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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