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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