Monday, October 25, 2010

ACS and 12-lead Discussion Live at EMS Expo

The MedicCast

In this very special episode of the MedicCast, Jamie Davis, the Podmedic hosts a panel discussion with some online EMS leaders and a special guest supplied by Philips corporation which included a very informative discussion on the different EMS system approaches to handling STEMI, Non-STEMI and other acute coronary syndromes.

On the show was special guest Jeff Sundseth, Director of Emergency Medical Services for Pearland, Texas and talk about some of the exciting options that his Philips cardiac monitors provide for the treatment and care of ACS patients in his system including some interesting gender based algorithms for identifying STEMI in patients.

Listen to this ACS Episode

See ACS Episode Shownotes

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Intraosseous Access Interview Segment

The MedicCast

Intraosseus access or the administration of medications and fluids via the bone is becoming a trend not only in the emergency department but also in non-acute care areas. Since intraosseus access is now becoming an alternative route of administration in place of an IV line, emergency medicine providers should be aware of this procedure, how it’s done, the indications, contraindications as well as the considerations for patients with an IO access in place. The show also features EMS in the news and links for this week's episode topic for more information.


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The MedicCast is a weekly show for emergency medicine providers and EMS students providing news, products, tips, interviews, comments, tricks and more.