EMS, EMT and Paramedic Online Radio/Podcasts and Links » assessment http://emtpodcast.com Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:20:00 +0000 en hourly 1 admin admin Just another WordPress weblog No No Fall Injury Assessment for EMS http://emtpodcast.com/2010/02/fall-injury-assessment-for-ems/ http://emtpodcast.com/2010/02/fall-injury-assessment-for-ems/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:58:07 +0000 producer http://emtpodcast.com/?p=169 The MedicCast

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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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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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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To fully take advantage of the stethoscope, its user should how to use it properly. Choosing an ideal stethoscope that fits the preferences of the user is also of advantage. In performing auscultation, the provider's listening skills should be well enhanced to be able to properly identify abnormal form normal sounds, most particularly in the heart and lungs. To further enhance this skill, the podmedic provides a discussion on how to properly use a stethoscope as well as auscultation tips for heart and lung sounds in this week's episode of the MedicCast. Also offered in the program are the latest news in EMS and tip links for future reference.

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To fully take advantage of the stethoscope, its user should how to use it properly. Choosing an ideal stethoscope that fits the preferences of the user is also of advantage. In performing auscultation, the provider's listening skills should be well enhanced to be able to properly identify abnormal form normal sounds, most particularly in the heart and lungs. To further enhance this skill, the podmedic provides a discussion on how to properly use a stethoscope as well as auscultation tips for heart and lung sounds in this week's episode of the MedicCast. Also offered in the program are the latest news in EMS and tip links for future reference.

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As a follow up on a previous episode of the MedicCast podcast, kinematics of trauma, this week's episode is on Motor Vehicular Accidents mechanisms of injury. Vehicular accidents are common all over the world and ranks fourth in global health problems. In the US, about 42,000 are killed from MVA and injuries reach a number as high as 3.5 million. It very important for emergency responders to be familiar with this concept to be able to perform a thorough but fast assessment and save precious time for the patient. Also included in the program are the latest EMS news and links to this week's tip for more information or future studies.

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As a follow up on a previous episode of the MedicCast podcast, kinematics of trauma, this week's episode is on Motor Vehicular Accidents mechanisms of injury. Vehicular accidents are common all over the world and ranks fourth in global health problems. In the US, about 42,000 are killed from MVA and injuries reach a number as high as 3.5 million. It very important for emergency responders to be familiar with this concept to be able to perform a thorough but fast assessment and save precious time for the patient. Also included in the program are the latest EMS news and links to this week's tip for more information or future studies.

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In most cases of trauma patients, not all injuries would present physical manifestations. In worse cases, patients would even be unconscious which could make a detailed assessment difficult to perform. During these situations, knowledge on the kinematics of trauma will be of big help in anticipating and identifying hidden injuries depending on the incident. In this week's episode of the MedicCast podcast, the podmedic discusses kinematics along with up to date EMS news. Links to resource sites for the tip of the week are also provided for a more extensive review or for future refernce.

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In most cases of trauma patients, not all injuries would present physical manifestations. In worse cases, patients would even be unconscious which could make a detailed assessment difficult to perform. During these situations, knowledge on the kinematics of trauma will be of big help in anticipating and identifying hidden injuries depending on the incident. In this week's episode of the MedicCast podcast, the podmedic discusses kinematics along with up to date EMS news. Links to resource sites for the tip of the week are also provided for a more extensive review or for future refernce.

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The MedicCast podcast is a weekly radio show for EMTs, paramedics and EMS students featuring news, interviews, comments, reviews, products, tips and tricks.

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