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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Emergency Interventions for Child Poisoning

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Children below the preschool age are very prone to poisoning because of their curiosity and their habit of putting things into their mouths. For EMS providers to be ready to respond to such emergencies, this week's episode of the MedicCast features pediatric poisonings with tox specialist Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center, which covers the common chemicals and medications that cause poisoning in children, immediate management of poisoning, and preventive measures that could be done to eliminate the risk of accidental child poisoning at home. The show also offers news for providers and links for follow up on this week's feature.

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EMS Day Interview With Natalie Quibodeaux and Episode 224 of the MedicCast

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This week's episode of the MedicCast features and interview segment with Ms. Paramedic, Natalie Quibodeaux. Natalie is a member of the GenMed podcast and also joined in the project called EMS on the Hill where representatives from the EMS sector get to talk to legislators about bills relative to EMS like the Medicare Access Preservation Act, Dale Long EMS Providers Protection act , and field EMS legislation. Learn what went on with the meeting in DC along with news for EMS and links for more information.

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NREMT Airway Management in Episode 223 of the MedicCast

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This week on the MedicCast, host Jamie Davis the podmedic provides EMS students and providers a review on airway management. In this episode, listeners will be given an overview on the importance of airway management, the procedures, algorithms and the different equipment used to be able to establish a patent airway. Also, the show provides news items for EMS and links for this week's featured tip for a more comprehensive review.

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Emergency Response for Drowning and Immersion Injuries

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Summer season is kicking in so EMS providers should expect people to be going to beaches, waterparks, rivers and pools for outdoor activities. To prepare emergency medicine responders for treating possible water related emergencies, this week's episode of the MedicCast podcast for EMTs, paramedics and EMS students is a review on drowning, near drowning and other immersion injuries. The show also offers news for EMS and links to resources for the featured tip for more information and a better understanding of the topic.

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Calcium Channel Blockers, Beta Blockers OD for EMS in Episode 220 of the MedicCast

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This week on the MedicCast podcast for EMTs, paramedics and EMS students, host Jamie Davis provides another tox tidbit from toxicology specialist, Lisa Booze from the Maryland Poison Center. In this episode they discuss the different calcium channel blockers, its actions and indications, symptoms of overdose, as well as prehospital management and treatment and things to follow up. The show also includes EMS in the news and links to references for future study.

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Self- Defense for EMS and Violence in the Workplace in Episode 219 of the MedicCast

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This week's episode of the MedicCast is from last Tuesday night's MedicCast Live show with fellow EMS blogger and guys from the international association ISR Matrix. In this episode, they discuss how EMS providers should handle escalating situations, how it can be prevented, integration of self-defense training in EMS courses and more.

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Atrial Fibrillation EMS Review in Episode 218 of the MedicCast

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This week on the MedicCast, Jamie Davis provides EMTs, paramedics and EMS students a review on atrial fibrillation. Being one of the most common cases of arrhythmia, emergency medicine providers should be aware of the signs and symptoms to immediately recognize an atrial fibrillation so they could institute the necessary interventions. Also in the show are news for EMS and links to resources for the featured tip for a more in depth review.

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Review on Heat Related Emergencies for EMS and Episode 217 of the MedicCast

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In this week's episode of the MedicCast podcast for EMTs, paramedics and EMS students, the podmedic prepares emergency medicine providers for the fast approaching summer season through this featured episode on heat related emergencies. Providers will learn more about the common emergencies that happen during temperature spikes like heat stroke, heat cramps and exhaustion and measures that can be done to resolve the patient's issues. Also in the show are news for EMS and tip links to resource sites for reference.

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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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