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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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This week on the MedicCast, find out more about the programs that the EMS in collaboration with their local poison centers have put up for the public in this coming poison prevention week. In this interview segment with Angel Bivens of the Maryland Poison Center, they cover some of the common programs an EMS agency could put together in their area as well as how to teach the public about using their local poison center number is a great way to reduce some of the ambulance call volume.

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For EMS responders responding to toxic gas poisoning incidents, protective measures should be instituted to avoid getting harmed. It also helps to institute the necessary interventions for victims of poisonous gas inhalation if the gas is identified so part of the responders' duty is to look for cans or containers that may have been the source. In this week's MedicCast episode, an interview with Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center will provide paramedics with the necessary information on the different types of toxic gases, symptoms of toxicity, interventions and what to look for in such situations. All these are in the show together with the latest EMS news and links for future study.

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There are a lot of common beliefs regarding poisoning, but not all of these are true. In this week's episode of the MedicCast, an interview with Lisa Booze of Maryland Poison Center, sheds light on the facts and fallacies of poisoning and toxicology. The program also includes the latest EMS news and links to resource sites for future reference.

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The MedicCast

There are a lot of common beliefs regarding poisoning, but not all of these are true. In this week's episode of the MedicCast, an interview with Lisa Booze of Maryland Poison Center, sheds light on the facts and fallacies of poisoning and toxicology. The program also includes the latest EMS news and links to resource sites for future reference.

Listen to the interview.mp3

Check out episode shownotes and links

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The MedicCast is a weekly podcast for providers of emergency medical services which offers news, interviews, comments, products, tips and tricks.

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