Dangers of Caffeine Overdose

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In this week's episode of the MedicCast podcast for EMTs, paramedics, and EMS students, podcast host Jamie Davis is once again joined by Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center to discuss on caffeine and the dangers of caffeine overdoses. It includes signs and symptoms to watch out for, common drinks that are sources of caffeine and what to do in case of an overdose. Also in the show are news for EMS and resource links for a more in depth review.

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Initial Assessment and Scene Survey Part 1

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This week on the MedicCast podcast for EMS students and professionals, the podmedic provides a review for new paramedics in the field on tips about performing initial assessment and scene survey in a thorough and organized manner. Since assessment is an important part of patient management, it is important that emergency medicine providers have a scheme as to how they perform assessment effectively. The show also provides EMS in the news and links to resources for a more comprehensive review.

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Hospital Related Infections in this Episode of the MedicCast

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This week on the MedicCast podcast for EMS providers, EMTs ,and EMS students, the podmedic discusses the different infections associated in the health care setting as well as what emergency medicine providers can do to prevent being vectors to the spread of these infections. The show also includes news for EMS providers and links to resources for a more in depth review.

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EMS Expo Episode on Community Paramedicine Practice

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

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Revisiting Cough and Colds Meds for Pediatrics

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This week on the MedicCast, podcast host Jamie Davis does an interview segment with toxicology specialist, Lisa Booze, from the Maryland Poison Center. In this interview, they talk about the changes and updates from the FDA regarding pediatric cough and colds medications as well as points for education for parents in the use of these drugs. The show also provides news for EMS providers as well as links to resources for a more in-depth understanding of the topic.

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EMS Expo Product Picks Part 2

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In this week's episode of the MedicCast podcast for EMT's, paramedics and EMS students, the podmedic Jamie Davis gives us the second installment of the EMS Expo Finale episode. Listen and learn about the different podcasters' product picks from the Expo and find out what new innovations are out there to help EMS professionals provide better care.

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CPR ECC 2010 Updates Interview

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In this week's episode of the MedicCast, the podmedic Jamie Davis talks to Tom Bouthillet of the Prehospital 12-Lead ECg blog about the new updates on CPR and emergency cardiovascular care for EMS providers. Specifically, Tom and Jamie discuss ways EMTs and paramedics can begin to implement the spirit of the ECC 2010 guideline changes and what might better be called “reinforcement.” The two also talk about the challenges associated with tracking and planning for success as an EMS professional when dealling with sudden cardiac arrest in each community.

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ACS and 12-lead Discussion Live at EMS Expo

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In this very special episode of the MedicCast, Jamie Davis, the Podmedic hosts a panel discussion with some online EMS leaders and a special guest supplied by Philips corporation 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.

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Intraosseous Access Interview Segment

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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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Review on Antihypertensives for EMS

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This week on the MedicCast podcast for EMT's, paramedics and EMS students, podcast host Jamie Davis provides emergency medicine providers a brief review on the different antihypertensive medications. Since hypertension is a fast-growing disease in today's population which requires constant management with drugs, EMS providers should be aware of the necessary information for these types of medications to be able to impart to patients the knowledge they need to know about the drugs they are taking. the show also features weekly news for EMS and links for the featured tip for a more comprehensive review.

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EMT Review on Minor Traumatic Brain Injuries

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This week on the MedicCast, podcast host Jamie Davis provides a review for EMTs, paramedics and EMS students on assessing concussions or minor traumatic brain injuries. Since we are entering the fall season, more individuals are getting involved in sports and we should expect to see an increase in incidence on these types of injuries. The show also has news items for EMS and links to resources for a more comprehensive review.

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NREMT Skills on Pediatric Airway Management

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This week on the MedicCast podcast for EMTs, paramedics and EMS students, the podmedic gives providers a step by step review on how to manage pediatric airway. This discussion provides the different skills stations to be performed during the NREMT testing for pediatric airway management. Emergency medicine providers are also provided with the latest EMS news and links to resources for a more in-depth review.

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Behavioral and Psychological Patient Assessment for EMS in Episode 234 of the MedicCast

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This week on the MedicCast podcast for EMTs, paramedics and EMS students, the podmedic provides a discussion on assessing behavioral and psychological patients.Emergency responders should be aware that changes in behavior and mental status is not always psychological in origin so it is up to them to thoroughly assess the patient for presence of head injuries, low blood sugar, poor oxygenation and the like that may be causing altered mental status. The show also includes news items for EMS and resource links for a more comprehensive review.

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EMS Med Review on Acetaminophen

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This week on the MedicCast podcast for EMTs, paramedics, and EMS providers, host Jamie Davis covers and overview of a common household medication, Acetaminophen. More Commonly known as Tylenol, this medication is often used for minor aches and pains and can be bought without a physician's prescription. Listen to this episode and learn the basic drug information of this medication as well as interactions,contraindications and side effects. The show also provides news for EMS and resources for this tip to provide a more comprehensive review.

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International Rountable on Community Paramedicine Presentation

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This week on the MedicCast, Jamie Davis, the podmedic, provides a presentation on the recent International Roundtable on Community Paramedicine conference held at Vail, Colorado. The IRCP started when about 50 delegates from Australia, Canada, Scotland and the United States came together and in Nova Scotia to share ideas on integrating rural EMS providers into rural health care delivery systems. Now, the IRCP is on its 6th Convention which was held at Vail, Colorado. Learn from his coverage what exactly is community paramedicine, what it’s aimed at and how you can start community paramedicine in your region or area and how you can really reach out to the community.

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Interview With Ms Paramedic and Jeramedic on their Show Mutual Aid TV

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This week on the MedicCast, host Jamie Davis does an interview segment with Ms. Paramedic, Natalie Quebodeaux and Jeramedic, Jeremiah Bush to talk about their new project called Chronicles of EMS: Mutual Aid. Listen to this episode and learn how this show is set up, what to expect from Mutual Aid TV and what this is all about. Also provided in the show are news for EMS providers and students and links for this week's feature for more information.

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EMS Toxidromes Review

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In suspecting toxicological cause for a patient's illness, EMS providers often inspect the patient's home for empty pill bottles or chemical containers to find the possible substance that might have been ingested. In cases where such evidence is unavailable, careful history taking and assessment of the signs and symptoms presented by the patient would be key to identification of the substance. In this week's episode of the MedicCast podcast for EMT's, paramedics and EMS students, host Jamie Davies does another tox tidbit segment with Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center where they talk about toxic syndromes, otherwise known as toxidromes. The discussion includes the types of toxidromes commonly seen and how to recognize these toxidromes. The show also includes EMS in the news and tip links for follow up and further review.

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Prehospital Management of Allergies in Episode 228

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This week on the MedicCast, emergency medicine providers will have a brief overview on allergies including it's causes, how it comes about, as well as prehospital measures and interventions. Though allergies are not that life threatening and often resolve on its own, severe allergy attacks call for immediate interventions and emergency medications. Also in the show are EMS in the news and links for this week's tip for further review.

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EMS Asthma Review in Episode 227 of the MedicCast

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This week on the MedicCast, Jamie Davis, the podmedic, features an episode on Asthma or Reactive Airway Disease. The discussion includes symptoms, causes, emergency measures, prehospital treatment and medications for asthma. News items for EMS providers are also included in the show.

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EMS Medical Consults wth Dr. Ginger Campbell

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Since MedicCast host Jamie Davis, the podmedic is on vacation, this week's episode of the MedicCast is a look back on a previous MedicCast Live episode recording with Dr. Ginger Campbell talking about online medical consults, what she looks forward to hearing from medics when they call in from the base station radio. Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of online medical consults and how it affects the EMS system.

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