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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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 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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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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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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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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Poisonous Gases Review for EMS

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In responding to cases of toxic gas inhalation, EMS providers should remember scene safety measures such as respiratory precautions and eye protection to keep them from the hazards of the poisonous gas. Since there were recent cases of attempted suicides using such gases, they should also inspect for cans or containers that could possibly have been the source to be able to provide the necessary interventions. All these and more are in this week's episode of the MedicCast, a toxicology segment on poisonous gases, with Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center. Also in the show are EMS news and links to this week's tip for a more comprehensive review.

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Antidepressant Overdose for EMT's and Paramedics

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This week's episode of the MedicCast podcast for EMT's and paramedics features Antidepressant Overdose with Lisa Booze of Maryland Poison Center.

Antidepressants are one of the most common causes of drug poisoning seen in the emergency department so paramedics should be on the lookout for clinical manifestations of antidepressant overdose. Emergency management and precautionary measures are also discussed. The program includes links to articles relevant to the topic for further studies and features the latest EMS news.

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