Sunday, July 26, 2009

CPAP Therapy Review for EMS Providers

The MedicCast

This week's episode of the MedicCast podacst for EMTs and paramedics features a review on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). This type of respiratory therapy is a must-know for paramedics since it is usually given in the prehospital setting and it caters to patients in respiratory distress. Indications, possible complications and contraindications of CPAP therapy are also discussed including news in emergency medicine and links to resource sites for future study.

Listen to this episode's CPAP for paramedics podcast.mp3

See shownotes for EMS CPAP therapy

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The MedicCast is a weekly podcast for EMTs, paramedics, EMS students and the like featuring news, interviews, comments, reviews and tips.

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