EMS, EMT and Paramedic Online Radio/Podcasts and Links » podcast http://emtpodcast.com Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:48:08 +0000 en hourly 1 admin admin Just another WordPress weblog No No Emergency Management of Pediatric Poisoning http://emtpodcast.com/2010/06/emergency-management-of-pediatric-poisoning/ http://emtpodcast.com/2010/06/emergency-management-of-pediatric-poisoning/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:36:25 +0000 blip_producer http://emtpodcast.com/?p=227 The MedicCast

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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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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]]> http://emtpodcast.com/2010/06/emergency-management-of-pediatric-poisoning/feed/ 0 Interview With Natalie Quibodeaux on EMS Day, DC http://emtpodcast.com/2010/06/interview-with-natalie-quibodeaux-on-ems-day-dc/ http://emtpodcast.com/2010/06/interview-with-natalie-quibodeaux-on-ems-day-dc/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:28:12 +0000 blip_producer http://emtpodcast.com/?p=224 The MedicCast

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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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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The MedicCast is a weekly show for EMT's , paramedics and EMS students offering news, interviews, comments, products, tips, tricks and more.

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He just put out this video defining who the EMS patient is as a service for those patients who might not know any better.

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He just put out this video defining who the EMS patient is as a service for those patients who might not know any better.

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Share this with your friends and colleagues and let Jamie know if you have any additions to the "You Might Be A Patient If . . ." series.

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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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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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The MedicCast is a weekly show for students and providers of emergency medical services offering news, products, comments, interviews, tips, tricks and more.

]]> http://emtpodcast.com/2010/05/ems-self-defense-and-workplace-violence/feed/ 0 BLS Epinephrine on the MedicCast Podcast http://emtpodcast.com/2010/04/bls-epinephrine-on-the-mediccast-podcast/ http://emtpodcast.com/2010/04/bls-epinephrine-on-the-mediccast-podcast/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:42:37 +0000 producer http://emtpodcast.com/?p=200 The MedicCast

Epinephrine, an emergency drug used for anaphylactic reactions is a common medication used by emergency medicine providers in the field. This week on the MedicCast podcast, hos Jamie Davis features a review on the medication epinephrine including precautions and EMS protocols regarding the use of this drug. The show also offers news for EMS and links to resource sites for more information.

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Epinephrine, an emergency drug used for anaphylactic reactions is a common medication used by emergency medicine providers in the field. This week on the MedicCast podcast, hos Jamie Davis features a review on the medication epinephrine including precautions and EMS protocols regarding the use of this drug. The show also offers news for EMS and links to resource sites for more information.

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From last Thursday night's MedicCast live episode comes this segment on Jamie Davis' interview with US army medics and combat medicine instructors. A lot about army medics can be learned from this interview as they discussed the differences between the medics in the battlefield in terms of training, protocols equipment, and goals. They also discussed how combat medicine affects the EMS system, trauma care in the US, and a whole lot more.

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From last Thursday night's MedicCast live episode comes this segment on Jamie Davis' interview with US army medics and combat medicine instructors. A lot about army medics can be learned from this interview as they discussed the differences between the medics in the battlefield in terms of training, protocols equipment, and goals. They also discussed how combat medicine affects the EMS system, trauma care in the US, and a whole lot more.

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The MedicCast is a weekly show for students and providers of all kinds featuring news, products, comments, interviews, tips, tricks and more.

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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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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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The MedicCast is a weekly show for students and emergency providers of all kind providing news, products, interviews, comments, tips, tricks and more.

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This week's episode of the MedicCast podcast for EMTs and paramedics features an review on methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus or MRSA. It is important that providers of emergency medicine get to know the covered information such as signs and symptoms,types depending on how its passed on to others  and mos especially hygiene measures that each and every member of the health team should practice to prevent the spread of MRSA. The show also includes EMS in the news and links for reference and further review.

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This week's episode of the MedicCast podcast for EMTs and paramedics features an review on methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus or MRSA. It is important that providers of emergency medicine get to know the covered information such as signs and symptoms,types depending on how its passed on to others  and mos especially hygiene measures that each and every member of the health team should practice to prevent the spread of MRSA. The show also includes EMS in the news and links for reference and further review.

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The MedicCast is a weekly show for students and professionals in EMS offering news, products, reviews, comments, tips, tricks and more.

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This week's episode of the MedicCast is from the EMS Today conference a few weeks ago. In this discussion, the podmedic, Jamie Davis is joined by special guests Tim Phalen, one of the premier 12 lead educators in the field, Tom Bouthillet from the Prehospital 12 Lead ECG blog, and Angel Burba from Howard Community College. Find out from this episode important points in taking a 12 lead ECG like trending, tools in 12 lead interpretation skills, and the challenges for educators and new providers when it comes to teaching 12 leads.

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This week's episode of the MedicCast is from the EMS Today conference a few weeks ago. In this discussion, the podmedic, Jamie Davis is joined by special guests Tim Phalen, one of the premier 12 lead educators in the field, Tom Bouthillet from the Prehospital 12 Lead ECG blog, and Angel Burba from Howard Community College. Find out from this episode important points in taking a 12 lead ECG like trending, tools in 12 lead interpretation skills, and the challenges for educators and new providers when it comes to teaching 12 leads.

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The MedicCast is a weekly show for students and providers in the field of emergency medicine offering news, products, interviews, comments, tips, tricks and more.

]]> http://emtpodcast.com/2010/03/ems-12-lead-ecg-discussion/feed/ 0 Snow Storm 2010 EMS Response http://emtpodcast.com/2010/03/snow-storm-2010-ems-response/ http://emtpodcast.com/2010/03/snow-storm-2010-ems-response/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:55:52 +0000 producer http://emtpodcast.com/?p=178 The MedicCast

This week’s episode of the MedicCast is a joint segment with Rick Russotti of the Mitigation Journal podcast and Richard Brooks, Director of Emergency Services for Cecil County, Maryland. They talk about EMS response on the recent snow storms hitting areas of the Mid-Atlantic region. This segment will help EMS providers better understand the ways that preparedness planning occurs, how supervisors and planners make their choices on types and levels of emergency medical services response, and what they can do to make their jobs a little easier.

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This week’s episode of the MedicCast is a joint segment with Rick Russotti of the Mitigation Journal podcast and Richard Brooks, Director of Emergency Services for Cecil County, Maryland. They talk about EMS response on the recent snow storms hitting areas of the Mid-Atlantic region. This segment will help EMS providers better understand the ways that preparedness planning occurs, how supervisors and planners make their choices on types and levels of emergency medical services response, and what they can do to make their jobs a little easier.

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