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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