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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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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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Trying to differentiate AV blocks would be tricky for EMS providers especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. In this week’s episode of the MedicCast, the podmedic provides simple tips on how to differentiate a type of AV block from another by sharing a systematic yet easy to understand method. Also in the show are the latest EMS news and links for this week’s tips for a more comprehensive review.
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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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What is are the situations where an ultrasound device is a must-have in the EMS setting? How far have we come with regards to having the technology available in the field? Answer these questions and more in this MedicCast live episode with guests guests Brian Dunnigan, EMT-P and Dr. Eric Brader from Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Included in the episode shownotes are links to articles and tools on EMS ultrasound.
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Buprenorphine, a drug used to treat opioid dependence, is an opioid itself which makes it prone to being abused. In responding to patients in Buprenorphine therapy, EMS providers should be aware of the clinical manifestations of overdose to be able to identify and institute emergency interventions to counteract the effects of the drug. Learn more about Buprenorphine overdose in this MedicCast toxicology episode with Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center. The show also features EMS in the news and includes links for this tip for a more comprehensive review.
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Following DNR orders may be crucial in the EMS setting because once you've made the decision, there's no turning back. Be updated on provisions for DNR orders, criteria for eligibility for DNR, EMS protocols and more in this special interview episode of the MedicCast with Greg Adams of the Medic Alert Foundation. Also featured are latest news for professionals in the field of emergency medicine and links to articles for a better understanding of this week's topic.
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Providers attend to patients on substance abuse from time to time. What they are not usually aware of are the chemicals or medications added to the drugs. These contaminants may or may not affect the physical characteristics or the taste of the drug so it would be difficult for the provider or even the user to know what’s in it. Learn more about street drug contaminants, effects of these contaminants and emergency management of toxicity in this week’s episode of the MedicCast, an interview episode with toxicology expert Lisa Booze. Also in the show are EMS in the news and links for future reference.
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Running a code smoothly in stressful situations require presence of mind and knowledge in ACLS. In this week’s episode of the MedicCast, the podmedic features cardiac arrest management for EMS including cardiac arrest teams, importance of team approach to code management and more. Included in the show are news for EMS providers and links for this week’s tip.
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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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