the more recently developed antipsychotic medications have much lesser side effects though the earlier released type is still being used. For more information on the types of anti-psychotics, common medications and brands, side effects, contraindications and nursing care for patients taking these drugs, follow the links provided below.

Medicine Net Article on Antipsychotic Medications

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]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:56:38 -0500 antipsychotic-medication-review-for-ems-and-episod Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 43:42 EMS Expo Finale Episode Part 2 and Episode 245 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/11/14/ems-expo-finale-episode-part-2-and-episode-245/ MedicCast Episode 245

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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 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 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 blog takes Hartwell Medical's CombiCarrierII, a lighter, less expensive innovation of their earlier released product, as her EMS Expo 2010 product pick.

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]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:50:13 -0500 ems-expo-finale-episode-part-2-and-episode-245 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic MedicCast Episode 245 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. ---- MP3 Audio Podcast Add to iTunesiTunes | Add to ZuneZune | Podcast FeedPodcast | Blog FeedBlog | Follow on TwitterTwitter | Follow on FacebookFacebook ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version Add to iTunesiTunes | Add to ZuneZune | Podcast FeedPodcast ————————– 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 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 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 blog takes Hartwell Medical's CombiCarrierII, a lighter, less expensive innovation of their earlier released product, as her EMS Expo 2010 product pick. ---------------- Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra,and MedicCast Store 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, 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 -------------------------- Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. no 46:18 EMS Expo Finale Episode Part 1 and Episode 244 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/11/07/ems-expo-finale-part-1/

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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 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 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.

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]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:21:38 -0500 ems-expo-finale-episode-part-1-and-episode-244 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 43:20 CPR ECC 2010 Updates with Tom Bouthillet and Episode 243 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/31/interview-with-tom-bouthillet/ MedicCast Episode 243

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In this episode, the podmedic Jamie Davis does an interview with Tom Bouthillet of the Prehospital 12-Lead ECG blog and they talk about the different changes in prehospital management particularly CPR, cardiac care, and some EMS protocols.

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.

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]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:40:16 -0400 cpr-ecc-2010-updates-with-tom-bouthillet-and-episo Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 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/ MedicCast Episode 242

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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.

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" blog and also one of the hosts of the "Confessions of an EMS Newbie" podcast.

We also were very happy to have Jeremiah Bush of the CoEMS Mutual Aid TV program and also author of the "Jeramedic" blog.

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]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 04:01:50 -0400 discussion-on-acs-and-12leads-from-ems-expo-and-e Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 45:48 EMS Clinicals, Precepting, Education and Episode 241 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/17/ems-clinicals-precepting/ MedicCast Episode 240

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This week's episode is about the important role that clinical experience, street time, and precepting plays in the EMS educational process. As new EMTs and paramedics are educated and released onto the street either as part of their academy or college program or in new job placements, the time spent shadowing and learning alongside an experienced emergency medical provider is invaluable.

Why, then, does this job have no defined structure or certification associated with it? One of the most important things a student EMT or paramedic will do is pick up the tricks, skills and trade craft of their preceptor while riding their first hours on the road with their patients. The job of preceptor is too valuable to just be handed off to the next guy on the list with at least a year or two under their belts.

In this segment recorded LIVE from the Zoll Podcast Studio at EMS Expo 2010 in Dallas, Texas, MedicCast host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic discusses this task in the EMS educational process with guests, Kelly Grayson, Natalie Quebodeaux, and Jeremiah Bush. All of these EMS professionals have valuable insights to bring to the discussion about what the best precepting experience should be like in the new EMS providers training.

Guests:

Kelly Grayson of "Confessions of an EMS Newbie" the "A Day in the Life of an Ambulance Driver" blog.

Natalie Quebodeaux of the GenMed Show, Mutual Aid TV and MsParamedic.com

Jeremiah Bush of the GenMed Show, Mutual Aid TV and Jeramedic.com

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]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:13:51 -0400 ems-clinicals-precepting-education-and-episode-2 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 46:54 Intraosseous Access Interview with Cora Vizcarra and Episode 240 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/10/intraosseous-access-interview/ MedicCast Episode 240

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EMS News—

Obesity Increase Expected in the US

Timely Reports Help Slow Pandemics

911 Abuse Frustrate Florida Dispatchers

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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

Pain Management in the Use of IO

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]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:56:38 -0400 intraosseous-access-interview-with-cora-vizcarra-a Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 47:55 Previews, Predictions, Expectation at EMS Expo 2010 and Episode 239 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/10/03/predictions-ems-expo-2010/ MedicCast Episode 239

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Coverage Recorded Live from EMS Expo 2010

Join the team from the ProMed Network in the Zoll Podcast Studio booth at EMS Expo 2010 in Dallas, Texas as hosts Chris Montera of the EMS Garage 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 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 and Mutual Aid TV 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!

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]]> Sun, 03 Oct 2010 22:12:29 -0400 previews-predictions-expectation-at-ems-expo-201 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 37:10 EMS Review on Antihypertensive Medications and Episode 238 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/09/26/antihypertensive-medications/ MedicCast Episode 238

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EMS News—

EMS to Conduct Paramedic Driver Training

Arrested EMT Sues Police for $1.5M

Military Medics to EMT Bill Passes House

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Tip This Week --- EMS Review on Antihypertensives

Hypertension is one of the most common chronic illness in the US and also one of the leading causes of heart disease. Before hypertension reaches its complications, patients with hypertension are given medications to be taken everyday to maintain their blood pressure at normal.

There are different antihypertensives given to individual patients. Though these all work to lower the blood pressure, it differs in the mechanism in which they work. The types of antihypertensives include beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, diuretics, adrenergic modifiers, Angiotensin II receptor blockers and other combination medications. It is important for EMS providers to be knowledgeable of these medications to be able to provide correct information for patients with queries or for those who need further understanding of their medication.

For more information on antihypertensive medications and their basic drug information, follow the links below.

High Blood Pressure Medications

Merck Manual on Hypertension

Antihypertensives

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]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:55:18 -0400 ems-review-on-antihypertensive-medications-and-epi Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 46:30 EMS Review on Antidepressant Overdose and Episode 237 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/09/19/ems-review-antidepressant-od/ MedicCast Episode 237

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EMS News—

3 Hurt in Ambulance Wreck

700 Pound Woman Refused for Lift

Colorado WMD Drill Tests Responders

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Tip This Week --- Antidepressant Overdose

with Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center

Antidepressants, particularly TCAs were one of the most important causes of mortality resulting from poisoning and continue to be responsible for more deaths per prescription than all the other antidepressants put together. They are identified as one of the most common causes of self poisoning and comes in second to analgesics as the most common drug taken in drug overdose resulting to fatality.

There following are the types of antidepressants:

  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)

    • eg. Prozac (fluoxetine), Paxil (paroxetine)

  • Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SSNIs)

    • eg. )Effexor (venlafaxine), Cymbalta (duloxetine)

  • Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)

    • eg. Elavil (amitriptyline), Tofranil (imipramine)

  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

    • eg. Nardil (phenelzine), Parnate (tranylcypromine)

Since antidepressants is one of the leading causes in drug poisoning seen in emergency departments, EMTs and paramedics should be on the lookout for clinical manifestations of antidepressant overdose.

The clinical features of antidepressant overdose include the following:

CNS

  • altered mental status, delirium, psychotic behavior, delirium and hallucinations and later proceeds to lethargy, stupor, and coma.
  • generalized seizures within 1-2 hours of ingestion
  • pyramidal signs
  • rigidity

Cardiovascular

  • Hypotension
  • Dysrhythmias
  • Conduction block
  • Slowed ventricular conduction
  • Sinus Tachycardia
  • Hypertension (early)
  • Cardiogenic shock

Respiratory

  • Acute lung injury
  • Hypoventilation
  • Aspiration pneumonitis
  • ARDS
  • Hypoxia

Anticholinergic effects

  • Hypothermia
  • Agitation (early)
  • Mydriasis
  • Dry skin and/or mucous membranes
  • Hyperthermia
  • Decreased gastric motility/ileus
  • Urinary retention

Emergency plan of management includes:

  • Assess and treat ABC’s as needed
  • Examination of clinical features
  • Use charcoal or gastric lavage if within 1 hour after ingestion
  • Give Sodium Bicarbonate for acidosis, arrhythmias and hypotension
  • IV fluids (inotropes) for hypotension
  • Monitor patient for risk of cardiac arrest and institute seizure precautions

Article on Antidepressant Toxicity

FDA: Understanding Antidepressant Medications

Emergency Medicine Journal: Review on Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose

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]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:10:22 -0400 ems-review-on-antidepressant-overdose-and-episode Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 42:18 Minor Traumatic Brain Injury and Episode 236 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/09/13/minor-traumatic-brain-injury/ MedicCast Episode 236

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EMS News—

School Bus Goes in Ditch

California Gas Explosion: Bodies Still Missing

Head Injuries Send Young Athletes to ER

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Tip This Week --- Head Injury Assessment

Mild head injuries or concussions is a common reason for ER trips and 911 calls especially for individuals involved in contact sports. As we enter the fall season and football season as well, EMS providers should be ready to respond to increased incidence of these types of injuries. One definition of concussion [from webmd.com] is a condition in which there is a traumatically induced alteration in mental status, with or without an associated loss of consciousness (LOC). A broader definition for concussion is a traumatically induced physiologic disruption in brain function that is manifest by LOC, memory loss, alteration of mental state or personality, or focal neurologic deficits. Concussions usually result in relatively temporary impairment of neurologic function.

In assessing concussions, emergency responders should always be ready with their assessment tools such as the Glascow Coma Scale, to assess the LOC; and the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT). Providers should also assess for other injuries and ABCs especially for unconscious patients. For more information on assessing head injuries and concussions, emergency medicine providers, EMTs, and EMS students can refere to the links below

eMedicine on Concussions

CDC on Concussions and Brain Injuries

NIH Medline on Head Injuries

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]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:48:17 -0400 minor-traumatic-brain-injury-and-episode-236 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 53:26 Pediatric Airway Management: NREMT Skills Station and Episode 235 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/09/05/pediatric-airway-management-nremt-skills-station-and-episode-235 MedicCast Episode 235

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EMS News—

Bedbugs Baffle Scientists

Elderly Left to Starve in Hospitals

A Day in the Life of a Somalian Paramedic

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Tip This Week --- Pediatric Airway Management Skills Station

NREMT Pediatric Airway Management Skills Sheet

Prehospital Assessment and Management of Pediatric Respiratory Distress

EMS Responder.com Article on Pediatric Airway Management

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]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:15:34 -0400 pediatric-airway-management-nremt-skills-station Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 51:50 Behavioral and Psyhological Patient Assessment for EMS and Episode 234 ttp://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/08/28/behavioral-and-psyhological-patient-assessment-for-ems-and-episode-234 MedicCast Episode 234

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EMS News—

Employee Selected for National EMS Council

Drunk Woman Head Butts Paramedic

Student Hospitalized for Alcohol Abuse

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Tip This Week --- Behavioral and Psych Patient Assessment

BCEMS Web on Behavioral Emergencies

Beyond the Basics: Behavioral Emergencies

Tactics for Combative Patients

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]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:00:58 -0400 behavioral-and-psyhological-patient-assessment-for Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 48:35 Acetaminophen Review for EMS Providers and Episode 233 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/08/20/acetaminophen-review-for-ems-providers-and-episode-233 MedicCast Episode 233

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EMS News—

'Smart' Stem Cells Repair Hearts

Acetaminophen May Trigger Teen Asthma

Nasty People More Prone to Heart Disease

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Tip This Week --- Medication Review on Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen, more popularly known as Tylenol is one of the over the counter drugs that can be found in most American households. This medication is mainly used for minor pain and aches and for fever reduction. Since this is a common drug taken by most people, providers of emergency medicine should be aware of the basics of this drug to be able to be able to entertain queries from patients and provide the correct information and avoid overdosing or under dosing on the drug.

Knowing information like how it works, its interactions with other drugs, and contraindications is also necessary to avoid unwanted side effects that can arise. For more information on the medication Tylenol, EMTs, paramedics and EMS students can follow the links below.

Medicine Net.com on Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Nursing Show Episode on Acetaminophen Overdose

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]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:50:49 -0400 acetaminophen-review-for-ems-providers-and-episode Jamie Davis the Podmedic no 46:09 IRCP Community Paramedicine Presentation and Episode 232 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/08/15/ircp-presentation-episode-232/ MedicCast Episode 232

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This Week --- IRCP Conference in Vail, Colorado

The IRCP started when about 50 delegates from Australia, Canada, Scotland and the United States came together and in Nova Scotia to share ideas on integrating rural EMS providers into rural health care delivery systems. At the meeting, they all discovered that their respective countries had similar rural health issues. It is very interesting to note that all systems which developed “Community Paramedic / Paramedic Practitioner” programs did so as the direct result of public pressure for service or a sudden change in the health care human resources dynamic of their areas. It is also interesting to note that EMS systems were not seen as part of the primary care continuum until most other options were exhausted.

Now, the IRCP is on its 6th Convention which was held at Vail, Colorado. Learn from his coverage what exactly is community paramedicine, what it's aimed at and how you can start community paramedicine in your region or area and how you can really reach out to the community. If you want to know more about the IRCP and community paramedicine, follow the links provided below.

Initiatives to Start Community Paramedicine

IRCP Home page

Community Paramedic Program

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]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:15:01 -0400 ircp-community-paramedicine-presentation-and-episo Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 40:17 Mutual Aid TV Interview and Episode 231 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/08/08/mutual-aid-tv-episode-231/ MedicCast Episode 231

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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.

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EMS News---

Heart Attack Risk Increased by Calcium Supplements

Compressions Only CPR Better for Cardiac Arrest

Direct Transfer to PCI Capable Hospitals Best for Heart Attacks

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Tip This Week --- Interview with Jeremiah Bush and Natalie Quebodeaux from Mutual Aid TV

Mutual Aid TV on Youtube

Jeremiah Bush's blog

Natalie Quebodeaux's blog

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]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:06:18 -0400 mutual-aid-tv-interview-and-episode-231 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 51:20 Community Paramedicine Interview and Episode 230 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/08/01/community-paramedicine/ MedicCast Episode 230

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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.

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EMS News---

Increasing Attacks on Ambulance Staff

Multiparity Linked to Increased Rate of Heart Disease

Bedbugs Close Two NY Clothing Stores

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Tip This Week --- Community Paramedicine Interview

International Roundtable on Community Paramedicine

Anne Robinson, Community Health Nurse, Eagle County, CO

Chris Montera, EMS Garage

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]]> Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:01:34 -0400 community-paramedicine-interview-and-episode-230 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 1:02:15 Lisa Booze on Toxic Syndromes and Episode 229 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/25/toxic-syndromes-episode-229/ MedicCast Episode 229

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EMS News---

Troopers Help Deliver Baby

Family of Rescued Boy and EMT Reunite

Rookie EMT Makes Dramatic Rescue in July 4th Parade

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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

Toxidromes Overview and Practice Tests

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]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:02:07 -0400 lisa-booze-on-toxic-syndromes-and-episode-229 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 41:09 Allergies and Episode 228 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/18/allergies-and-episode-228 MedicCast Episode 228

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Paramedic Candidate Dies During Practice Drill

Maryland Responder, both Paramedic and Trooper

Ambulance Cuts May Have Contributed to Bull Rider Death

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Tip This Week ---Understanding Allergies

Allergies are reactions of the immune system to certain things that does not bother most other people. Common allergens include pollen, dust mites, mold spores, certain types of food, insect stings and medications.

Allergies can cause a runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, swelling or asthma. Symptoms vary. Although allergies can make you feel bad, they usually won’t kill you. However, a severe reaction called anaphylaxis is life-threatening.

There are tests that can be done to determine if a person is hypersensitive to a a substance. Types of tests are in vivo or skin/scratch test, in vitro or the measurement of specific IgE antibodies, and provocation testing where an allergen is introduced one at a time and the subject is observed for presence of reactions.

Though allergic reactions can resolve on its own, the symptoms that it produces may be rather discomforting. Medications that can be given to resolve hypersensitivity include Corticosteroids, Antihistamines, Decongestants, and other medications that work by blocking symptom-causing chemicals released during an allergic reaction such as Montelukast, Cromolyn Sodium and Mast cell stabilizers.

Immunotherapy or allergy shots can also be done to desensitize the patient to decrease or eliminate the need for medications. For patients with severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis, epinephrine shots may be given.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Medline Plus on Allergies

Allergy Tests

The Immune System

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]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:42:52 -0400 allergies-and-episode-228 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 39:49 Asthma for EMS and Episode 227 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/07/11/asthma-and-episode-227 MedicCast Episode 227

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    EMS News---

    911 program could ease ER problems

    Sports Safety: Helmets Save Heads

    NC EMS Tracks Heat Emergencies

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    Tip This Week --- Reactive Airway Disease

    Asthma in Children

    Medline Plus on Allergies

    Medline Plus on Asthma

    Reactive Airway Disease in Pediatrics

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    Derek James - Stray - summer

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    ]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:30:19 -0400 asthma-for-ems-and-episode-227 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 45:41 Online Medical Control Review and Episode 226 http://mediccast.com/blog Welcome to Episode 226

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    This Month's MedicCast Live Show 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). 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.

    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.

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    Study on protocols versus online medical control
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    ]]>     Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:37:26 -0400 online-medical-control-review-and-episode-226 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 1:00:53     EMS Management of Pediatric Poisonings and Episode 225 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/27/pediatric-poisonings-episode-225 MedicCast Episode 225

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    EMS News---

    Graduate Degrees: Are They Worth It for EMS?

    Second Paramedic Unit Could be Crucial Lifeline

    Recertification abuses prompt EMT scrutiny

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    Tip This Week ---Toxicology Segment on Pediatric Poisonings with Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center

    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

    Preventing Poisoning in Children

    Emory University: Pediatric Poisonings powerpoint presentation

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    ]]>     Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:36:52 -0400 ems-management-of-pediatric-poisonings-and-episode Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 36:01     Interview with Natalie Quibodeaux and Episode 224 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/20/natalie-quibodeaux-episode-224/ MedicCast Episode 224

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    EMS News---

    Local Paramedic Wins Statewide Honor

    Miami County EMS Permanently Goes Off Duty

    EMS Clinic Slated

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    Tip This Week --- Interview with Natalie Thibodeaux on EMS Day, D.C

    The GenMed Show Episode 6: The Hills Have I's

    Ms Paramedic blog

    Ms Paramedic on Twitter

    EMS on the Hill (NAEMT main page)

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    ]]>     Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:01:02 -0400 interview-with-natalie-quibodeaux-and-episode-224 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 51:27     NREMT Patient Airway Management and Episode 223 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/13/nremt-airway-mgmt-episode-223/ MedicCast Episode 223

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    Inflight Emergencies MedicCast Episode 56

    EMS News---

    Medical Community Responds to Prescription Drug Abuse

    Secondhand Car Seats May Not be 'Bargain'

    EMSA Issues First Heat Alert

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    Tip This Week --- Patient Airway Management

    Airway Management in the ICU

    NREMT Exam Coordinator Documents

    Supraglottic Airway Devices

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    Song this week: Laura Clapp with "I’m Not Responsible"

    Laura Clapp

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    ]]>     Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:14:08 -0400 nremt-patient-airway-management-and-episode-223 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 55:40     Prehospital Management of Drowning, Immersion Injuries and Episode 222 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/06/drowning-episode-222/ MedicCast Episode 222

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    Tropical Storm Ravages Central America

    Ambulance Strikes Horse

    Woman Hurt in Ambulance-Moose Collision

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    Tip This Week --- Drowning and Near Drowning Emergencies

    EMS Responder Articel on Surviving Drowning

    eMedicine on Near Drowning

    CDC Page on Healthy Swimming & Recreational Water Topics

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    Song this week: Julia Wilde with "People Like Us"

    RushJulia Wilde

    Julia Wilde - Rush - People Like Us

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    ]]>     Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:30:55 -0400 prehospital-management-of-drowning-immersion-inju Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 37:00     EMS Review on Atrial Flutter and Episode 221 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/30/atrial-flutter-episode-221/ MedicCast Episode 221

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    Listener Chris Shared this link from KYW in Philadelphia where they are doing a ride along with Philly EMS to learn about their service!

    EMS News---

    DeKalb County Unable to Provide Ambulance for Patient

    Laughter Works Like a Workout

    Many in U.S. Have at Least 1 Heart Risk Factor

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    Tip This Week --- Atrial Flutter

    For more on atrial flutter, EMS providers and students may follow the links below

    NIH Medline on Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter

    National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

    WedMD: Atrial Flutter

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    Song this week: Mercury in Summer with “No I Won’t Let You Go”

    Mercury in Summer - Can You Feel It? - No I Won't Let You Go

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    ]]>     Sun, 30 May 2010 21:02:25 -0400 ems-review-on-atrial-flutter-and-episode-221 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic EMS Review on Atrial Flutter and Episode 221 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for EMT, paramedic and other emergency medical services providers, nurses, and doctors 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 National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute WedMD: Atrial Flutter no 48:40     Beta Blocker and Calcium Channel Blocker OD & Episode 220 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/23/ca-channel-blocker-od-and-episode-220 MedicCast Episode 220

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    Paramedic Cautioned After Child's Death

    Florida County Struggles With Paying for Rescue Sevices

    Ohio Provider Seeks Regulation Relief

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    Tip This Week ---Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose With Lisa Booze of Maryland Poison Center

    Refer to the links below for more on calcium channel blockers overdose.

    NIH Article on Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose

    Medscape article on Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity

    Maryland Poison Center

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    ]]>     Sun, 23 May 2010 21:05:16 -0400 beta-blocker-and-calcium-channel-blocker-od-epis Jamie Davis, the Podmedic management of Beta Blocker and Calcium Channel Blocker OD for EMTs and paramedics Tip This Week ---Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose With Lisa Booze of Maryland Poison Center Calcium channel blockers and beta blockers are drugs primarily used for hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and arrhythmias. They are very commonly prescribed and very commonly involved in unintentional as well as intentional overdoses. EMS providers looking at patients with symptoms of overdose include confusion, dizziness, confussion, arrhythmia, slurred speech, bradycardia, SOB and weakness should ask if the patient is taking calcium channel blockers and suspect overdose if they are. To resolve the symptoms, protocols for the treatment of bradycardia and hypotension should be followed, and may include atropine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, other vasopressors and IV fluids. Calcium and Glucagon may also be given as antidotes to calcium channel blockers. For patients following treatment of overdose, calcium levels should be monitored and observed for complications of overaggressive calcium administration. Refer to the links below for more on calcium channel blockers overdose. NIH Article on Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose Medscape article on Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity Maryland Poison Center no 36:58     EMS Self-Defense, Workplace Violence and Episode 219 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/13/ems-self-defense-episode-219/ MedicCast Episode 219

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    Last Tuesday night's MedicCast live discussion was truly a blast as host Jamie Davis, the podmedic,was joined by esteemed guests from an international organization, ISR Matrix and EMS blogger Tim Noonan, the rogue medic.

    For more facts and information on workplace violence in the field of health care, follow the links below.

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    ]]>     Sun, 16 May 2010 22:18:15 -0400 ems-selfdefense-workplace-violence-and-episode-2 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Tip This Week --- Self-Defense for EMS and work related violence Last Tuesday night's MedicCast live discussion was truly a blast as host Jamie Davis, the podmedic,was joined by esteemed guests from an international organization, ISR Matrix and EMS blogger Tim Noonan, the rogue medic. Among the fellows from ISR Matrix is founder and president of the organization, and vice-president of Straight Blast Gym International and among the first group of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the US. Dave Pauli is the ISR Matrix International Australian representative, commenced his career in the Australian Defence Force in reconnaissance, force protection, leadership and instructional roles. Over the past 17 years he served in various roles including diplomatic protection, intelligence, riot squad, emergency response team, operational safety training and project management. Fletch Fuller is currently the Vice President and Director of Law Enforcement Training for the I.S.R. Matrix. His training and experience include 14 years as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer for a large South Florida Law Enforcement agency working in such capacities as Patrol Supervisor, Street Gang Investigator, High Liability Training Coordinator and SWAT Team Member. He presently owns and operates Naples Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and teaches Martial Arts and Self Defense to citizens of his community in South Florida. In this interactive discussion, certain issues surrounding workplace violence for EMS providers will be tackled like unreported incidents and statistics, what providers can do to avoid such situations, what to do if paramedics recognize signs of hostility from a patient, if its necessary for providers to learn self-defense techniques,what to do and how to handle such situations, and more. For more facts and information on workplace violence in the field of health care, follow the links below. US Dept. of Labor Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Workers NIOSH Article on Occupational Violence NIOSH Publication on Workplace Violence ISR Matrix Website ANA Article on Workplace Violence in Health Care no 1:05:22     Atrial Fibrillation EMS Review and Episode 218 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/09/a-fibrillation-episode-218/ MedicCast Episode 218

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    AAP Launches Campaign to Prevent Re-emergence of Vaccine Preventable Diseases

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    Tip This Week --- Atrial Fibrillation

    To better understand atrial fibrillation, refer to the links below.

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    ]]>     Sun, 09 May 2010 21:39:07 -0400 atrial-fibrillation-ems-review-and-episode-218 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Atrial Fibrillation EMS Review and Episode 218 of the MedicCast EMS Podcast for EMT, paramedic and other emergency medical services providers Tip This Week --- Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia. In this case, rapid, disorganized electrical signals cause the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, to contract very rapidly. To better understand how atrial fibrillation happens, paramedics and EMS students should brush up on their knowledge in cardiac anatomy and how electrical conduction in the heart works. The incidence of this condition becomes more common with age. Atrial fibrillation can be caused by alcohol use, CHF, CAD, heart surgery, hypertension, pericarditis, medications and valvular heart disease. Emergency medicine providers who assessed patients with heart risks suspect atrial fibrillation if the patient presents with palpitations, SOB while lying down, confusion, dizziness, light headedness, fainting and fatigue. The health care provider may hear a fast heartbeat while listening to the heart with a stethoscope. The pulse may feel rapid, irregular, or both. The normal heart rate is 60 - 100, but in atrial fibrillation/flutter the heart rate may be 100 - 175. Blood pressure may be normal or low. An ECG shows atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. Continuous ambulatory cardiac monitoring -- Holter monitor (24 hour test) -- may be necessary because the condition often occurs at some times but not others (sporadic). no 41:40     Heat Related Emergencies and Episode 217 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/02/heat-emergencies-episode-217/ MedicCast Episode 217

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    FDA Warns About Faulty Defibrillator Components

    Bystander Safety can be Crucial at Motor Vehicle Crashes

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    Tip This Week --- Heat Related Emergencies

    For more information on other heat related emergencies and their first aid interventions, follow the links provided.

    NIH Medline on Heat Illnesses

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    ]]>     Sun, 02 May 2010 21:31:27 -0400 heat-related-emergencies-and-episode-217 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Heat Related Emergencies and Episode 217 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for EMT, paramedic, medic, and other emergency medical services providers and students. Tip This Week --- Heat Related Emergencies Summer is fast approaching so emergency medicine providers should be ready to respond to emergencies related to temperature spikes like heat stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Heat stroke occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature. The body's temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. Body temperature may rise to 106°F or higher within 10-15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given. Apart from rapid increase in body temperature, other symptoms include rapid, strong pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, and confusion. To increase the chances of a person having a heat stroke, the patient- if able, or another person should immediate call for help and while waiting for emergency responders should make attempts to cool the person's temperature by taking them out of direct sunlight and take them to a cool place, immersing or spraying the patient with cool water. For more information on other heat related emergencies and their first aid interventions, follow the links provided. NIH Medline on Heat Illnesses Hyperthermia and Heat-Related Illness no 40:34     Epipen, BLS Epinephrine and Episode 216 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/04/25/bls-ems-epipens-episode-216/ MedicCast Episode 216

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    Ambulances freed up as new hi-tech system

    N.Y. Man Nearly Slices Off Leg with Chainsaw

    Kids With Food Allergies May Need 2 EpiPens

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    Medicine Net Epinephrine (EpiPen) Drug Guide

    Medline Plus on Anaphylaxis

    Maryland EMS Systems Protocols

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    ]]>     Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:03:19 -0400 epipen-bls-epinephrine-and-episode-216 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic EpiPens, EMS BLS Epinephrine and Episode 216 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and other medical professionals in the prehospital arena. Tip This Week --- EpiPens and Epinephrine Reviewed Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe allergic reaction that is life-threatening. Tissues get inflamed, including the airway, which impedes the entrance of oxygen. Other symptoms include hives, skin redness, high pitched breathing sounds, palpitations, nasal congestion and difficulty breathing. Since anaphylactic reactions occur suddenly, a fast acting medication to reverse the life-threatening effects should be given. Epinephrine is an emergency drug that acts quickly to improve breathing, stimulate the heart and reverse hives and swelling around the face and lips. This medication is used in emergencies to treat potentially dangerous allergic reactions to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs or other substances. EMS providers should know the proper administration, interactions, precautions and most importantly, their local EMS protocols for the use of this medication. Follow the links below to know more about this medication. no 35:40     Physio-Control Lifepak 15 Recall Interview with Cam Pollock http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/04/23/physio-control-lifepak-15-recall/ I reached our to Cam Pollock, VP of Marketing at Physio-Control to talk about the FDA recall announcement, what it means to the street provider using a LP-15 and when the problem should be resolved. Listen to this special podcast segment below.

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    The FDA announced yesterday that the Lifepak 15 cardiac monitor is under a class I recall based on reports that the unit will power on or off spontaneously. Specifically the following reported problems have been documented:

    • Power Off then On by itself.
    • Power Off then NOT turn On.
    • Power Off by itself requiring the operator to turn it back On.
    • Stay powered On and not allow itself to be turned Off.

    Physio-Control, Inc. who manufactures the cardiac monitor/defibrillator, reportedly sent notices to customers with these monitor defibrillators on March 4, 2010. In the letter were instructions advising them to keep the device in service and to test their devices according to the operating instructions.

    The company stated that local service representatives are scheduling service visits within 60 days. Customers were asked to forward the Physio-Control notice to all their responsible parties.

    The FDA press release had this statement about the class of recall involved.

    Class 1 recalls are the most serious type of recall and involve situations in which there is a reasonable probability that use of these products will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

    Health care professionals and consumers may report adverse reactions or quality problems they experienced using these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by FAX.


    You may remember that Physio-Control recently came out from under an FDA consent decree restricting their sales of certain devices due to quality control paperwork deficiencies. You can listen to my interview with Cam Pollock, VP of Marketing at Physio-Control recorded at EMS Today live in March.

    This is just another in the recent spate of recalls of equipment in the EMS realm including recalls of Cardiac Science AEDs. The increased scrutiny on emergency medical services equipment now makes me wonder if there has been a laxity on oversight in our market with our equipment and gear in that past.

    ]]>     Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:32:27 -0400 physiocontrol-lifepak-15-recall-interview-with-ca Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 15:00     US Army Field Medics Interview and Episode 215 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/04/18/us-army-medics-episode-215/ MedicCast Episode 215

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    ]]>     Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:46:31 -0400 us-army-field-medics-interview-and-episode-215 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic US Army Field Medics Interview and Episode 215 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for paramedic, EMT, medic and students in the emergency medical services. Tip This Week ---US Army Field Medics In last week's episode of the MedicCast Live, host Jamie Davis had the opportunity to interview army medics and combat medicine instructors Sgt. Henry Clemmens and Sgt. Leo Mijares. In the discussion, we learned that combat medics have to constantly train to ensure that they are prepared to care for the wounded and save lives on the battlefield. Unlike civilian paramedics, combat medics' training are more focused on trauma care and less medicine since their main goal is only to provide first-aid treatment and sustain the life of the injured until professional help arrives of until the patient is transported to a medical facility. Listen and find out more about army medics, how combat medicine affects care of trauma patients in the US, multisystem trauma in armed services, what do they learn, what kind of training one has to go through to be an army medic, equipment and procedures done in the field and more. no 1:10:50     K2 Synthetic Marijuana, Designer Drugs, and Episode 214 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/04/11/k2-designer-drugs-episode-214/ MedicCast Episode 214 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network.

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    N.Y. Man Nearly Slices Off Leg with Chainsaw

    Paramedics Declare Man Dead Who Was Still Alive

    Retired professor makes time to save lives

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    Tip This Week --- K2 and Synthetic Drugs Overview with Lisa Booze of Maryland Poison Center

    American Association of of Poison Control Centers Press Release

    Maryland Poison Center

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    Mercury in Summer - Can You Feel It? - No I Won't Let You Go

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    ]]>     Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:05:13 -0400 k2-synthetic-marijuana-designer-drugs-and-episod Jamie Davis, the Podmedic K2 Synthetic Marijuana, Designer Drugs and Episode 214 of the MedicCast with Special Guest Lisa Booze, PharmD and Toxicology Specialist from the Maryland Poison Center. K2, Fake weed, spice, and zohai are just some of the names given to synthetic marijuana. It is a chemical that is intended to substitute marijuana and mimics its effects only more potent. It may be a mixture of herbal and spice plant products, but it is sprayed with a potent psychotropic drug and likely contaminated with an unknown toxic substance that is causing many adverse effects. Unlike marijuana, reactions from using K2 include agitation, anxiety, tachycardia, and elevated blood pressure. There are also synthetic/designer drugs out there like K2 that are contaminated with unknown substances and untested substances making it difficult to identify and predict its effects. EMS providers and health workers in the field should always be on the lookout for cases of synthetic drug use and abuse and coordinate with their local poison centers to help gather information to be used for management and assessment of future cases. no 35:10     EMS MRSA Review and Episode 213 of the MedicCast http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/04/04/ems-mrsa-and-episode-213/ MedicCast Episode 213

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    Community-Acquired MRSA Becoming More Common In Pediatric ICU Patients

    Three killed in Tennessee in EMS copter crash

    Bill would exempt Louisiana firefighters from medical oversight

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    Tip This Week --- EMS Review on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

    MRSA: medline plus

    MRSA: antimicrobial resistance

    CDC: national MRSA education initiative

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    ]]>     Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:30:39 -0400 ems-mrsa-review-and-episode-213-of-the-mediccast Jamie Davis, the Podmedic EMS Review on MRSA and Episode 213 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for Emergency Medical Providers from EMTB to Paramedic and Beyond! Tip This Week --- EMS Review on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus MRSA, otherwise known as methycillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, is a type of staphylococcus bacteria that is resistant to certain types of antibiotics. It can either be hospital associated (HA-MRSA) which happens in the healthcare setting or community acquired (CA- MRSA) which is passed through skin contact with infected people. MRSA may present as a skin infection or a bump which may be red, swollen, painful, warm to touch, with pus or drainage and accompanied by fever. To help prevent the spreading MRSA to other patients or acquiring the infection themselves, providers of emergency medicine should always do precautionary measures when handling patients like avoiding contact with wounds and drainage, disinfection of soiled or contaminated articles or equipment and most importantly, remember to practice good hand hygiene before and after handling patients. MRSA: medline plus MRSA: antimicrobial resistance CDC: national MRSA education initiative Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Setting no 40:10     EMS Education- Coned and Beyond and Episode 212 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/03/28/ems-education-episode-211/ Welcome to Episode 212 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network.

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    Ambulance Crash Leaves 1 Dead and 1 Injured

    Suicides by Poison Threaten Crews

    Bee Swarms Threaten Neighborhood in Phoenix

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    ]]>     Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:55:25 -0400 ems-education-coned-and-beyond-and-episode-212 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 50:08     EMS 12 Lead Discussion and Episode 211 of the MedicCast http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/03/21/ems-12-lead-episode-211/ Welcome to Episode 211

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    ]]>     Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:00:19 -0400 ems-12-lead-discussion-and-episode-211-of-the-medi Jamie Davis, the Podmedic EMS 12 Lead Discussion and Episode 211 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for EMTs paramedics students and educators in the emergency medical services field Tip This Week --- EMS 12 Lead ECGs A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure (and honor) to have 3 esteemed guests on the show. Tim Phalen, one of the premier 12 lead educators in the field, Tom Bouthillet from the Prehospital 12 Lead ECG blog, and Angel Burba from Howard Community College all joined me on the show to discuss 12 lead ecg's. We talked about some of the common missteps and educational hurdles that providers see when learning or expanding on their knowledge of them. Tim brought up the very important point that we should never just take A 12 LEAD. The importance of trending the patient means that we should be taking multiple 12 leads to watch for changes in perfusion, ischemia, and progression of MI in a STEMI patient. Tom Bouthillet pointed out that ignoring axis determination removed a very important tool from our 12 lead interpretation skill set. He sees this all too often in the providers he talks with both in person and via his blog. Angel Burba answered questions about how 12 lead is taught to new paramedics and some of the challenges she and other educators see with teaching 12 leads to new providers. She stressed that one issue is to show where the 12 lead ecg falls along the patient assessment and care process. Tim Phalen at ECG Solutions Tom Bouthillet from the Prehospital 12 Lead ECG blog Angel Burba from Howard Community College no 50:30     EMS Professional Organizations and Episode 210 of the MedicCast http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/03/14/ems-organizations-episode-210/ Welcome to Episode 210

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    This Week --- Professional Organizations in EMS

    This segment is from last Tuesday night's MedicCast live episode. Find out about the different organizations and associations in EMS as the podmedic, Jamie Davis, joined by special guests Angel Burba of Howard Community College and former president of NAEMSE (National Association of EMS Educators), EMS podcaster and blogger Chris Montera of the EMS Garage, Scott of the GenMed show, and EMS Educator Kyle David Bates.

    The discussion stresses out the purpose of having EMS organizations and some of those mentioned were having representation in legislation, provide educational tools for EMS, and act as advocates for providers. Professional organizations also influence change or improve the EMS system and membership helps them advocate better and have a bigger voice.

    In whatever EMS organization you sign up for, be sure to have an idea of what the organization is advocating for, where their goals are directed as well as your expectations or what you would get from joining them.

    New South Wales "Ambulance, Not a Taxi"

    When to Call 911

    Follow links below for more on the different EMS organizations

    History of NCEMSF

    NEMSMA Website

    NAEMT Website

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    ]]>     Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:51:37 -0400 ems-professional-organizations-and-episode-210-of Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 59:40     Special - Interview with Cam Pollock on Physio-Control Consent Decree News from EMS Today http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/03/11/cam-pollock/ While at the EMS Today show on Friday, I got a rare opportunity to sit down and interview Cam Pollock, VP of Global Marketing for Physio-Control, Inc.

    Cam graciously agree to sit down and talk with Chris Montera of the EMS Garage Podcast and myself about the recent lifting of the consent decree by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The consent decree had restricted sales of Physio-Control products while a review of QA in their manufacturing process was conducted.

    This was a rare opportunity to talk with an industry "insider" about some of their challenges with customer support during the restricted time period and also to find out more about Physio's plans now that the decree has been lifted.

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    ]]>     Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:44:31 -0500 special-interview-with-cam-pollock-on-physiocon Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Special EMS Industry Interview with Cam Pollock from Physio-Control in this special segment from the MedicCast EMS Podcast for EMTs, paramedics, students and educators no 22:00     Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Therapeutic Hypothermia, Episode 209 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/03/07/sca-hypothermia-episode-209/ Welcome to Episode 209

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    EMS News-----

    MO Paramedic Advises Community "Prep for Hurricane Season"

    Calif Community Complains About Ambulance Billing

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Police Save Another Life

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    Tip This Week --- AEDs and Sudden Cardiac Arrest

    Special Interview Segments from the floor at EMS Today!

    In this very special episode of the MedicCast, I was joined by a wonderful panel of EMS guests to talk about two topics surrounding sudden cardiac arrest. We discusses sudden cardiac arrest and public AED access first and then follow up with a discussion of some of the reasons for the initiatives to add therapeutic hypothermia to our patient care tool box in the back of the ambulance.

    AHA Pages on Sudden Cardiac Arrest and AED Public Access

    American Academy of Emergency Physicians on therapeutic hypothermia

    Circulation Journal on Therapeutic Hypothermia

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    ]]>     Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:35:48 -0500 sudden-cardiac-arrest-therapeutic-hypothermia-ep Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Therapeutic Hypothermia, Episode 209 of the MedicCast EMS Podcast for EMT, paramedic, and other emergency medical providers in the field. Tip This Week --- AEDs and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Special Interview Segments from the floor at EMS Today! In this very special episode of the MedicCast, I was joined by a wonderful panel of EMS guests to talk about two topics surrounding sudden cardiac arrest. We discusses sudden cardiac arrest and public AED access first and then follow up with a discussion of some of the reasons for the initiatives to add therapeutic hypothermia to our patient care tool box in the back of the ambulance. On the show, I had James Weber, an associate member of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association and a long time friend of the MedicCast. James is active in his community as a paramedic in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and works with others to provide more access to AEDs in this rural community in the southeastern part of the state. One of the initiatives he discussed was a program that distributed AEDs within the Amish community. Also, joining us, at long last, is Amy Turley. Amy is a paramedic in the Seattle, Washington region but is probably most well known for developing the Turley Backboard Pad, an innovative solution for padding the pressure points of a boarded EMS patient as well as a providing a tool for both warming or cooling a patient. Amy talks about the differences between the TRAUMA TRIAD of DEATH and the therapeutic use of hypothermia in cardiac arrest and stroke patients. Finally, Mary Newman is representing the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, another organization focusing on survivor stories and providing resources for research and media about sudden cardiac arrest. Mary is also on the JEMS editorial board. AHA Pages on Sudden Cardiac Arrest and AED Public Access American Academy of Emergency Physicians on therapeutic hypothermia Circulation Journal on Therapeutic Hypothermia no 45:39     Snow Storm 2010 Response and Episode 208 of the MedicCast http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/03/01/snow-2010-episode-208/ Welcome to Episode 208

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    Tip This Week --- Interview with Richard Brooks and Rick Russotti on Snow Response in Cecil County Maryland

    I had the distinct pleasure to sit in on an interview between Rick Russotti of the Mitigation Journal Podcast and Richard Brooks, Director of Emergency Services for my own response area, Cecil County, Maryland. They were discussing snow response preparedness in the wake of the recent rash of snow events this year in the Mid-Atlantic region.

    For the EMS provider on the street, whether you are an EMT, medic, paramedic or fire-fighter, it is often our lot in life to sit and grumble about how resources are allocated during major (and minor) events. I think we don't know or care to know the why's and wherefores of such decisions by our emergency managers and EMS supervisors.

    Perhaps this segment will help you better understand the ways that preparedness planning occurs, how your supervisors and planners make their choices on types and levels of emergency medical services response, and what you can do to make their jobs (along with your own) a little easier.

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    ]]>     Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:26:59 -0500 snow-storm-2010-response-and-episode-208-of-the-me Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 1:02:02     Poison Prevention Week Programs by EMS and Episode 207 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/02/22/ppw-ems-outreach-episode-207/ Welcome to Episode 207

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    Pittsburgh Blizzard Response Questioned After Patient Dies Waiting

    Pittsburgh Blizzard Response for Mother of Sick Infant

    Federal Court to Hear 9/11 Illnesses Cases

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    Tip This Week --- Poison Prevention Week Tips

    With Angel Bivens, PharmD, from the Maryland Poison Center

    For more on setting up a Poison Prevention Program in your community, see links below

    Downloadable resources for getting your PPW program running

    American Academy of Pediatrics PPW and Poison Prevention info

    CDC National Poison Information Center

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    Joe Colledge with “Shambala”

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    ]]>     Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:09:28 -0500 poison-prevention-week-programs-by-ems-and-episode Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Poison Prevention Week Programs by EMS and Episode 207 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for EMT, paramedic, students, and educators in the emergency medical services Tip This Week --- Poison Prevention Week Tips With Angel Bivens, PharmD, from the Maryland Poison Center Poison Prevention Week is coming up March 15 thru the 21, 2010. This provides the local paramedics and EMTs and their EMS services a perfect opportunity to reach out and touch their communities in partnership with their local poison centers. For this episode, I am joined by Toxicology Specialist and community educator, Angel Bivens, PharmD, from the Maryland Poison Center (MDPoison.com) to chat about using resources from the regional poison centers to set up a local education program, meeting, or training to teach the public about poison prevention for patients at all ages. Angel covers some of the common programs an EMS agency could put together in their area as well as talking about how teaching the public about using their local poison center number is a great way to reduce some of the ambulance call volume. For more on setting up a Poison Prevention Program in your community, see links below Downloadable resources for getting your PPW program running American Academy of Pediatrics PPW and Poison Prevention info CDC National Poison Information Center no 44:30     EMS Pediatric Concerns for Paramedics and EMTS and Episode 206 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/02/14/ems-peds-issues-episode-206/ Welcome to Episode 207

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    Tip This Week --- EMS Pediatric Concerns and Tips

    Pediatric Assessment Magic

    MedicCast Episode on Pediatric Pain Assessment

    EMS Bootcamp

    Act Fast Anti Choking Trainer

    Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC)

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    ]]>     Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:39:37 -0500 ems-pediatric-concerns-for-paramedics-and-emts-and Jamie Davis, the Podmedic EMS Pediatric Concerns for Paramedics and EMTS and Episode 206 of the MedicCast Podcast by Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Tip This Week --- EMS Pediatric Concerns and Tips From last Tuesday night's live episode, this week on MedicCast, the podmedic is once again joined by podcaster/EMS educator Greg Friese in a feature on pediatric concerns for EMS. Find out the challenges and solutions for EMS providers with regards to providing care to pediatric patients like transport protocols, airway management, approach to stranger anxiety, caring for children with special needs, and more. In caring for pediatric patients, providers should also be ready to deal with anxious parents. Here are ten tips that EMS providers can do to help ease the parents' anxiety and make them feel helpful as shared by guest Greg Friese. * Get the car seat * Pack a diaper bag * Call mom/dad or other relatives * Find childcare * Provide medical history * Gather medication bottles * Sing and soothe * Handhold * Engage with child instead of injury * Breath Pediatric Assessment Magic MedicCast Episode on Pediatric Pain Assessment EMS Bootcamp Act Fast Anti Choking Trainer Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) no 58:47     Assessing Fall Injuries for EMS and Episode 205 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/02/07/falls-and-episode-205/ Welcome to Episode 205

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    New EMS Rules Give Paramedics Less Latitude

    MedicCast Cobra Bite Interview and Links

    Man Critically Injured In Fall Through Skylight

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    Tip This Week --- Assessing Fall Injuries

    For more on fall injury assessment, follow links below

    Injury Prevention and Control from American College of Surgeons

    Prehospital Trauma Life Support Page

    PHTLS Podcast by Jeffrey Guy

    CDC Injury Prevention Site : Falls

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    ]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:55:11 -0500 assessing-fall-injuries-for-ems-and-episode-205 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Assessing Fall Injuries for EMS and Episode 205 of the MedicCast emergency medical services podcast for EMTs and paramedics, plus students and educators Tip This Week --- Assessing Fall Injuries Individuals in all age groups have a potential risk for fall injuries. Falls in children and adolescents tend to occur in homes, followed by schoolyards and playgrounds. Adults in the other hand tend to get injured from occupational falls. A large percentage of falls in adults have been associated with alcohol use. Older adults aged 65 and above are highly at risk for falls because of factors like poor muscle tone, poor balance, medication use, and frequency of falls increase from environmental factors including poor lighting and lack of safety devices. In assessing fall injuries, EMS providers could determine the extent of injury resulting from falls depending on certain factors like the distance of the fall, the landing surface, orientation on falling, and whether the fall was broken. Though the height at which the patient fell is usually the first thing considered, low-level falls still can cause serious injuries especially if they hit their head. no 46:41 Bariatric Care for EMS and Episode 204 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/01/31/bariatric-care-episode-204/ Welcome to Episode 204

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    Trapped Man Survives With Help of Phone App

    Cobra Bite Challenges Maryland Poison Center and EMS

    Aerial Ladder Used to Move Obese Man

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    Tip This Week --- Bariatric Patient Care

    Resource Assessment Tool for Care of Obese Trauma Patients (pdf)

    Article: Rescuers Get Creative to Help Obese Patients

    Heavy Subjects: Delivery of Emergency Care to Obese Patients

    Essentials of a Bariatric Patient Handling Program

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    ]]>     Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:40:22 -0500 bariatric-care-for-ems-and-episode-204 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Bariatric Care for EMS and Episode 204 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for EMT, paramedic, and other emergency medical services providers EMS providers like EMTs and paramedics often have to be resourceful and creative when it come to caring for obese patients. Because they are different from the standard patient, management of obese patients have become one of the complex challenges EMS providers might encounter. Like any other patient, obese patients have right to expect professional and prompt emergency care, and providers have the obligation to deliver such care without risking their own health. Factors that should be taken into consideration include the availability of proper equipment and appropriate manpower, and the presence of protocols which provides the balance between providing patient needs and personnel safety. no 47:39     Differentiating Atrioventricular (AV) Blocks and Episode 203 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/01/24/av-blocks-and-episode-203/ Welcome to Episode 203

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    Man Charged with Kicking EMT in Vineland

    New Program Aims to Train More Paramedics in Somerset

    Oklahoma Medics Can Use Cooled Saline to Save Patients

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    Tip This Week --- AV Blocks

    Video on Differentiating AV Blocks

    Atrioventricular Block by eMedicine

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    ]]>     Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:55:48 -0500 differentiating-atrioventricular-av-blocks-and-e Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Differentiating Atrioventricular (AV) Blocks and Episode 203 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for EMT, paramedic, and other emergency medical services personnel Tip This Week --- AV Blocks An atrioventricular block is defined as a conduction disorder of the nervous impulse at the level of the atrioventricular junction, i.e. between the atrium and the ventricle. AV blocks can be further classified into categories. * First degree AV block corresponds to a simple slowing of the atrioventricular conduction and appears with an extension between the atrium and the ventricle activity. * Second degree AV block is characterized by atrial impulses that fail to conduct to the ventricles. It can further be classified in 2 types. * Third degree AV block is the complete dissociation between atria and ventricles with independent atrial and ventricular activities. no 42:21     EMS Predictions for 2010 and Episode 202 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/01/17/ems-predictions-live-2010/ Welcome to Episode 202

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    This Week --- EMS Expectations and Predictions for the Year 2010

    If you missed the live episode last Tuesday night, here is the recorded episode of the discussion with special guest EMS bloggers and podcasters Rick Russotti of the Mitigation Journal, Chris Montera of the EMS Garage, Carissa O'Brien of BaselineVitals.com blog, Greg Friese of the excellent education site EPS411.com, and EMS filmmaker Ted Setla of Setla Film Productions, and the producer of Chronicles of EMS pilot project.

    Find out from them what the year 2010 has in store for EMS providers and services as they talk about budget declines and resource management, integration of public health with EMS, targeted media in the EMS industry, evolving role of PIO, E-preneurs (EMS Entrepreneurs), urgent care centers and more.

    Here are the links that came up on the show

    Chronicles of EMS

    Everyday EMS Tips

    PIO Social Media Training

    EMS Social Community

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    ]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:45:15 -0500 ems-predictions-for-2010-and-episode-202 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Top EMS Predictions for 2010 and Episode 202 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for EMT, paramedic, student and education providers in the emergency medical services no 1:08:21 Street Drug Contaminants with Lisa Booze and Episode 201 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/01/10/street-drug-contaminants-episode-201 Welcome to Episode 201

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    EMS News-----

    Violent Patient Locked in Ambulance

    EMS Staff Difficult to Keep in Marion City

    Ivy Tech Ambulance Ride Simulator Designed to Scale

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    Tip This Week --- Lisa Booze Segment on Street Drug Contaminants

    Maryland Poison Center

    DrugScope on How Pure Are Street Drugs?

    Beyond the Basics: Street Drugs

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    ]]>     Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:01:52 -0500 street-drug-contaminants-with-lisa-booze-and-episo Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Street Drug Contaminants with Lisa Booze and Episode 201 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for EMT, paramedic, medic, and other emergency medical services providers. Emergency responders often see patients who have used street drugs like heroin and cocaine but don't always think about what other drugs or substances that have been mixed in with them. These contaminants are usually added to dilute the drug or to extend the "high". These may or may not change the appearance and taste of the drug and may prove difficult for the user or paramedic to immediately identify the contaminants. For providers attending to patients on street drugs who are presenting unusual signs and symptoms, it would be advisable to coordinate with their local poison centers so they could project what other drugs may have been added. This way, the right emergency treatment or drug antagonist may be given. no 37:34     EMS Cardiac Arrest Management and Episode 200 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/01/03/cardiac-arrest-and-episode-200/ Welcome to Episode 200

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    Join paramedic podcasters Jamie Davis, the Podmedic and Greg Friese once again in this episode recorded live from the EMS Expo last October in Atlanta as they discuss about new innovations to EMS equipment and talked to podcasters and educators at the expo.

    Find out and learn from their guests about new and interesting study tools and teaching methods like the use of games in instruction, social media for training and education, research and more.

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    ]]>     Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:31:45 -0500 ems-education-study-tools-and-episode-199 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic EMS Education, Study Tools and Episode 199 of the MedicCast EMS Podcast for EMTs, paramedics, educators and students in the emergency medical services Tip This Week --- Join paramedic podcasters Jamie Davis, the Podmedic and Greg Friese once again in this episode recorded live from the EMS Expo last October in Atlanta as they discuss about new innovations to EMS equipment and talked to podcasters and educators at the expo. Find out and learn from their guests about new and interesting study tools and teaching methods like the use of games in instruction, social media for training and education, research and more. Gaming Review Tools EMS Responder homepage Fitresponder by Bryan Fass NAEMT Homepage UCLA Prehospital Care Research Forum no 59:54     Interview with Greg Adams of the Medic Alert Foundation and Episode 198 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/12/20/interview-with-greg-adams-of-medic-alert-foundation-and-episode-198 Welcome to Episode 198

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    EMT Pleads Guilty in Death

    Canada Rescue Learns About Autism

    MD EMS Speaks Out on Hypothermia Risks

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    Medic Alert and EMS Training Tools

    JEMS.com Article on DNR Orders

    Maryland EMS DNR Protocol

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    ]]>     Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:25:02 -0500 interview-with-greg-adams-of-the-medic-alert-found Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Interview with Greg Adams of the Medic Alert Foundation and Episode 198 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for EMT, paramedic, medic, and student emergency medical services providers Tip This Week --- Interview with Greg Adams of Medic Alert Foundation One common controversial issue in EMS is whether to attempt resuscitation on a patient or not. For EMS providers to determine when not to resuscitate, one thing they could do is to check with their state laws. Some states have specific provisions for DNR orders like in form of bracelets, necklaces or cards. Resuscitation can also be withheld in cases like decapitation, decomposition, and trauma where survival is not possible. DNR can also be considered in patients suffering from a terminal illness like cancer in advanced stage. In cases patients do not meet the criteria for DNR (as per state law), EMS providers should initiate all needed interventions for patients in need of resuscitation. A DNR decision is irrevocable and should be made only when all legal and ethical factors have been taken into account. no 34:55     Buprenorphine Overdose with Lisa Booze and Episode 197 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/12/13/buprenorphine-overdose-with-lisa-booze-and-episode-197/ Welcome to Episode 197

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    Paramedic Had Hands in Pocket While Patient Suffers Heart Attack

    Nine EMTs To Be Out of Work

    Rescuers To Avoid Flu Cases in Lowell, Massachussetts

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    Buprenorphine (Sublingual) by NIH MedlinePlus

    US Dept. of Health and Human Services on Buprenorphine Therapy

    DailyMed on Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Injection

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    ]]>     Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:57:10 -0500 buprenorphine-overdose-with-lisa-booze-and-episode Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Buprenorphine Overdose with Lisa Booze and Episode 197 of the MedicCast EMS program for EMT and paramedic EMS providers Tip This Week --- Buprenorphine Overdose with Lisa Booze Buprenorphine, more popularly known as Subutex, is an opioid antagonist used to treat opioid dependence such as addiction to narcotic analgesics, heroine, or any drug with an opioid formulation. Suboxone, is buprenophrine added with naloxone to decrease the likelihood of diversion and abuse of the combination product. Ideal candidates for Buprenorphine therapy are chosen following a criteria and three phases of maintenance therapy are followed. The dose of Buprenorphine given in each phase of the therapy is closely monitored by the physician and adjusted through the progression of each phase until medically supervise withdrawal (formerly called detoxification) is achieved. providers responding to Buprenorphine users with pinpoint pupils, extreme drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision and slowed breathing should suspect drug overdose. Emergency measures should be directed at providing a patent airway for the patient, careful monitoring of respiratory and cardiac status and immediate transport to a health facility. If overdosed with parenteral form of the drug, paramedics should remember that Naloxone may not be effective in reversing respiratory depression. Doxapram, a respiratory stimulant, may be used. Oxygen, intravenous fluids, vasopressors, and other supportive measures should be employed as indicated. no 36:56     STEMI Imitators for EMS and Episode 196 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/12/06/stemi-imitators-episode-196/ Welcome to Episode 196

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    King Airway FDA Letter

    NSW Widow and Ambulance Response Time

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    ALS vs. BLS Cost vs Benefit Discussion

    Budget Cuts for EMS in Alabama Regions

    Washington, D.C. Medical Director Steps Down

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    STEMI Imitators Article

    STEMI False Positives Article

    STEMI Team Approach and Diagnostics Transcript PDF

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    ]]>     Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:42:52 -0500 stemi-imitators-for-ems-and-episode-196 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic STEMI (S-T Elevation Myocardial Infarction) Imitators Review for EMS and Episode 196 of the MedicCast EMS Podcast for EMTs Paramedics and other emergency medical services providers Tip This Week --- False Positives for STEMIs Paramedics and medics (EMT-I) treating cardiac patients in the field are often taught to look for and diagnose S-T elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI) in the field. EMS providers do this using their heart monitors and performing a 12-lead electro cardiogram (ECG) as well as adding in information from physical assessment and patient history. With more awareness about STEMI recognition and treatment, some cardiac centers are noticing a larger number of "false positive" STEMI patients coming in to their cath labs. The question is now being asked, are we ruling out STEMI imitators carefully enough in the field and in community hospitals. I add the local hospitals because the local ER docs may make the same mistaken diagnosis based on presentation and ECG evidence, too (based on evidence from one article linked below). The two easiest STEMI imitators are the bundle branch blocks. Left bundle branch blocks almost always present with an S-T segment elevation, and while Right bundle branch blocks usually present with S-T segment depression, this may not always be the case. Bundle branch blocks are most easily identified by the presence of a wide QRS segment (greater than .17 seconds). While any patient presenting with symptoms of MI including chest pain, shortness of breathe, diaphoresis, and other signs of shock who has a wide complex QRS segment on their ECG with ST Elevation MIGHT indeed be having an MI - the ECG S-T segment is not diagnostic for this and your system may have to rely on cardiac markers in the blood tests to make a decision. Other typical STEMI imitators include Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, Pericarditis, and Ventricular Aneurysm. Follow the links below to several articles and resources on STEMI imitators and how paramedics and medics can better identify them in the field. no 40:30     Emergency Care of Pulmonary Embolism and Episode 195 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/11/29/emergency-care-of-pulmonary-embolism-and-episode-195/ Welcome to Episode 195

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    Bakersville Resident Asks for Ambulance Silence During Quiet Times

    Pediatric EMS Classes In and Around Richmond

    Treating Trauma Victims Causes Its Own Trauma

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    Tip This Week Pulmonary Embolism

    Pulmonary Embolism is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. It is usually a result of a blood clot in the leg (DVT) that broke loose and traveled into the lungs via circulation.

    About half the people who have pulmonary embolism do not show any symptoms, but clinical manifestations include shortness of breath, chest pain or coughing up blood. Treatment is aimed at breaking up the blood clots and preventing formation of new clots.

    The most important thing that can be done in the prehospital setting is to transport the patient to a hospital. As long as no reliable method is available of making a clinical diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) without diagnostic tests, treating PE in a meaningful way in the field will remain difficult. Emergency interventions are aimed at respiratory management and establishment of an IV line.

    Pulmonary Embolism by Emedicine

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    Critical Care Paramedic Protocols for Pulmonary Embolism

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    ]]>     Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:30:22 -0500 emergency-care-of-pulmonary-embolism-and-episode-1 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Emergency Care of Pulmonary Embolism and Episode 195 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for EMT, paramedic, medic, EMT-I and other emergency medical services providers Tip This Week Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary Embolism is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. It is usually a result of a blood clot in the leg (DVT) that broke loose and traveled into the lungs via circulation. About half the people who have pulmonary embolism do not show any symptoms, but clinical manifestations include shortness of breath, chest pain or coughing up blood. Treatment is aimed at breaking up the blood clots and preventing formation of new clots. The most important thing that can be done in the prehospital setting is to transport the patient to a hospital. As long as no reliable method is available of making a clinical diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) without diagnostic tests, treating PE in a meaningful way in the field will remain difficult. Emergency interventions are aimed at respiratory management and establishment of an IV line. no 38:00     Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Episode 194 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/11/22/deep-vein-thrombosis-dvt-and-episode-194/ Welcome to Episode 194

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    Bill Offers Mandatory Protection for Volunteers

    Personality Traits Judged By Appearance

    Communities Depend on a Patchwork of EMS

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    Tip This Week- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

    Follow these links for a more comprehensive review on DVT

    Deep Vein Thrombosis by Medline Plus

    Diagnosis and treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis

    Deep Venous Thrombosis by Emedicine

    Article: Critical Thinking in EMS

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    ]]>     Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:34:06 -0500 deep-vein-thrombosis-dvt-and-episode-194 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Episode 194 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for EMT and paramedic emergency medical providers and students Tip This Week- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) refers to a blood clot embedded in one of the major deep veins of the lower legs, thighs, or pelvis. A clot blocks blood circulation through these veins, which carry blood from the lower body back to the heart. The blockage can cause pain, swelling, or warmth in the affected leg. If this clot is left unresolved, it may dislodge and travel to the lungs via the bloodstream, a more serious problem called pulmonary embolism. Physical symptoms of DVT are similar with the symptoms after the occurrence of trauma. To be able to identify DVT, paramedics should use their critical thinking skills, thorough history taking as well as knowledge on the causes and risk factors. If there is a moderate or high clinical suspicion of DVT an injection of low-molecular-weight (LMW) heparin in doses designed to treat acute DVT can be given. Diagnostic imaging can then be arranged on a more elective basis the following day. Since LMW heparin therapy is safe and effective for patients with proven DVT, it provides adequate protection for patients with suspected DVT. no 33:41     EMS Expo Product Review and Episode 193 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/11/15/ems-expo-product-review-and-episode-193/ Welcome to Episode 193

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    For more on the EMS Expo products featured on this episode, check out these links.

    Segway Video

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    A look at the X-collar, Study on C-spine motion during extrication

    Truphatek, visual intubation

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    ]]>     Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:22:27 -0500 ems-expo-product-review-and-episode-193 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic EMS Expo Product Review and Episode 193 of the MedicCast podcast for EMT, paramedic, students and educators in emergency medical services. In the last week of October, Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, together with fellow podcasters Chris Montera of the EMS Garage and Greg Friese of EPS411.com went to the EMS Expo in Atlanta and saw a lot of new, interesting and innovative EMS products. This week's episode is from the MedicCast live recorded earlier this week with some of those who were at the EMS Expo. Jamie talked with his special guests about their experiences while they were at the EMS Expo event as well as their review and comments on some of the new products that caught their eyes like the X-collar, the Truview video laryngoscope by Truphatek, and more. no 1:06:57     Stethoscope Techniques, Auscultation Tips and Episode 192 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/11/08/stethoscope-techniques-auscultation-tips-and-episode-192/ Welcome to Episode 192

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    The Memphis Mentor Model

    Local EMS Symposium Growing

    Six Inches of Water Too Risky for Paramedics

    Family Overcome With Carbon Monoxide

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    Tip This Week– Stethoscope and Auscultation Tips for EMS

    See links for more on stethoscopes, auscultation, and heart and lung sounds.

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    Heart and Lung Sounds

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    ]]>     Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:58:56 -0500 stethoscope-techniques-auscultation-tips-and-epis Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Stethoscope Techniques, Auscultation Tips and Episode 192 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for EMTs, paramedics, students and educators in emergency medical services Tip This Week– Stethoscope and Auscultation Tips for EMS The stethoscope is one of the indispensable diagnostic tools for emergency medicine providers. In using a stethoscope, it is important that proper placement and technique is done to be able to maximize the use of the device. Selecting an ideal stethoscope that will fit the preferences of t user will also help in the quality of its function. The areas most often auscultated are the lungs and the heart. To be able to identify abnormalities, the provider should be trained and be familiar with the different breath sounds and heart sounds. The field or environment where the assessment is done won't always be ideal and much noise can be present interfering with the sound they are trying to hear. This makes auscultation a skill that requires much practice and concentration. no 42:44     EMS Expo Preliminary Panel Predictions and Episode 191 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/11/02/ems-expo-preliminary-panel-predictions-and-episode-191/ Welcome to Episode 191

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    ]]>     Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:56:00 -0500 ems-expo-preliminary-panel-predictions-and-episode Jamie Davis, the Podmedic EMS Expo Preliminary Panel Predictions and Episode 191 of the EMS podcast for EMTs, paramedics, students and educators This Week– a Preliminary Look at the EMS Expo Chris Montera of the EMS Garage podcast and myself sat down the evening before the EMS Expo in Atlanta and discussed with a couple of guests, what we expected to see, do, and hear at the expo over the following few days. Indeed, there was a great deal of anticipation about what was going to happen while we recorded our shows and conducted interviews and product reviews over the course of the Expo. Chris and I were joined by the director of Wake County, North Carolina EMS, Skip Kirkwood. Skip's a frequent guest on the EMS Garage and EMS Leadership podcasts and this is his first foray into the MedicCast podcast. You can find more of Skip at WakeGov.com/ems. Look for other recordings like this one over the next several weeks of the MedicCast as the entire EMS Expo coverage unfolds. A special thanks to Ted Setla and Chris Eldridge for their knowledge and skills as videographers and editors without whom the many video and recorded segments would not have been possible. Check out Ted and Chris' other work on the excellent EMS Documentary "Level Zero." You can view it for a limited time at LevelZeroMovie.com. no 1:10:14     Poisonous Gases Review for EMS and Episode 190 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/10/25/poisonous-gases-review-for-ems-and-episode-190 Welcome to Episode 190

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    No Malfunction in Helicopter Crash According to Feds

    Missouri Court Considers EMT Immunity

    Back Blows Save Choking Infant

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    Tip of the Week– Poisonous Gases Interview with Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center

    List of Poisonous Gases

    Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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    ]]>     Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:39:19 -0400 poisonous-gases-review-for-ems-and-episode-190 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 41:16     Ultrasound Diagnosis in EMS and Episode 189 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/10/18/ultrasound-diagnosis-in-ems-and-episode-189/ Welcome to Episode 189

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    Tip of the Week– Ultrasound Diagnosis in the EMS Setting

    How important is it for EMS providers to have an ultrasound device in the prehospital setting? How far have we gone in the integration of ultrasound in EMS?

    Get these questions,and more, answered by MedicCast Live guests Brian Dunnigan, EMT-P and Dr. Eric Brader from Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, as they join the podmedic, Jamie Davis, in the discussion of the relevance of having ultrasonography available in the EMS setting as well as some examples where having and ultrasound device at hand will be critical in the speedy diagnosis of patients

    For more on EMS ultrasound, see links below

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    ]]>     Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:27:16 -0400 ultrasound-diagnosis-in-ems-and-episode-189 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Ultrasound Diagnosis in EMS and Episode 189 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for EMTs, paramedics, students and instructors. no 58:44     Adapting to Non-Standard Patients and Episode 188 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/10/11/ems-adapting-to-non-standard-patients-and-episode-188/ Welcome to Episode 188

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    Greg's New Southwales Ambulance Service newsletter link

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    Australian Expert Warns, Surgical Masks Ineffective for H1N1

    Worker's Leg Severed From Exploding Gas Tank

    Man Dies in Farm Accident

    FD's Select Emergency Calls to Save Money

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    MD EMS System Geriatric Resources page

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    Article on Bariatric Emergencies

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    ]]>     Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:52:34 -0400 adapting-to-nonstandard-patients-and-episode-188 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic EMS Adapting to Non-Standard Patients and Episode 188 of the EMS podcast for paramedics, EMTs, Students, and instructors in emergency medical and ambulance services no 47:18     Live Discussion on NBC Trauma Premier and Episode 187 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/10/04/live-discussion-on-nbc-trauma-premier-and-episode-187/ Welcome to Episode 187

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    ]]>     Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:55:01 -0400 live-discussion-on-nbc-trauma-premier-and-episode Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Live Discussion on NBC Trauma Premier and Episode 187 of the MedicCast EMS podcast for EMT, paramedic, student, and instructor providers of emergency medical care. Discussion on New Paramedic Show "Trauma" Last Monday night, members of the EMS community got together online to watch the premier of the new show Trauma. Comments were mostly made on how TV paramedics portray the real paramedics and the accuracy of the procedures that they do. For EMS providers, it is important that these kind of shows get as close to the real thing as possible to educate the public about what emergency medicine is all about and not give them false impressions or expectations. Together with the podmedic were EMS podcasters Greg Friese of EMS Educast and Chris Montera of the EMS Garage with a paramedic consultant from the show as a special guest. One of the actresses, Aimee Garcia (facebook fan page), called in to share her experiences during her preparation for her character portrayal. She said that actual paramedics provided the EMS training for the actors which included the basic EMS procedures. She speaks highly of the profession and that experience made her understand more about what paramedics do and that she will suggest to the production team all the comments from the show to make it as real as possible and they will work hard to do EMS providers justice. no 1:04:46     Airway Management Skills and Episode 186 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/09/27/airway-management-skills-and-episode-186/ Welcome to Episode 186

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    New Policy for Pediatric Care in the ED

    Nurses Protest on Compulsory Vaccination for H1N1

    Smoking Bans Greatly Reduce Incidence of Cardiac Arrest

    Hollywood Celebrities Criticize Health Insurance CEOs

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    Tip of the Week– Airway Management Skills

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    Airway Anatomy and Physiology

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    ]]>     Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:46:05 -0400 airway-management-skills-and-episode-186 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Airway Management Skills and Episode 186 of the MedicCast podcast for EMTs, paramedics, and other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers, instructors, and students. Tip of the Week– Airway Management Skills Airway management is one of the critical skills for emergency medicine providers that requires mastery. A few seconds of delay in the establishment of a patent airway could result in serious irreversible damage to the patient. To provide proper airway management, one should first understand the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and the concepts that come with it like mechanism of breathing and gas exchange. Skills in airway management include administration of oxygen, artificial intubation and administration of medications to support respiratory function. no 43:11     EMS Poisoning and Toxicology Myths in Episode 185 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/09/20/ems-poisoning-and-toxicology-myths-in-episode-185 Welcome to Episode 185

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    New Sensitive Markers for Detecting MI

    Emergency Helicopter Crash Elicit New Safety Rules

    Future of Fire Service Lie on EMS

    Non-Emergency Transport Increase Fire/EMS Revenue

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    Tip of the Week– Poisoning and Toxicology Myths with Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center

    Poisoning by MedlinePlus

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    ]]>     Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:51:13 -0400 ems-poisoning-and-toxicology-myths-in-episode-185 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic EMS Poisoning and Toxicology Myths in Episode 185 of the MedicCast podcast for EMTs, paramedics, students and educators in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Tip of the Week– Poisoning and Toxicology Myths with Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center According to the CDC, more than 700,000 causes of emergency visits in 2006 are due to unintentional poisoning, 25% of these incidents required hospitalization or transfer to another care facility. For emergency responders, these numbers can be alarming. Since paramedics are the first persons on the scene, it is important for them to know the most common substances unintentionally and intentionally used by poison victims. These information are necessary for instituting the proper interventions. Also, the public should be educated on the facts and fallacies regarding first aid treatment for poisoning like the use of ipecac syrup, which may not only cause more harm than good, but also decrease the tolerance for the use of activated charcoal and poison control measures. no 35:46     EMS Education, Study Skills, and Episode 184 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/09/13/ems-education-study-skills-and-episode-184 Welcome to Episode 184

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    Find out more about different learning styles and study tips from the panel of special guests in this episode of MedicCast. The panel includes

    Greg Friese of EMSEducast.com

    Rob Theriault of paramedictutor.wordpress.com

    Visit these sites for more on learning styles and study tips

    Knowing My Learning Style Helps Me Learn

    Top Tips for EMS Educators

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    ]]>     Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:16:30 -0400 ems-education-study-skills-and-episode-184 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic EMS Education, Study Skills, and Episode 184 of the MedicCast Podcast for EMTs, paramedics, and ems students and educators Tip of the Week– EMS Student and Educator Tips Find out more about different learning styles and study tips from the panel of special guests in this episode of MedicCast. The panel includes Greg Friese of EMSEducast.com Rob Theriault of paramedictutor.wordpress.com They talk about tips on how to balance one's study time and keep away from distractions like Facebook or Twitter and setting an attainable and realistic goal in planning for studying and more. Be Aware of Learning Style Most EMT students are regarded as adult learners, having to balance school with work and family. While some easily learn through listening in lectures, others need to visualize or have a tactile experience of the concept for them to fully understand and retain the information. Knowing a student's learning style increases class performance and effectivity. For educators, they should facilitate activities that will appeal to students and go beyond the classical lectures or use of powerpoint slides. Awareness of learning styles will help in providing ideas on how to present topics in class. Since social media are getting more popular, these should be extended as educational tools. Downloadable videos and podcasts will let students do more with their time while gaining extra knowledge. Visit these sites for more on learning styles and study tips Knowing My Learning Style Helps Me Learn Top Tips for EMS Educators no 1:02:11     H1N1 Pandemic, Flu season, EMS and Episode 182 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/09/06/h1n1-pandemic-flu-season-ems-and-episode-182 Welcome to Episode 182

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    Tip of the Week– H1N1 (swine flu) virus,flu season and EMS

    The discussion includes
    Vincent Racaniello of This Week in Virology podcast
    Anne Robinson, a public health nurse from Colorado
    Chris Montera from the EMS Garage podcast
    Rob Theriault from the Paramedic Tutor Wordpress blog
    Gary Wingrove, President of the National EMS Management Association
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    ]]>     Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:16:59 -0400 h1n1-pandemic-flu-season-ems-and-episode-182 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic To prepare EMS and other health professionals for the upcoming flu season and increased activity of influeza A H1N1 (swine flu), the producers of the EMS Garage and MedicCast Productions did a special joint episode with several other health professionals. They discuss the effects of the H1N1 pandemic and flu season to EMS providers. The discussion includes Vincent Racaniello of This Week in Virology podcast Anne Robinson, a public health nurse from Colorado Chris Montera from the EMS Garage podcast Rob Theriault from the Paramedic Tutor Wordpress blog Gary Wingrove, President of the National EMS Management Association CDC Situation Update on Swine Flu WHO 2009 H1N1 Pandemic briefing note Personal protective measures for health providers Influenza virus is transmitted via droplets that are expelled by sneezing, coughing and speaking. Since health providers are on the front line of dealing with illnesses, it is important for them to practice measures to avoid transmitting or further spreading the infection. Every medical professional knows that handwashing is the universal precaution. Proper handwashing every after patient reduces the risk of passing on the virus to the next patient or to other people that the health provider interact with. Other measures like using alcohol-based hand rub can also be helpful. It is unlikely for a health care provider to avoid close contact for people who might be ill or to avoid crowded places especially for those working at the ED. However, they can use protective clothing like masks or gowns, depending on the institution's protocol. Most importantly, the immune system should be given a boost by good health habits including adequate sleep, eating nutritious food, and keeping physically active. Check out the links below for more information on preventive measures against influenza. no 52:55     MVA Mechanisms of Injury and Episode 182 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/08/30/mva-mechanisms-of-injury-and-episode-182/ Welcome to Episode 182

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    Increased Injuries Seen in Growing Popularity of Rock Climbing

    Suspect Mistakenly Pronounced Dead

    LAFD Service "Brownouts" Show Minimal Effects

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    For more information on different mechanisms of injury in MVA, check out the following links

    Statistical Data on Motor Vehicle Accidents and Fatalities

    Mechanism of Shoulder Injuries in MVA

    Frontal Crash Injury Patterns

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    ]]>     Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:03:46 -0400 mva-mechanisms-of-injury-and-episode-182 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic MVA Mechanisms of Injury and Episode 182 of the MedicCast Podcast for EMTs, paramedics, EMS students and educators Tip of the Week– MVA Mechanisms of Injury Motor vehicle accidents cause up to a million deaths per year worldwide. According to the WHO it ranks fourth in global health problems. In the US, about 42,000 are killed from MVA and injuries reach a number as high as 3.5 million . These figures are alarming and indicates that incidence of vehicular accidents are high so emergency medicine providers should always be alert in responding to such cases. In relation to the previous episode, Kinematics of Trauma, motor vehicle crashes also follow the laws of physics, meaning, the injuries sustained by the individual involved in the crash would depend on physical factors like the velocity at which the vehicle is moving, involvement of seatbelts and airbags, and the direction at which the injury occurred. Knowing the mechanism of injury in motor vehicle accidents would give the paramedic an edge in performing a thorough assessment just by identifying the type of injury. For example, in frontal crashes with airbags deployed and the patient wearing seatbelts, the paramedic should expect lateral rib fractures with evenly distributed visceral injuries, intestinal injuries from compression of the seatbelt into the body, and pelvic fractures. Few face and head injuries can be seen because the deployed airbags cushioned the blow to that area. no 45:37     Improving CPR Outcomes and Episode 181 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/08/23/improving-cpr-outcomes-and-episode-181/ Welcome to Episode 180

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    Tip of the Week– Interview with Dr. Mickey Eisenberg

    In a special joint interview set up by Greg Friese of the EMS Educast podcast, I got the opportunity to chat on the phone with Dr. Mickey Eisenberg and the guys from the Educast.

    ]]>     Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:13:43 -0400 improving-cpr-outcomes-and-episode-181 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Improving CPR Outcomes and Episode 181 with a special interview with Dr. Mickey Eisenberg from the King County, Washington EMS system. Tip of the Week– Interview with Dr. Mickey Eisenberg In a special joint interview set up by Greg Friese of the EMS Educast podcast, I got the opportunity to chat on the phone with Dr. Mickey Eisenberg and the guys from the Educast. We talked about Dr. Eisenberg's book challenging communities and EMS systems to change the way they look at cardiac arrest, survivability and code management. His book is titled - "Resuscitate: How your community can improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest." Comments were bandied about like: "Communities could approach a greater than 50% sudden cardiac arrest survival rate . . ." or "V-Fib is a benign ventricular rhythm treatable by the application of therapeutic shock." A great discussion that definitely requires more comment and promotion within your system. Let me know what you think about this program and Dr. Eisenberg's comments. no 1:01:12     Kinematics of Trauma and Episode 180 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/08/16/kinematics-of-trauma-and-episode-180/ Welcome to Episode 180

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    Tip of the Week– Kinematics of Trauma

    ]]>     Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:24:26 -0400 kinematics-of-trauma-and-episode-180 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Kinematics of Trauma and Episode 180 of the MedicCast podcast for EMS providers Kinematics of trauma is basically how physics apply in the occurrence of the injury. For instance, an object traveling at a velocity of 150 m/s would yield a greater impact on collision as compared to the same object moving at 100 m/s, meaning, more damage can be expected from a car that crashes at high speed. Emergency responders should be aware of such concept because kinematics of trauma would give them a head start of what injuries to expect depending on the incident. For example, if a fall victim would fall feet first, injuries to find are fractures associated to the lower extremities including spine compression or what they call as "Don Juan Syndrome". The cornerstone of assessment is early consideration of kinematics to predict hidden injuries. In the event that the patient is unconscious or physical injuries are absent, familiarity with kinematics allows the responder to institute precautions necessary for possible injuries sustained related to the type of trauma. no 42:26     Spinal Immobilization for EMS and Episode 179 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/08/09/spinal-immobilization-for-ems-and-episode-179 Welcome to Episode 179

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    Tip of the Week– Spinal Immobilization for EMS

    ]]>     Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:05:15 -0400 spinal-immobilization-for-ems-and-episode-179 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Spinal Immobilization for EMS and Episode 179 of the MedicCast podcast for EMT and Paramedic EMS Providers and Students Tip of the Week– Spinal Immobilization for EMS Emergency medicine providers are usually faced with situations wherein the victims may have potential or actual injuries to the spine. One thing that paramedics should do in such instances before attempting to transport the patient is to immobilize the spine. In performing spinal immobilization, the paramedic should pay special attention to the c-spine. If it is not in neutral position, an attempt should be made to achieve proper alignment. If the patient is able to move, they should move their neck into the line. If there is any pain, neurological deterioration or resistance to movement the procedure should be abandoned and the neck splinted in the current position. There is a criteria set in determining candidates for spinal immobilization. Special cases like pediatric patients, athletes, and motorcycle accidents also call for special considerations or policies in the application of the procedure. no 36:00