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Troopers Help Deliver Baby

Family of Rescued Boy and EMT Reunite

Rookie EMT Makes Dramatic Rescue in July 4th Parade

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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Paramedic Candidate Dies During Practice Drill

Maryland Responder, both Paramedic and Trooper

Ambulance Cuts May Have Contributed to Bull Rider Death

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

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Allergy Tests

The Immune System

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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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]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:30:19 -0400 asthma-for-ems-and-episode-227 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 45:41 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 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 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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/06/13/nremt-airway-mgmt-episode-223/ MedicCast Episode 223

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Listener Links:

NYC EMS Rapper link

Inflight Emergencies Article

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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]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:14:08 -0400 nremt-patient-airway-management-and-episode-223 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 55:40 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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]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:30:55 -0400 prehospital-management-of-drowning-immersion-inju Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 37:00 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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]]> 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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/23/ca-channel-blocker-od-and-episode-220 MedicCast Episode 220

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EMS News---

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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/13/ems-self-defense-episode-219/ MedicCast Episode 219

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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.

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

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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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/09/a-fibrillation-episode-218/ MedicCast Episode 218

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EMS News-----

EMT Assaulted on Medical Call

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

Abnormal Heart Rhythm Link to Alzheimer's

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Tip This Week --- Atrial Fibrillation

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

Medline Plus on Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute

WebMD: Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Disease


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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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/05/02/heat-emergencies-episode-217/ MedicCast Episode 217

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

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

Hyperthermia and Heat-Related Illness

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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 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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Tip This Week --- EpiPens and Epinephrine Reviewed

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 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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/04/18/us-army-medics-episode-215/ MedicCast Episode 215

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Tip This Week ---US Army Field Medics

US Army Medical Department

Combat Life Saver Course

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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 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

Article on K2 Causing Hallucinations in Teens

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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 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

Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Setting
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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 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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Tip This Week --- EMS Education- coned and beyond

NAEMSE homepage

Tim Phalen at ECG Solutions

Rory Putnam at Northern Essex Community College

Angel Burba at Howard Community College and on Facebook

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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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/03/21/ems-12-lead-episode-211/ Welcome to Episode 211

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Tip This Week --- EMS 12 Lead ECGs

Tim Phalen at ECG Solutions

Tom Bouthillet from the Prehospital 12 Lead ECG blog

Angel Burba from Howard Community College

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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 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

NAEMSE 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 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 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 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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/02/22/ppw-ems-outreach-episode-207/ Welcome to Episode 207

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EMS News-----

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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]]> 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 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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/02/07/falls-and-episode-205/ Welcome to Episode 205

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EMS News-----

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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Mike McGill with "Southern California"



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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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/01/31/bariatric-care-episode-204/ Welcome to Episode 204

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EMS News-----

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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Carrie Cunningham with "Single Life"



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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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/01/24/av-blocks-and-episode-203/ Welcome to Episode 203

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EMS News-----

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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Chad Hollister with "Grow"



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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 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 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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Matthew Ebel and the song “Downtown”



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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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/01/03/cardiac-arrest-and-episode-200/ Welcome to Episode 200

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EMS News-----

Back From The Dead, Thanks To Ice Packs

Liver Targeted Drug Stops Hepatitis C

Post-Op Blood Clot Risk High

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Tip This Week --- ACLS and Code Management

For more on team approach to cardiac arrest management for EMS, check out these links

Everday EMS Tips- Team Approach to Cardiac Arrest Patients

Management of Cardiac Arrest from American Heart Association

EMS Responder.com on Cardiac Arrest Management part 1

Cardiac Arrest Management part 2

EMS Cardiac Arrest Management and Mega Code Student Tips


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Song this week: Strawberry Soda by Samuel Ventura




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]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:17:23 -0500 ems-cardiac-arrest-management-and-episode-200 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic EMS Cardiac Arrest Management and Episode 200 of the MedicCast podcast for EMT and paramedic emergency services providers, students and educators. no 47:35 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/12/27/ems-education-study-tools-and-episode-199/ Welcome to Episode 199

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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


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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 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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Chronicles of EMS Video Trailer link


EMS News---

EMT Pleads Guilty in Death

Canada Rescue Learns About Autism

MD EMS Speaks Out on Hypothermia Risks

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Tip This Week --- Interview with Greg Adams of Medic Alert Foundation

Medic Alert and EMS Training Tools

JEMS.com Article on DNR Orders

Maryland EMS DNR Protocol


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Jill Parr with “Do You Hear What I Hear?”



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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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/12/13/buprenorphine-overdose-with-lisa-booze-and-episode-197/ Welcome to Episode 197

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EMS News---

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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Tip This Week --- Buprenorphine Overdose with Lisa Booze

Buprenorphine (Sublingual) by NIH MedlinePlus

US Dept. of Health and Human Services on Buprenorphine Therapy

DailyMed on Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Injection

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Song this Week - Matthew Ebel "Walk a Thousand Miles"



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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 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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EMS News---

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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Tip This Week --- False Positives for STEMIs

STEMI Imitators Article

STEMI False Positives Article

STEMI Team Approach and Diagnostics Transcript PDF


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Song this Week - Geoff Smith with "Some Huggin' & Some Kissin'"



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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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/11/29/emergency-care-of-pulmonary-embolism-and-episode-195/ Welcome to Episode 195

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EMS News---

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

Pulmonary Embolism by Medline Plus

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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/11/22/deep-vein-thrombosis-dvt-and-episode-194/ Welcome to Episode 194

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EMS News---

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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/11/15/ems-expo-product-review-and-episode-193/ Welcome to Episode 193

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This Week– Products Review From the EMS Expo

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

Segway Video

Moulage Video

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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/11/08/stethoscope-techniques-auscultation-tips-and-episode-192/ Welcome to Episode 192

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EMS News---

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.

Stethoscope Basics for EMTs Video

Ultrasound Stethoscope

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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/11/02/ems-expo-preliminary-panel-predictions-and-episode-191/ Welcome to Episode 191

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This Week– a Preliminary Look at the EMS Expo

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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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/10/25/poisonous-gases-review-for-ems-and-episode-190 Welcome to Episode 190

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Greg From Australia's "Hamstars CPR Video" Link

EMS News-

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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Laura Clapp — I'm Not Responsible

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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 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

Article on EMS Ultrasound

Ultrasound Assessment Tools.pdf

EMS Ultrasound by Dr. David Spear


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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 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

EMS News-

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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Tip of the Week– Adapting to Non-Standard Patients

MD EMS System Geriatric Resources page

MD EMS System EMS for Children page

Article on Bariatric Emergencies

NC EMS pdf download on special needs patients

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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 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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Discussion on New Paramedic Show "Trauma"

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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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/09/27/airway-management-skills-and-episode-186/ Welcome to Episode 186

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EMS News-

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

For more on Airway Management and EMT skills, check out the links below

Airway Anatomy and Physiology

Airway Management EMS Skills Sheet

NREMT Study Plan



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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 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

CDC Fact Sheets on Poisoning


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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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/09/13/ems-education-study-skills-and-episode-184 Welcome to Episode 184

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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

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 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
CDC Situation Update on Swine Flu
WHO 2009 H1N1 Pandemic briefing note
Check out the links below for more information on preventive measures against influenza.
Recommendations from WHO
Protecting Health Workers

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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 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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Tip of the Week– MVA Mechanisms of Injury

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 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 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 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 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/07/31/ultrasound-for-ems-and-episode-178/ Welcome to Episode 178

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Tip of the Week– Ultrasound for EMS with Brian Dunnigan

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:36:53 -0400 ultrasound-for-ems-and-episode-178 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Ultrasound for EMS and Episode 178 of the MedicCast EMT and Paramedic podcast. Ultrasonography is one of the most commonly used tools for assessing patients in a facility setting and has been shown to reduce morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. The use of ultrasound technology in the pre-hospital setting has the potential to improve trauma, cardiac and obstetric care. Being able to perform the diagnostic procedure even before reaching the hospital saves precious time for the patient. As of now, it is only accessible in the hospitals in most areas but recent technological advances have made hand held ultrasound devices available in helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) and ground ambulances. Several research projects on HEMS ultrasound and ground EMS ultrasound are ongoing in the United States and countries across Europe. If ever made possible, some of the applications of pre-hospital ultrasound include detection of free intra-abdominal fluid on trauma patients, cardiac visualization of patients in shock state, fetal monitoring and evaluation, early detection of pneumothorax and early evaluation of cardiac arrest. no 42:44 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/07/26/cpap-for-ems-providers-and-episode-177/ Welcome to Episode 177

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Tip of the Week– CPAP for EMS Providers

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:56:29 -0400 cpap-for-ems-providers-and-episode-177 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic CPAP for EMS Providers and Episode 177 of the MedicCast Tip of the Week– CPAP for EMS Providers Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)is a non-invasive procedure usually given in the prehospital setting aimed at improving the status of a patient with respiratory problems by reducing work of breathing. In some patients, it is used as an alternative for intubation. CPAP is usually given in conjunction with emergency medications such as nitrates, diuretics or bronchodilators depending on the respiratory problem the patient is having. Indications for CPAP are: * CHF/Acute Pulmonary Edema * Acute Respiratory Failure * asthma/reactive airway disease, * near drowning, * COPD, * acute pulmonary edema (cardiogenic and non cardiogenic) * pneumonia Administration should start at lowest setting (0-2 cmH20) and titrated upward to 10 cmH2O. When providing CPAP, the paramedic should verbally calm the patient and provide coaching since it may induce anxiety. Complications that emergency medicine providers should anticipate include drop in blood pressure, pneumothorax, gastric distention and vomiting, and corneal drying. Contraindications to CPAP are: * Unconscious, Unresponsive, or inability to protect airway. * Inability to sit up * Respiratory arrest or agonal respirations (Consider Intubation) * Persistent nausea/vomiting * Hypotension- Systolic Blood Pressure less than 90 mmHg * Inability to obtain a good mask seal * Pathologic * Suspected Pneumothorax * Shock associated with cardiac insufficiency * Penetrating chest trauma * Facial anomalies /trauma/burns * Closed Head Injury * Has active upper GI bleeding or history of recent gastric surgery * Vomiting CPAP therapy should be given continuously to obtain maximum benefits. In the event that it should be discontinued, Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation or Endotracheal intubation should be considered. no 46:14 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/07/19/ems-pharmacology-and-episode-176/ Welcome to Episode 176

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Tip of the Week– Interview with Dr. Jeff Guy on EMS Pharmacology

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:15:04 -0400 ems-pharmacology-and-episode-176-of-the-mediccast Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Tip of the Week– Interview with Dr. Jeff Guy on EMS Pharmacology for EMTs and Paramedics Emergency medicine practitioners often encounter situations wherein drugs should be administered right away even before they reach the hospital. Such drugs are vital to the survival of the patient and prevention of further deterioration so EMS providers should be up to date on the common medications including its dosages and routes. Medication errors are also high during stressful situations. To prevent these, paramedics should always be confident in their knowledge on medications and including proper administration techniques. Mastery of medication math is also important in determining the safe and effective dosage of a certain drug. These skills altogether eliminate the risks for medication errors and promote patient safety. no 42:06 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/07/12/lightning-electrical-burns-and-episode-175/ Welcome to Episode 175

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Tip of the Week– Lightning/ Electrical Burns

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:14:08 -0400 lightningelectrical-burns-and-episode-175 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Tip of the Week– Lightning/ Electrical Burns People deal with electricity everyday. From simple errands at home using common appliances to large scale construction projects with state-of-the-art power tools. Individuals constantly making use of electricity, especially workers, are prone to electrical injuries because of the environment that they are in and according to the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH), an average of one worker is electrocuted on the job on every day of every year. There are four main types of electrical injuries that EMTs and paramedics should be watching for in their patients. The most common shock-related non-fatal injury is a burn and there are three types. Electrical burns (from touching electrical wires), arc burns (from currents arcing through the air ), and thermal contact burns. In relation to electricity, lightning strikes can also be a source of electrical injury. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 100 of every 500 fatalities caused by electricity are the result of lightning strikes. Although related, there are significant differences in injury patterns and pathophysiology. In a lightning strike there is the possibility of cardiac arrest, keraunoparalysis (transient paralysis associated with extreme vasoconstriction and sensory disturbances of one or more extremities), blunt trauma , and superficial burns. Treatment of the electrical burn patient starts with basic care including ensuring airway patency, respiratory adequacy, managing cardiac arrest if present. Because of the hidden injuries caused when the current passed through the patient's internal tissues, no assumptions should be made based on location of entry or exit wounds. O2, IV, and ECG monitoring are where EMS treatment should begin once initial assessment and life threats have been dealt with. Treat visible burn injuries per EMS protocol and contact online medical control and your local burn center for specific instructions for your patient. A careful history of the traumatic event from the patient or bystanders may help physicians determine the level of internal injury so make sure someone takes the time to get that information on scene. no 38:20 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/07/04/antidepressant-overdose-for-emts-paramedics-and-episode-174/ Welcome to Episode 174

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Tip of the Week Antidepressant Overdose
with Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:42:00 -0400 antidepressant-overdose-for-paramedics-and-episode Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Episode on Antidepressant Toxicity for EMTs and Paramedics 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) o eg. Prozac (fluoxetine), Paxil (paroxetine) * Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SSNIs) o eg. )Effexor (venlafaxine), Cymbalta (duloxetine) * Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) o eg. Elavil (amitriptyline), Tofranil (imipramine) * Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) o 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 no 41:30 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/06/28/anatomy-of-abdominal-pain-for-emts-paramedics-and-episode-173/ Welcome to Episode 173

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Tip of the Week Anatomy of Abdominal Pain for EMTs Paramedics

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:38:06 -0400 anatomy-of-abdominal-pain-for-emts-paramedics-an Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 38:44 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/06/21/respiratory-management-and-episode-172/ Welcome to Episode 172

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Tip of the Week Respiratory Management for EMTs Paramedics

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:31:26 -0400 respiratory-management-and-episode-172 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Respiratory management beyond the equiment, meds and treatments. Paramedics and ems providers like EMTs should look at actual CARE, too! Good patient management goes way beyond just making an assessment and giving a treatment. In order to graduate from being an okay EMT or paramedic to becoming a great paramedic you need to go above and beyond. How far above and beyond? Actually, not all that far. This week, I'll discuss respiratory patients but you can apply these techniques to all of your patients. When we discuss good patient care, many of us assume that means the mechanics of taking care of a patient. Taking vital signs, doing a head to toe assessment, getting a good patient history, and so on. All of us need to be good at patient care basics but we also need to remember that our patients are more than just a collection of signs and symptoms and a disease that we treat. They also have hopes and fears, family members and friends, and they are people who hope that you will help them live to see more of all of those things. When you care for a patient, remember to care for the whole patient. Develop a list of good questions to ask when you have a patient to help take their mind off of their problems. You might have to carry some of the conversation for respiratory patients so be prepared to tell an appropriate funny story. Lightening the mood can do a lot to alleviate respiratory anxiety and decrease workload on the body's systems. Got a grandparent in the back of the unit, they all love to talk about their children and grandchildren. Ask them to tell you about their grand kids. That distraction can help reduce the level of distress. Use your skills as an EMT or paramedic, too, but remember that your patient has feelings. Don't be that provider who gives a neb, puts the patient on oxygen and then ignores them all the way to the hospital. no 41:38 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/06/14/intraosseous-patient-access-and-episode-171/ Welcome to Episode 171

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Tip of the Week Intraosseous Access Review

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:38:08 -0400 intraosseous-patient-access-and-episode-171 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 45:54 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/05/31/fish-poisoning-with-lisa-booze-and-episode-170/ Welcome to Episode 170

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Tip of the Week– Ciguatera Fish Poisoning

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:21:14 -0400 fish-poisoning-with-lisa-booze-and-episode-170 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 38:15 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/05/24/assessment-and-care-of-iv-lines-and-episode-169/ Welcome to Episode 169

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Tip of the Week -- EMS I.V. Complications Review

]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 21:54:18 -0400 iv-complications-and-episode-169 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 49:20 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/05/17/mediccastlive-discussion-on-new-ems-products-and-episode-168/ Welcome to Episode 168

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This Month's MedicCast Live Discussion on New EMS Products

]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 20:28:08 -0400 mediccastlive-discussion-on-new-ems-products-and-e Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 49:28 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/05/10/ems-product-reviews-and-episode-167/ Welcome to Episode 167

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Tip of the Week -- EMS Top Product Reviews 2009

]]> Sun, 10 May 2009 23:02:24 -0400 ems-product-reviews-and-episode-167 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 53:33 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/05/03/lessons-learned-from-the-swine-flu-and-episode-166/ Welcome to Episode 166

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Tip of the Week -- Learning Lessons from the Swine Flu

]]> Sun, 03 May 2009 22:35:23 -0400 lessons-learned-from-swine-flu-and-episode-166 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Tip of the Week -- Learning Lessons from the Swine Flu This week, I was delighted to have the opportunity to touch base with Rick Russotti by phone to talk with him about his impressions about H1N1 Swine Flu response by EMS agencies and about some of the lessons learned so far. Find more comments from Rick here at MitigationJournal.blogspot.com I have been very open about my opinions regarding media response to the Swine Flu cases reported around the world. Every year 30,000 to 40,000 people in the U.S. die from our regular seasonal flu but the media does very little reporting on the tragedy of those deaths. The national agencies like the CDC and Health and Human Services have all responded with an appropriate, measured response to a developing situation of concern. So what are you going to learn from all of this as an EMT and paramedic on the street? Here is a list of my top 4 lessons learned: 1. Where to go to get high quality reliable information. (Check out my article here at EMSLive.com on top 5 things for EMTs to know about swine flu.) 2. Learn the details of your own infection response plan in your region. (You should know by now or you will be asking soon, right?) 3. Review the little used parts of our personal protective gear (PPE). (Droplet precautions refer us to the use of eye protection, surgical or N-95 mask with appropriate fitting, etc.) 4. Remind yourself and those around you to practice good hand washing techniques. (20 seconds of vigorous lathering and THEN rinse!) no 57:50 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/04/26/an-nremt-review-of-tourniquets-and-episode-165/ Welcome to Episode 165

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]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:58:27 -0400 an-nremt-review-of-tourniquets-and-episode-165 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Tip of the Week -- An NREMT Review of Tourniquet Application The NREMT updated both the ALS and BLS skills stations this year with the major change being the alteration of the "Bleeding Control and Shock Management Station." Previously, EMTs and paramedic students were required to first apply direct pressure, elevate the injured area, utilize arterial pressure points and then after all of those interventions failed, apply a tourniquet. New evidence collected in recent years from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan have proven the effectiveness and safety of applying tourniquets earlier in the process. Now, the NREMT is testing EMTs and Paramedics to first apply direct pressure and if the bleeding doesn't stop, to move directly to application of the tourniquet. Previously, the fear of using a tourniquet centered around the thought that using a tourniquet on an extremity meant that the limb was lost and an amputation was certain simply because of the tourniquet application. That is now understood not to be the case. The muscle and bone tissues of the extremities may be revived as long as 5 to 6 hours later. Since few if any EMS agencies in the U.S. have a normal transport time greater than 5 hours, the tourniquet becomes a more appropriate action to take. no 44:00 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/04/20/online-ems-medical-consults-and-episode-164/ Welcome to Episode 164

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]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:07:34 -0400 ems-medical-consults-good-and-bad-and-episode-164 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Good versus bad EMS online medical control consults for EMTs and Paramedics featuring a special guest, Ginger Campbell from the Brain Science Podcast. 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. no 1:04:34 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/04/12/spinal-muscular-atrophy-dermal-exposures-and-episode-163/ Welcome to Episode 163

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]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:35:08 -0400 spinal-muscular-atrophy-dermal-exposures-and-epis Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 45:51 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/04/05/national-ems-memorial-bike-ride-and-episode-162/ Welcome to Episode 162

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]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:27:05 -0400 national-ems-memorial-bike-ride-and-episode-162 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic National EMS Memorial Bike Ride and Episode 162 of the MedicCast Podcast for EMTs and paramedics no 39:44 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/03/29/closed-head-injuries-and-episode-161/ Welcome to Episode 161

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]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2009 13:31:06 -0400 closed-head-injuries-and-episode-161 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Head Injury Review for paramedics and EMTs focusing on epidural and subdural hematomas Tip/Trick of the Week- Closed Head Injuries The two common types of brain bleeds following a traumatic injury that includes a blow to the head are epidural and subdural hematomas. For paramedics and emergency medical technicians encountering these injuries in the field, diagnosis can be difficult. Often, the patients with these head injuries present with no significant side effects initially and will want to refuse treatment. Because of the nature of these hemorrhages, the patients can deteriorate over time and become incapacitated and die from a lack of treatment. EMS providers in the field must use careful history taking and assessment to raise their index of suspicion and work with online medical direction to convince these individuals that they need to be checked out in the ER or trauma center. The only definitive diagnostic tools are the use of medical imaging of the skull to look for signs of internal bleeding. Until this is done, there is no way of determining if there is a bleed present or not. Some patient populations have a higher risk for bleeding anyway and need even more careful assessment. These higher risk patients include: * Elderly patients because of physiologic changes that cause vessels to become more brittle. * People on any form of anticoagulant therapy including aspirin, warfarin (coumadin), plavix, and others. * People with prior history of brain injury and stroke * Very young patients (under 5) due to inability to gauge communication and neuro status effectively. no 46:36 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/03/22/orthostatic-vital-signs-and-episode-160/ Welcome to Episode 160

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]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:33:11 -0400 orthostatic-vital-signs-and-episode-160 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Orthostatic Vital Signs review for EMTs and paramedics Tip/Trick of the Week- Orthostatic Vital Signs (assessing for hypovolemia) Taking orthostatic vital signs on the scene, before, and after fluid therapy can be a big help to the ER when you are bringing in a patient who is complaining of dizziness, light headedness, or syncopal episodes and there is no clear cardiac cause such as bradycardia or other arrhythmia. Orthostatic vital signs, also known as tilt testing or postural vitals, is an assessment tool used to identify patients with a fluid volume deficit such as dehydration. It assesses the patient in multiple positions and tests the cardiovascular response to the changes in position after a short period of time (usually 1 to 2 minutes). Changes of greater than 20 mm Hg systolic in the blood pressure reading or greater than 10 to 20 BPM in the heart rate after a postural change may indicate that the person is low on fluids and may be a candidate for a fluid bolus. (Refer to your own protocols or to online medical control before administering such a bolus) Follow the links below for more on vital signs and orthostatic or tilt testing. Orthostatic Vitals Overview Beyond the Basics: Interpreting Vital Signs How is dizziness diagnosed? no 39:14 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/03/15/collegiate-ems-and-episode-159/ Welcome to Episode 159

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]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:43:06 -0400 collegiate-ems-and-episode-159 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic This month, the MedicCast Live looked at the unique group of community EMS volunteers that make up the collegiate EMS provider including EMTs and paramedics in both transport and first response units. This Month's MedicCast Live Show on Collegiate EMS This month, the MedicCast Live looked at the unique group of community EMS volunteers that make up the collegiate EMS provider. These EMTs and paramedics are college students who provide volunteer emergency medical services as first response units and transport units for their classmates at colleges and universities across the country. We were very pleased to have two representatives from the NCEMSF (National Collegiate EMS Foundation). NCEMSF President Dr. George J. Koenig, D.O. and Vice President Scott Savett, PhD both active responders in collegiate EMS during their undergraduate careers. Dr. Koenig is a trauma fellow at Johns Hopkins University Hospital and Dr. Savett is chemist and informatics implementation specialist in the pharmaceutical industry. We also had long time listeners David Cawston formerly of the University of Vermont response team and Woody Parker of St. Lawrence University EMS in upstate New York. We also had the pleasure of hosting several other collegiate EMS providers in the chatroom and on the phone lines during the show. We discussed confidentiality issues and HIPAA rules, common funding issues for these lightly funded organizations, interactions and training with surrounding services, and other current focuses of the NCEMSF and their member organizations. I urge all of you to listen to this episode with an ear towards how important it is to work with neighboring organizations in training, joint operations and emergency planning. These issues came up during the discussions on several occassions and don't just pertain to collegiate EMS. These problems are faced and affect all of us. no 1:02:00 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/03/08/hallucinogenic-plants-and-episode-158/ Welcome to Episode 158

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]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:43:38 -0400 hallucinogenic-plants-and-episode-158 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Lisa Booze from the Maryland Poison Center joins us with a look at commonly abused hallucinogenic plants she sees in her time at the poison center. As students and young adults try to find ever more creative ways to get high, EMS providers like EMTs and paramedics will have to refresh their knowledge about the different behaviors in their region. This week, Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center shares her knowledge of some of the common plants used by teens to create hallucinogenic effects. Among them is one named Jimsom Weed. Follow the link above to a full article on Jimsom Weed intoxication using the link above. Whatever the plant based culprit, it will fall to the EMS provider on the scene to use some detective skills during their patient assessment to determine what the specific patient presentation might be pointing to. Relay this information to the local poison center and your online medical control service to work out a treatment plan. Some items to look for in and around the patient's location: * seeds * stems * flower petals * leaves * dried plant material * baggies of plant or organic materials Treat any patient with an unknown cause of altered mental status with the basics first. Follow your ABCs to treat any obvious life threats first and then try to get what info you can from bystanders or family members (if not from the patient themselves). If the patient is conscious, attempt getting a history from them but try to do so once alone in the back of the ambulance without family or police units around. The North American contact number for poison control is 1-800-222-1222. no 42:20 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/03/01/metric-system-math-review-and-episode-157/ Welcome to Episode 157

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]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:55:22 -0500 metric-system-math-review-and-episode-157 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic MedicCast EMS podcast for EMTs and paramedics with a look at common metric conversions used in medication dose and drip rate math. All part of the new Med Math Simplified program at http://MedMathSimplified.com no 46:40 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/02/22/ems-humor-part2-episode-157/ Welcome to Episode 157

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]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:58:17 -0500 ems-humor-live-show-part-2-and-episode-157 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic This is part 2 of the MedicCast Live show on EMS humor for EMTs and Paramedics as well as other emergency medical professionals. In this section as we look at part two of the two part series on EMS Humor, I wanted to include some of the great abreviations and acronyms that people in the live chat room were throwing out there for everyone to laugh at. While these are all very amusing, I think we should all be aware that they are not to be used in acutal patient documentation. What, you think these things come out of mid air? They don't, I promise you a number of the following were included by some provider who thought he or she'd be cute in their report about a particularly humorous or strange call. EMS Humor and Acronyms: * Obese Patients: horizontally gifted, gravitationally gifted, Touched by an Angel..foodcake. * Deceased Patients: FDSTW (Found Dead, Stayed That Way), ART - Assuming room temperature, NLPR - No Longer Playing Records, BART - Body Assuming Room Temperature, CC - Cancel Christmas, Q signer (dead guy with tongue hanging out * Critical Patients: ABC - Airway, Bury 'em, Call the florist (If you don't do the first, you WILL be doing the other two), PBAB - Pine Box At Bedside, PBS - Pretty Bad Shape, PCL - Pre Code Looking, TBC - Total Body Crunch, Smurf--cyanotic pt * Psych and Drug Patients: pharmaceutically gifted -- high, BMW - B****, Moan, Whine, CCFCCP - Coo Coo For Cocoa Puffs, TLC - Thorazine, Lorazepam, Compazine, * Assorted Other EMS Funnies: ABC - Airway, Billing, Collections, PUD--pooper,urinator, deficator; LOLFDGB - Little Old Lady Fall Down Go Boom, OMG squad- the people who just stand there doing nothing, CATS - Cut All To S***, EMS = Earn Money Sleeping, PEFY - Pre Extricated For You (ejected MVA patient), incarceritis- just as someone is about to go to jail, they start to have symptoms * EMS Humor Site: http://www.thelunatick.com/ems/#humor (Caution, may be innapropriate or crude humor inside) Special Thanks to: * Greg Friese from EPS411.com * EMTDan * Renee * Kenny from Colorado * UltraDad (Canadian FF/FR) Some More Funny Links: YouTube Link on Trailer Rollover More YouTube Videos And one more YouTube Video Renee's Stolen Backboard Link no 46:20 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/02/15/ems-humor-pt-1-and-episode-156/ Welcome to Episode 156

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]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:26:07 -0500 ems-humor-pt-1-and-episode-156 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 37:21 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/02/08/medication-induced-seizures-ems-and-episode-155/ Welcome to Episode 155

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]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:41:49 -0500 medication-induced-seizures-ems-and-episode-155 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic Medication Induced Seizures with Lisa Booze from the Maryland Poison Center. Tip of the Week: Drug Induced Seizures with Tox Specialist Lisa Booze Some medications can cause a patient's seizure threshold to lower and may precipitate a seizure episode. EMS providers like EMTs and paramedics in the field must be aware of the fact that a patient's seizure might have been caused by an inadvertent or intentional over medication with the patient's own prescribed medications. Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center offers here expert advice here about the challenges in identifying possible causes of drug induced seizures and what can be done by the provider in the field both in treatment and good history taking. In fact, getting a good history by the emergency medical technician or paramedic in the field is very important in cases of medication induced seizures since an emergency medical service provider's eyes may be the only ones to notice clues from the patient's home surroundings like medication containers. Lisa's advice for EMTs and paramedics is to bring suspicious medications with you, contact your poison control center at your earliest suspicion of a medication or drug induced incident, and treat your patients using your basic ABCs. no 39:46 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/02/01/seizures-and-episode-154/ Welcome to Episode 154

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]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:48:51 -0500 seizure-review-and-episode-154 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic MedicCast Episode 154 on Seizures with a review of the types of seizures, causes of seizures, assessment and treatments for EMS students, EMTs and paramedics. no 46:20 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/01/25/vital-signs-review-and-episode-153/ Welcome to Episode 153

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]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:55:14 -0500 vital-signs-review-and-episode-153 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic MedicCast Vital Signs Reviewed for paramedics and EMTs, students and others in the the emergency medical services (EMS). From Jamie Davis, the Podmedic and the makers of the MedicCast, Nursing Show, and MedicCast News Podcasts. This episode features a review of normal adult vital signs and a discussion of different tips and tricks for paramedics, EMTs and student the emergency medical services about getting good vital signs. The show also includes a look at the EMS news for the week and includes commentary from Jamie Davis, the Podmedic on emergency medical issues facing the country and the world of EMS. no 49:55 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/01/18/ems-predictions-for-2009-and-episode-152/ Welcome to Episode 152

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]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:14:35 -0500 ems-predictions-for-2009-and-episode-152 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 1:00:05 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/01/11/antifreeze-poisonings-and-episode-151/ Welcome to Episode 151

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]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:25:12 -0500 antifreeze-poisonings-and-episode-151 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 43:00 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/01/04/neonatal-resuscitation-and-episode-150/ Welcome to Episode 150

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]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:31:54 -0500 neonatal-resuscitation-and-episode-150 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 47:45 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2008/12/21/cism-live-discussion-part-2-and-episode-149/ Welcome to Episode 149

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]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:06:38 -0500 cism-live-discussion-part-2-and-episode-149 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 49:30 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2008/12/14/critical-incident-stress-and-episode-148/ Welcome to Episode 148 of the MedicCast

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]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0500 critical-incident-stress-management-live-and-epi Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 52:10 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2008/12/07/holiday-toxicology-hazards-and-myths-and-episode-147/ Welcome to Episode 147 of the MedicCast

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]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:25:23 -0500 holiday-toxicology-hazards-and-myths-and-episode-1 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 42:35 http://mediccast.com/blog Welcome to Episode 146 of the MedicCast

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]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:56:47 -0500 ems-history-book-the-five-medication-rights-and Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no 52:23 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2008/11/23/respiratory-anatomy-review-polarizing-vs-non-depolarizing-rsi-meds-and-episode-145/ Welcome to Episode 145 of the MedicCast

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