BLS Epinephrine for EMS and Episode 216 of the MedicCast

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In this week's episode of the MedicCast, the podmedic features an emergency drug commonly used to treat anaphylactic reactions, epinephrine. Student and providers of emergency medicine will know more about anaphylaxis, the medication epinephrine, its actions and precautions including protocols for the drug. The show also features EMS in the news and links to trusted sites for future reference.

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US Army Medics and Episode 215 of the MedicCast

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From last Thursday night's MedicCast live episode comes this segment on Jamie Davis' interview with US army medics and combat medicine instructors. A lot about army medics can be learned from this interview as they discussed the differences between the medics in the battlefield in terms of training, protocols equipment, and goals. They also discussed how combat medicine affects the EMS system, trauma care in the US, and a whole lot more.

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K2, Designer Drugs and Episode 214 of the MedicCast

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Poison centers have been alerted about patients being seen in emergency departments after smoking synthetic marijuana called K2. This substance is added with contaminants that cause psychotropic effects but users also experiencing agitation, tachycardia, hypertension and vomiting. In this week's episode of the MedicCast, the podmedic in an interview with tox specialist Lisa Booze, talks about K2 and other synthetic drugs and provide tips for paramedics and EMTs in the emergency management and assessment for such cases. The show also includes news for emergency medicine providers and links for more information.

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MRSA Review for EMS and Episode 213 of the MedicCast

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This week's episode of the MedicCast podcast for EMTs and paramedics features an review on methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus or MRSA. It is important that providers of emergency medicine get to know the covered information such as signs and symptoms,types depending on how its passed on to others and mos especially hygiene measures that each and every member of the health team should practice to prevent the spread of MRSA. The show also includes EMS in the news and links for reference and further review.

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EMS Education- Coned and Beyond and Episode 212 of the MedicCast Podcast

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This week's episode of the MedicCast is another one of the recorded segments from the EMS Today conference. In this episode, MedicCast host, Jamie Davis is joined by special guests Angel Burba, director of EMS education at Howard Community College, Rory Putnam, EMS clinical coordinator for Northern Essex Community College, and Tim Phalen, of ECG Solutions. They talk about EMS education, changes in the system, and how these changes can affect change. Along with the discussion, the show also provides news for EMTs and paramedics and tip links for more information.

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12 lead Discussion from EMS Today Conference and Episode 211

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This week's episode of the MedicCast is from the EMS Today conference a few weeks ago. In this discussion, the podmedic, Jamie Davis is joined by special guests 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. Find out from this episode important points in taking a 12 lead ECG like trending, tools in 12 lead interpretation skills, and the challenges for educators and new providers when it comes to teaching 12 leads.

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Professional Organizations in EMS and Episode 210 of the Mediccast Podcast

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In this week’s episode of the MedicCast, the podmedic features last Tuesday’s live episode where he is joined by 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.

Listen in on their discussion on professional organizations for EMS, what they do, the importance of provider memberships, what members get from joining these organizations and more.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Therapeutic Hypothermia, Episode 209 of the MediCast

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Here comes the first segment recorded live from the EMS Today Conference. Joined with special guests James Weber of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association, Seattle paramedic and developer of the Turley Backboard Pad,Amy Turley, and Mary Newman of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation and member of the JEMS editorial board, they talk about 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. The show also provides news for EMTs and paramedics and links for reference.

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EMS Snow Storm Response and Episode 208

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This week's episode of the MedicCast is a joint segment with Rick Russotti of the Mitigation Journal podcast and Richard Brooks, Director of Emergency Services for Cecil County, Maryland. They talk about EMS response on the recent snow storms hitting areas of the Mid-Atlantic region. This segment will help EMS providers better understand the ways that preparedness planning occurs, how supervisors and planners make their choices on types and levels of emergency medical services response, and what they can do to make their jobs a little easier.

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Poison Prevention Week Programs and Episode 207

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This week on the MedicCast, find out more about the programs that the EMS in collaboration with their local poison centers have put up for the public in this coming poison prevention week. In this interview segment with Angel Bivens of the Maryland Poison Center, they cover some of the common programs an EMS agency could put together in their area as well as how to teach the public about using their local poison center number is a great way to reduce some of the ambulance call volume.

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Pediatric Concerns and Tips for EMTs and Paramedics in Episode 206 of the MedicCast

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Pediatric patients is a small patient population when compared to the everyday patients that providers attend to, however, there are certain concerns that need to be addressed to be able to provide safe and quality care to these patients. In this week's episode of the MedicCast, the podmedic together with guest Greg Friese discuss the challenges that emergency medicine providers face when caring for pediatric patients, solutions to these challenges as well as tips on dealing with anxious parents. Links to informative resources that will help providers improve their skills on pediatric care are also included in the show.

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Fall Injury Assessment

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There are a number of things to consider when assessing fall injuries. It includes the height at which the patient fee, the landing surface, the patient's orientation at the time of the fall and whether the fall was broken. In this week's episode of The MedicCast podcast for EMTs, paramedics and EMS students, the podmedic provides tips on how to properly and effectively asses injuries from falls. He also features the latest news in EMS and health care and includes links to resources for future reference and review.

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Bariatric Patient Care

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Caring for bariatric patients test the resourcefulness and creativity of paramedics and EMT's. Since they are different from the standard patient, providers have to make adjustments to their protocols and improvise equipment to be able to deliver emergency and transport services. In this week's episode of the MedicCast, the podmedic features bariatric care for EMS. Find out how EMS providers can balance providing the best possible care for obese patients and personal safety. Also in the program are the latest news in EMS and links to resource sites for this week's tip for a better understanding of the topic.

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Classifying AV Blocks This Week on the MedicCast

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Differentiating types of AV blocks can be confusing. In this week's episode of the MedicCast, the podmedic features analyzing and identifying types of heart blocks the easy way. The show also includes the latest news in EMS and links to resource sites for supplemental study.

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Predictions for EMS in 2010

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Last Tuesday, the podmedic had a special live episode with guest EMS podcasters and bloggers. Find out what's in store for EMS in the year 2010 as they discuss budget declines, public health and EMS, urgent care centers, EMS enterpreneurs, social media and more.

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Cuts on Street Drugs with Lisa Booze

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Street drugs are usually added with chemicals or substances for purposes of diluting the drug, extending its effects, or to increase it s potency. Since the contaminants may not always alter the appearance or the taste, it is difficult for the paramedics or even the user to identify what chemicals have been added. Find out more about street drugs and contaminants in this episode of the MedicCast, an interview segment with Lisa Booze from Maryland Poison Center. Included in the show are news for EMS providers and links to sources for a more comprehensive review.

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ACLS and Code Management in EMS

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This week's episode of the MedicCast podcast for EMT's, paramedics, and EMS students is on cardiac arrest management and ACLS. Learn more on running codes smoothly under pressure, cardiac arrest management, team approach to code implementation and more. Also included in the show are the latest news in EMS and links for this week's tip for a more comprehensive review.

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EMS Education and Study Tools in Episode 199 of the MedicCast

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

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

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Buprenophrine OD for Emergency Providers

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This week's episode of the MedicCast features an interview segment with Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center. Know more information about the drug, manifestations of an overdose, and emergency management in case of one. Included in the show are EMS news and links to resources for this week's tips for a better understanding of the topic.

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STEMI Imitators in Episode 196 of the MedicCast

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Providers of emergency medicine are trained to identify S-T elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI) in the field using heart monitors and 12-lead ECG including other information on patient history. However, some cardiac centers are noticing a large amount of "false positive" STEMI patients coming in. This week's episode of the MedicCast is a discussion on conditions that imitate STEMI and tips for providers on how to differentiate these imitators from the real thing. Also in the show are links to articles for a better understanding on STEMI imitators and EMS in the news.

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