Stethoscope and Auscultation in Episode 192 of the MedicCast

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The stethoscope is one of the most important tools used by EMS providers. It is important that providers know the proper use of the device as well as the techniques to gain maximum benefit. In this week's episode of the MedicCast, the podmedic discusses different tips on how to properly use the stethoscope as well as techniques in auscultation particularly of the heart and lungs. Also in the show are EMS in the news and links for a more comprehensive review.

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Vehicular Accidents Mechanism of Injury

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Performing a thorough assessment may take precious time critical for a patient's survival especially for victims of vehicular accidents. In this week's episode of the MedicCast podcast for EMTs and paramedics, host Jamie Davis, the podmedic, tackles mechanisms of injury in motor vehicle accidents. As a follow up on the other week's episode, kinematics of trauma, MVA mechanisms of injury episode shows emergency responders how to do a quick assessment and identify injuries by looking at the type of crash together with other factors to be considered.

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Kinematics of Trauma for Emergency Responders

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This week's episode of the MedicCast features a review on kinematics of trauma. This is an important concept for emergency responders for them to know what injuries to anticipate based on the kind of trauma incident even in the absence of physical manifestations.

Also included in the program are EMS stories in the news and resource links for the tip of the week for reference and future review.

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The MedicCast is a weekly podcast for emergency medicine providers and EMS students featuring news, comments, reviews, products, interviews, tips and tricks.