Emergency Medicine and First Responder Podcasts

EMS Educast: Combat Medic to Paramedic: Episode 128

Greg Friese — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:54:17 -0500

Darrell DeMartino (demard@lcc.edu), Senior Instructor/Designer at Lansing Community College joins Greg and Bill on tonight’s EMS Educast. Darrell has designed an EMS program to transition military medics to civilian paramedics. Please listen in on tonight’s interesting discussion on a very unique program. Rob was unable to join us for tonight’s program.

Links:

Co-Hosts:

Greg Friese – connect at Blog.CentreLearn.com and EverydayEMSTips.com
Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor, EMS Connect and JEMSConnect
Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon and www.facebook.com/EMSEduCast

Are you READY?: EMS Garage Episode 155

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:14:48 -0500

This week we talk with the people in charge of the Super Bowl preparations for Indy and what it takes to get the EMS system up to speed for it.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Andy Roszak
Chad Priest

EMS Office Hours: What Role Does The Media Play For EMS?

Jim Hoffman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:21:47 -0500

How EMS is perceived is important for many reasons. Some of this perception can be controlled by what you do or how active your agency is in it’s community. The media can also have a part in this as well and many times it is more negative than we would like. Take a listen to the discussion on the medias role in how EMS is perceived. What can we do better? Is there anything we can change or control? Post your opinion below.

Show notes:

Check out PIO Social Media Training

Mitigation Journal: Introduction to Cruise Ship Medicine

Rick Russotti — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:06:07 -0500

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Edition 231 January 30, 2012

This week on Mitigation Journal:

An introduction to Cruise Ship Medicine

with special guest:

Evelyn B. Sklair, RN, EMTP, Chief Medical Officer

Mitigation Journal is:

Hosted by Rick Russotti, RN, Paramedic

Co Host Matt Comer, Paramedic

Please visit Mitigation Journal at www.mitigationjournal.org

BS for Paramedics: EMS Garage Episode 154

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:37:02 -0500

This week we talk about a controversial topic in EMS. Bachelors Degrees in EMS and should they be the minimum for Paramedics.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Dr. Dave Ross
Art Hsieh
Greg Friese
Anne Robinson
Russel Stine

EMS Office Hours: Whose Patient Is This Anyway?

Jim Hoffman — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:18:58 -0500

EMS goes beyond just you and your partner. Other EMS agencies, first responders, law enforcement and even doctors all may be a part of your next call. How do you deal with this interaction, decide on patient care and transport? Is it as simple as higher medical authority? Should it be? Listen to this episode and post your inter-agency interactions, patient treatment & transport decisions and whose patient is it anyway in the comments below.

Show Notes:

Bob Sullivan at EMS Patient Perspective

Josh Knapp at WANTYNU.com

EMS Continuing Education

Mitigation Journal: MJ 230 No predictions! - Four actions for preparedness in the New Year 2012

Rick Russotti — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:13:25 -0500

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Edition 230/Welcome to 2012!

This week on Mitigation Journal:

No predictions! - Four actions for preparedness in the New Year

Conduct a Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA)
Work on your Pre Incident Plans.
Define your Target Hazards.
Combine your Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA), Pre Incident Plans, and Target Hazard Identification into training

Mitigation Journal is:

Hosted by Rick Russotti, RN, Paramedic

Co Host Matt Comer, Paramedic

Please visit Mitigation Journal at www.mitigationjournal.org

2012 Goals for the EMS Leader; EMS Leadership Podcast Episode 72

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:47:38 -0500

Based on the article 5 things EMS must do in 2012 by Art Hsieh, Art joins the usual cast of EMS Leaders Don Lundy, Bob Waddell, Partick Pianezza, and James Shmard to discuss the direction EMS should go in 2012. This discussion give our career field a clear direction we have all been talking about, but have not yet [...]

Ghost of Christmas Past: EMS Garage Episode 153

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:45:08 -0500

This week we talk about the Facebook posting about the EMSA ambulance crash. An exert of the posting is below:

“Some of you have heard about the unfortunate ambulance accident in Oklahoma City with EMSA Ambulance. Any of of us that have been in this profession for a period of time have probably been in an accident – our fault or not. I have friends who work there and have permission to reflect her thoughts. This also speaks to not believing everything you hear, unbiased reporting, being an EMS advocate, and showing compassion for both sides. Thanks, Carly Prutzman

To those running their mouths regarding the EMSA wreck: shut your mouth(s)! If you are a member of the organization yes, you are entitled to your opinion, but this is not the time or the venue to share it. If you are not a member of the profession then you need to shut the hell up. You have no clue what these men and women do and sacrifice every day to ensure the safety of the community they serve. Regardless of the circumstances, no one wakes up and says, “Gee, I think I’ll hurt someone today.” Regardless of your position in healthcare, we have all had close calls and made mistakes. Some of us were lucky and learned and some of us have been less fortunate. It is hard for all of us to live with the burden of caring for another. We are not God. It is sad that this EMT will live with this the rest of his life. While this situation brings EMS safety practices and procedures under scrutiny and criticism, it’s important to remember that we (whether you are in the field or not) have to be ever vigilant of the dangers that exist when we work and remember that sometimes WE are the most critical link in advocacy and affecting change in our profession.”

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Skip Kirkwood
Sam Bradley
Tim Noonan
Russell Stine
Scott Kier

Pedi-U: To AIR is Human: Assessing and Managing Tracheostomies, Episode 15

Pedi-U — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:07:53 -0500

You receive a call for a 2-year-old girl with difficulty breathing. No problem, right? Upon your arrival you find that the 2-year-old girl has a tracheostomy and is on a ventilator. She appears listless and has retractions as well as a dusky appearance. Would you know what to do?

Join Kyle David Bates, Dr. Cantwell, and Dr. Romig as they walk through this case, discussing the assessment and management of a special healthcare needs child who has a tracheostomy.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the podcast, the listener will be able to:

Identify the different types of tracheostomy tubes;
Identify patients that may have a tracheostomy;
Assess and manage a child with a tracheostomy having dyspnea and on a ventilator;
Discuss transport considerations of a child with special healthcare needs.

References AAP Policy Statement on Emergency Information Forms and Emergency Preparedness An Emergency Information Form Tracheostomy Information

EMS Educast: Visual Broccoli for Presentations: Episode 127

Greg Friese — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:46:59 -0500

Greg, Rob, and Bill are joined by returning guest John Dillon (johnd@c3softworks.com). An open and somewhat scattered discussion on developing visual presentation, please listen in on the banter.

John Dillon has been a paramedic for nearly three decades. He currently works for the Woodbury Public Safety Department in Minnesota as both an instructor and a paramedic before that John worked for a Hospital based 911 service for 25 years. John is known for his innovative use of graphics in his presentations and has a website dedicated to instructors called Visual Broccoli which helps instructors find ways to make their presentations more visually appealing. In addition to his EMS work, John is the founder of C3 SoftWorks, which creates training software and is located in Minneapolis.

Links:

Visual Broccoli and find on Facebook or YouTube
Video tutorial – drawing PowerPoint
Video tutorial – creating a grid in PowerPoint
www.C3softworks.com
Life Hacker University Spring Semester

Co-Hosts:

Greg Friese – connect at Blog.CentreLearn.com and EverydayEMSTips.com
Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor, EMS Connect and JEMSConnect
Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon and www.facebook.com/EMSEduCast

First Few Moments: A Change of the Dogma: If it helps only one? Episode 36

First Few Moments — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:41:34 -0500

**This podcast is not meant to change YOUR current practice, only your medical director can do that! …but nothing says you can’t try to convince them – KDB**

“Whoa! Look at that mechanism of Injury! Hope they C-spined her!”

A common EMS practice that goes back to the days of Johnny and Roy is that of spinal immobilization…er…ah…spinal motion restriction I am now told. However this skill, which we have spent countless hours learning and practicing is starting to fall out of favor? Why is that? Well, simply put the research says that a) it may not be effective and b) it may actually be harmful. Get that? Harmful!

Join Dr. Laurie Romig, Tim Noonan, Russell Stine, Bob Lutz, Kyle David Bates, and Kelly Grayson as they reference an article written by Kelly regarding spinal immob…oops, spinal motion restriction.

Learning Objectives for this episode:

The Listener will be able to:

Discuss the reasonings behind the changes to spinal immobilization

EMS Office Hours: January’s Rapid Fire Show | Refusals, Cameras and Perception

Jim Hoffman — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:04:30 -0500

As a new feature here at Office Hours, once a month we will do a show that focuses on numerous topics in EMS. This month, we discussed if being an EMT really is the worst job, how someone’s camera may not put you in the best light and Tim Noonan joined us as we talked about refusals, hypoxia and true patient awareness. Be sure to leave your comments below and share your thoughts on these topics.

Show Notes

Check out the articles mentioned and visit our guest callers blogs for even more EMS insight.

Articles discussed in the show

EMS1.com article on cameras and bystanders.

EMT the worst job? According to this article, it’s #6

Rogue Medics take on refusals and hypoxia. Be sure to read the comments posted here as well.

The Medic Madness post that motivated Tim to bring the discussion to his blogosphere.

Also check out the FreeEMSTalk audio on hypoxia Tim noted during the show.

Guests

Tim Noonan the Rogue Medic

Bob Sullivan from EMS Patient Perspective

Of course Josh Knapp from WANTYNU.

Here is the book Bob noted. I just ordered it myself.

People Care Career-Friendly Practices Professional Caregiver – Thom Dick.

EMS Educast: Improving EMS Education in 2012: Episode 126

Greg Friese — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:17:20 -0500

Greg, Rob, and Bill are joined by returning guest Art Hsieh (art.hsieh@comcast.net). Listen in to tonight’s discussion about Art’s change from CEO to educator and what might the future of EMS Education look like?

Art Hsieh, MA, NREMT-P is the past Chief Executive Officer of the San Francisco Paramedic Association. In the profession since 1982, Art has worked as a line medic and chief officer in the private, third service and fire-based EMS. He has directed both primary and EMS continuing education programs. A Past President of the National Association of EMS Educators, and a scholarship recipient of the American Society of Association Executives, Art is a published textbook author, has presented at conferences nationwide, and continues to provide patient care at a rural hospital-based ALS system. He currently teaches at the Public Safety Training Center, Santa Rosa Junior College in the Emergency Care Program

Links:

Co-Hosts:

Greg Friese – connect at Blog.CentreLearn.com and EverydayEMSTips.com
Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor, EMS Connect and JEMSConnect
Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon and www.facebook.com/EMSEduCast

First Few Moments: Terrorism @ the North Pole: Burgermeister Meisterburger & Hermie attack! Episode 35

First Few Moments — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:57:31 -0500

Recently Santa’s Toy Shop was the target of a terrorist attack perpetrated by Mayor Burgermeister Meisterburger and Hermie, the disgruntled dentist. Unfortunately we lost some reindeer, elves, and others but will Christmas still come?

Join Robert Raheb, Rick Russotti, Scott Kier as they discuss the serious sides of first few moments of a response to a terrorist attack using this parody.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

EMS Office Hours: The Protocol Effect | Airway Management

Jim Hoffman — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:15:30 -0500

In this installment of Office Hours we revisit the series “The Protocol Effect” and discuss airway management. Should this be controlled by written guidelines, clinical impressions or current research? Anyone who has been in the field knows a GCS of less than 8 or 10 doesn’t always mean a patient requires intubation or advanced airway management. Yet many protocols say to do just that. This may just be another time when providers need to prove their understanding of these skills, their need and the patients we treat. Take a listen to this episode and tell us about your guidelines and how you interpret them.

Show notes:

Thanks to Mr. JD Graziano for joining me on the show. Check out his podcast at EMSStandingOrders.com and following on Twitter at @AJDGRAZIANO.

Listen to the Standing Orders podcast on The Future Of Airway Management here.

Mitigation Journal: MJ 229 Cold Weather Emergency Incident Rehabilitation

Rick Russotti — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:11:21 -0500

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Edition 229

This week on Mitigation Journal:

Cold Weather Emergency Incident Rehab

Mitigation Journal is:

Hosted by Rick Russotti, RN, Paramedic

Co Host Matt Comer, Paramedic

Special Guest:

Dr. Jeremy Cushman, Medical Director Monroe County NY

Please visit Mitigation Journal at www.mitigationjournal.org

Questions, Questions, Questions; EMS Leadership Podcast Episode 71

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:56:30 -0500

Just like the police department we round up the usual suspects and ask them a few questions. Chris Cebollero asks his firends Patrick Pianezza, JB Guiton and Don Lundy a few random questions about leadership. From what stresses your day to what type of leader do you want to be known as, come on in and listen to [...]

EMS Educast: Transition from Public Health to EMS Educator: Episode 125

Greg Friese — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:25:16 -0500

Greg, Rob, and Bill are joined by Mary Anne Pace, EMS Education Manager for Ada County Paramedics, on this episode of the EMSEduCast. Mary Anne shares her previous experience in global polio eradication and her transition to EMS education. We also discuss community paramedics.

Links:

Rotary International Polio Eradication Program
Global Polio Eradication Initiative
Ada County Paramedics
Why You Should Get a Flu Shot
Mary Anne Pace (mpace at adaweb dot net) Education Program Manager, Ada County Paramedics

Co-Hosts:

Greg Friese – connect at Blog.CentreLearn.com and EverydayEMSTips.com
Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor, EMS Connect and JEMSConnect
Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon and www.facebook.com/EMSEduCast

EMS Office Hours: Longevity In EMS

Jim Hoffman — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:27:12 -0500

The salty dog, the medic everyone calls Doc. What does it take to have longevity in EMS? What changes for that provider who has ten, twenty or more years in the industry? EMS professionals who keep doing the job year after year have a vested interest in the future of the industry. At least they should have. Have you been in EMS for over 10 years? What keeps you going, what are your hopes and do you try and pass your experience and goals to the younger generation? Take a listen and be sure to share your thoughts, goals and how you have seen EMS change over the years in the comments below.

Show notes:

Josh Knapp from WANTYNU

Bob Sullivan from EMS Patient Perspective

Check out Skip Kirkwood’s JEMS Connect page

Steve Whitehead over at The EMT Spot <– mentioned by Bob and Jim

Below is the link for the book Resuscitate by Mickey Eisenberg

Houston: We have a problem (again): EMS Garage Episode 152

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:05:38 -0500

This week we discuss the night club owner that was billing medicare and making bank. Now he is in Prison! We also discuss Mic Gunderson’s article on reducing responses.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
James Warmuth
Scott Kier

EMS Educast: Technology in Paramedic Program Direction: Episode 124

Greg Friese — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:45:39 -0500

Greg, Rob, and Bill are joined by David Blevins (blevinsds@roanestate.edu) tonight to discuss how to harness and use technology in the EMS classroom. David is currently the Paramedic Program Director for Roane State Community College in East Tennessee.

David has past experience as a firefighter and paramedic with the City of Knoxville Fire Department. In addition has served as an Emergency Manager with the Tennessee Air NationalGuard. David holds a bachelor degree with dual concentration in Fire Service Administration and Fire Prevention Technology and David is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Disaster and Emergency Management.

David also serves as a board member for the Tennessee EMS Education association (first year), and research committee chair, members of the conference committee, and charter member of the Editorial Board for the National Association of EMS Educators www.naemse.org. David is also a columnist for EMS Grants Help.

Links:

Co-Hosts:

Greg Friese – connect at Blog.CentreLearn.com and EverydayEMSTips.com
Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor, EMS Connect and JEMSConnect
Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon and www.facebook.com/EMSEduCast

EMS Office Hours: Assessing EMS Patient Assessment

Jim Hoffman — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:45:20 -0500

Patient assessment in EMS is pointed to as the key ingredient with our patient contacts. Yet how much time is really spent on this in class? Things like the importance of reassessment, differential diagnosis and treatments. We seem to have this pride of ABCDE, DCAP, BTLS and knowing it, sticking to primary and secondary surveys. But what about really knowing what we are looking for and identifying true emergencies instead of fitting patients into protocols? Check out this episode, share your patient assessment tips and tell us your indoctrination into “patient assessment”.

Thanks to Bob Sullivan for dropping by with his thoughts. Loved the “treat every question as if it may be the last one you get to ask” tip.

Show notes:

Greg Friese article “Patient Assessment: A non-linear process” and comments at EMS1.com

25% Off WANTYNU wrench use promo code “emsofficehours” at http://wantynu.com

Donate for the 10-13 at http://goo.gl/aQq8c

Follow Bob over on Twitter he is @emsptperspect

First Few Moments: A Zombie Apocalypse! Episode 34

First Few Moments — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:32:43 -0500

No Really! Would you be able to handle 240 zombies at a football stadium? Well Delaware County, Ohio found out this past October when they held a disaster drill in which people were turned into, well, um…zombies! But it is not completely their fault…the CDC started it all.

We also discuss a more traditional disaster drill but on a geographically larger scale as well as a one that deals with public preparedness. Which is better? Which is more effective? Which is more fun?

Join Assistant Chief Mike Schuiling from Delaware County EMS, Brain Galligher of Delaware County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Steve Murphy, Jeremiah Bush, and Kyle David Bates as we talk about disaster preparedness evaluation.

EMS Educast: Does Your CE Punish Your Best Paramedics: Episode 123

Greg Friese — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:55:34 -0500

Returning guest Mic Gunderson (micgunderson@gmail.com) joins co-hosts Greg, Rob, and Bill to discus does CE penalize your best employees? Listen and share your opinions on the EMSEduCast Facebook page.

Links:

IPS
KCEMS
7 Careers in a Lifetime??? Wall Street Journal Blog

Amazon Affiliate Links

Co-Hosts:

Greg Friese – connect at Blog.CentreLearn.com and EverydayEMSTips.com
Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor, EMS Connect and JEMSConnect
Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon and www.facebook.com/EMSEduCast

EMS Office Hours: My 12 Lead ECG Secret | Why I Love EMS Bloggers

Jim Hoffman — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:26:35 -0500

Before I tell you my 12 lead ECG secret I want to tell you how much I love EMS Bloggers. You know every profession, every industry has its experts, it’s leaders. While they all work in the same field they have people that love a particular facet of it, who master a key part of what they do or who are a champion for a cause. This is part of why I love EMS bloggers. Each has their own way of maybe getting a point across, focusing on an element of EMS or even how areas outside of EMS can play a part in our every day activities.

Think about someone like Rogue Medic, who has points of view that many of us can agree with, but who also takes a hardline view on topics that while we agree, are not always that easy to change, implement or act upon. The good news is that his postings get people involved, get them thinking and bring to light things that many in EMS just ignore and keep going along to get along.

What about The Social Medic and Droid Medic? These are great blogs that bring those outside areas into EMS and show how they effect us or how we can better use them in the EMS environment.

Greg Friese from Everyday EMS Tips has great articles on nice quick tips you can use in EMS everyday <– Get it? But Greg also gives us a look at EMS conferences and expos and how to get the most out them and I love getting a peek inside his day to day activities as well. Did you know he just ran the NYC Marathon?

Here at EMS Office Hours I try and engage listeners and visitors on topics in EMS and also try and give some insight into things that help me and people I know in EMS and hope that they can use them or even format them into their own personal style. I’m not always right, a lot is based on my opinion or experience. But I hope like Rouge Medic it gets you thinking and talking to your EMS peers.

So, while I offer study help, training guidance and a lot of information on all things EMS. I’m not an expert in everything that is EMS. This is why I love the EMS blog world. I can draw on these experts, opinions and nationwide points of view when doing my podcast, creating posts and even with products and services on my EMS SEO website. Take mastering 12 Lead ECG interpretation for instance. Here is a topic that while yes, I can read 12 leads and identify a STEMI, there is so much on this topic and so far that you can go into it that it’s great to have someone like Tom Bouthillet from EMS12lead.com to draw from. I often turn to his blog for help on those 12 leads I come across that just don’t fit the textbook version of a STEMI or ECG irregularity.

Tom has great case studies there and if you visit his blog often you will soon find yourself being more and more comfortable with reading 12 leads, how patients present with varying rhythms and what treatment may or may not do.

Listen, I guess it may not be such a secret about Tom’s blog. But if you haven’t been there in awhile, be sure to bookmark it and visit often. You never know, the next patient you have may fit into one of the cases posted there.

I have posted some links below to other blog favorites and to Tom’s Iphone App “12 Lead ECG Challenge”. Tom teamed up with Limmer Creative on this and so far it’s got all great reviews. This is a great app for your Iphone or Ipad and gives 150 sample ECG’s and the patients they came from. Pretty cool right?

There is also a web based app that you can view on your computer and it works on your smart phones too. You just have to be logged in and have an internet connection when using it. What Iphone or Droid doesn’t have that nowadays?

As a side note, I have partnered with Limmer Creative with Turbo Medic and now premium members can get the 12 Lead ECG Challenge web based app as part of their premium membership at Turbo Medic.

Do you see your favorite EMS blog here? If not post yours in the comments and be sure to tell me why you love it and what people can expect from it.

Other EMS Blogs I visit regularly

The EMT Spot
Happy Medic
Hybrid Medic
To Old To Work To Young To Retire
Ambulance Junkie
A Day In The Life Of An Ambulance Driver
Paramedicine 101
Life Under The Lights

The 12 Lead ECG Challenge – if you check out the left side bar you will see the three app versions there. There is a special 20% off promo code for the web based app.

Mitigation Journal: MJ 228: & Emergency Management Things to Know

Rick Russotti — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0500

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Edition 228 Video-

This week on Mitigation Journal:

7 Emergency Management things to know...and why

Mitigation Journal is:

Hosted by Rick Russotti, RN, Paramedic

Co Host Matt Comer, Paramedic

Please visit Mitigation Journal at www.mitigationjournal.org

EMS Educast: Paramedicine 2011 Conference: Episode 122

Greg Friese — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:24:39 -0500

In episode 122 of the EMS Educast, co-host Rob Theriault flies solo from Paramedicine 2011 in Niagara Falls, Canada. Rob interviews two speakers from the conference.

Dave Taylor is the Director of Urgent and Prehospital Care at Liverpool John Moore’s University (LJMU) in Liverpool, England. In his presentation “From Horse and Cart to State of the Art” Dave took us through the evolution of EMS education in England. His shocking revelations about paramedic education and clinical practice in England were both intriguing and inspiring. In Rob’s interview with Dave, the highlights of his presentation are revealed and some of the details are sure to spark discussion and debate.

Walter Tavares’ presentation was entitled “Developing and Assessing Clinical Reasoning in Paramedics”. In this engaging presentation Walter explored some of the current theories of clinical reasoning and drew on audience precipitation to deconstruct the decision making process of the most clinically astute paramedics in the field.

Contact information

Dave Taylor MA (AEP), BSc Para, Dip HE ECP, SR Para: D.Taylor@ljmu.ac.uk
Walter Tavares ACP, PhD (c): WTavares@centennialcollege.ca

Mitigation Journal: MJ 227 Testing the Emergency Alert System Part Two

Rick Russotti — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:04:13 -0500

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Edition 224 -

This week on Mitigation Journal:

Testing the Emergency Alert Systems Part One

Mitigation Journal is:

Hosted by Rick Russotti, RN, Paramedic

Co Host Matt Comer, Paramedic

With special guest Jamie Davis, The Medic Cast

Please visit Mitigation Journal at www.mitigationjournal.org

The Art of Persuasion: EMS Leadership Podcast Episode 70

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:34:38 -0500

In this episode we discuss the key elements to the Art of Persuasion. Join Chris Cebollero as he chats with JB Guiton and Bob Waddell as they share their thoughts on this much needed skill.

Mitigation Journal: MJ 226(v)- Recent Cyber Attack is Cause for Concern - video

Rick Russotti — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:07:09 -0500

Three reasons this cyber-attack is cause for concern -

No early warning systems in place to detect an attempted or actual cyber-attack. This attack was discovered only after the damage had been done. There was no detection mechanism in place to alert of an attack or attack attempt. Without early warning/detection systems, there could be additional attacks on more critical systems at any point...or in progress.
This could have been a probing attack...to evaluate vulnerability and assess reaction/response. A probing attack could indicate a larger cyber attack is on the horizon.
Critical infrastructure lacks resiliency. Impact in this case was limited because redundant systems were in place and functional. Our power grid, by comparison, lacks functional redundancies. Had this attack shut down an electric generator or destroyed a vital component of the power grid, the outcomes could have been much more dramatic. More MJ posts on the power grid; Of Power Grids and Black Outs

"... [a] power grid/power supply that may be the most vulnerable (critical infrastructure). Several references have indicated that the Nations power grid is the most "at risk" target we have. It stands to reason that the power generation and distribution network in any community would also be at risk..." Three Planning Problems for 2011 (MJ 12/2010)

Mitigation Journal: MJ 226(a): Recent Cyber Attack is Cause for Concern - audio

Rick Russotti — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:06:46 -0500

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Extra Edition

This week on Mitigation Journal:

Recent Cyber Attack is cause for concern

Mitigation Journal is:

Hosted by Rick Russotti, RN, Paramedic

Co Host Matt Comer, Paramedic

With special guest Jamie Davis, The Medic Cast

Please visit Mitigation Journal at www.mitigationjournal.org

Three reasons this cyber-attack is cause for concern -

No early warning systems in place to detect an attempted or actual cyber-attack. This attack was discovered only after the damage had been done. There was no detection mechanism in place to alert of an attack or attack attempt. Without early warning/detection systems, there could be additional attacks on more critical systems at any point...or in progress.
This could have been a probing attack...to evaluate vulnerability and assess reaction/response. A probing attack could indicate a larger cyber attack is on the horizon.
Critical infrastructure lacks resiliency. Impact in this case was limited because redundant systems were in place and functional. Our power grid, by comparison, lacks functional redundancies. Had this attack shut down an electric generator or destroyed a vital component of the power grid, the outcomes could have been much more dramatic. More MJ posts on the power grid; Of Power Grids and Black Outs

EMS Office Hours: Communication Failures | Part IV The ED

Jim Hoffman — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:51:49 -0500

In this final installment on communication and interaction with various elements in EMS. We will discuss the ED. You know -nurses, techs, doctors. How does communication with these fellow healthcare providers help us in patient care? Does our interaction with the ED end up reflecting on the EMS profession? Listen in and share your experiences and tips on better communication with your favorite nurse or Doc.

MedicCast EMS Podcast: Pain Management Champions and Episode 289

Jamie Davis — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:39:00 -0500

MedicCast Episode 289

The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network.

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Prescription Drug Abuse Is an ‘Epidemic,’ CDC Declares

MedicCast EMS Studio Video: Pain Management Champions and Episode 289

Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:39:00 -0500

MedicCast Episode 289

The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network.

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Prescription Drug Abuse Is an ‘Epidemic,’ CDC Declares

Mitigation Journal: MJ 224-Video: The Reaction to Cold

Rick Russotti — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:51:17 -0500

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Edition 225 Video-

This week on Mitigation Journal:

Reaction to Cold - Video Edition

Mitigation Journal is:

Hosted by Rick Russotti, RN, Paramedic

Co Host Matt Comer, Paramedic

Please visit Mitigation Journal at www.mitigationjournal.org

Mitigation Journal: MJ 225 - Body reaction to cold

Rick Russotti — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:36:32 -0500

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Edition 225 -

This week on Mitigation Journal:

The Reaction to Cold Environments

Mitigation Journal is:

Hosted by Rick Russotti, RN, Paramedic

Co Host Matt Comer, Paramedic

Please visit Mitigation Journal at www.mitigationjournal.org

EMS Educast: EMS Fitness: Episode 121

Greg Friese — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:24:38 -0500

Returning guest Bryan Fass joins co-hosts Rob and Bill to discus fitness as it pertains to injury prevention and tie in real world on the street nutrition and supplementation that EMS provider can actually follow. Greg was unavailable for tonight’s episode.

Links:

Co-Hosts:

Greg Friese – connect at Blog.CentreLearn.com and EverydayEMSTips.com
Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor, EMS Connect and JEMSConnect
Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon and www.facebook.com/EMSEduCast

EMS Office Hours: Does EMS Need All These Certification Levels?

Jim Hoffman — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:15:06 -0500

EMS seems to be always trying to find an identity. New guidelines on certification levels are out and some things have been removed, added etc. Wouldn’t it be easier and make more sense to just do away with all these levels and make one primary level to build upon. One that actually helps patients and is a serious part of the health care process? Listen in and find out.

Show notes:

Russell Stine – HyrbridMedic.com

MedicCast EMS Podcast: Military Medic to EMTP Program and Episode 288

Jamie Davis — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:35:24 -0500

MedicCast Episode 288

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MedicCast EMS Studio Video: Military Medic to EMTP Program and Episode 288

Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:35:24 -0500

MedicCast Episode 288

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Mitigation Journal: MJ 223 Emergency Alert System Test Part One

Rick Russotti — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500

Please visit www.mitigationjournal.org for compete show notes and features

Edition 223 -

This week on Mitigation Journal:

Testing the Emergency Alert Systems Part One

Mitigation Journal is:

Hosted by Rick Russotti, RN, Paramedic

Co Host Matt Comer, Paramedic

With special guest Jamie Davis, The Medic Cast

Please visit Mitigation Journal at www.mitigationjournal.org

EMS Office Hours: Defining An EMS Professional

Jim Hoffman — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:57:43 -0500

What makes an EMS professional? It is your uniform, education or attitude? Is it defined by your skills or your last exam score? What about paid vs. volunteer? Can there be a definite answer or is it all perception? How do you describe what an EMS Professional is?

Show notes:

Check out the article mentioned during the show over at EMS World by clicking here.

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MedicCast EMS Podcast: Physiology of Pain, part 2 and Episode 287 of the MedicCast

Jamie Davis — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:50:28 -0500

MedicCast Episode 287

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MedicCast EMS Studio Video: Physiology of Pain, part 2 and Episode 287 of the MedicCast

Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:50:28 -0500

MedicCast Episode 287

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Mitigation Journal: Three action items for Bio Event preparedness

Rick Russotti — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500

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Let’s Role Play: EMS Leadership Podcast Episode 69

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:26:53 -0400

In this episode Chris Cebollero asks his guest to answer employee scenarios. JB Guiton and James Schmard share their experience to tackle some of the tough questions that we face almost on a daily basis.

Bad, Slow, Expensive Pick One: EMS Garage Episode 151

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:20:12 -0400

This week we discuss the recent articles from Art Hsieh on How will we fix a broken EMS? and we tie it together with Family Questions Houston’s Ambulance Response

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Art Hsieh
Tim Noonan
Sam Bradley

EMS Office Hours: Getting Paid For What You Do In EMS

Jim Hoffman — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:12:05 -0400

It’s a common complaint right? EMS doesn’t get paid enough. Arguments on education, training levels, license vs. certification. All trying to justify higher pay or why we don’t deserve it. Yet, where is the incentive if we don’t get paid just a little extra for some things we do now that seem to get lumped into our job descriptions. Listen to this discussion and share your experiences.

MedicCast EMS Podcast: Physiology of Pain, part 1 and Episode 286 of the MedicCast

Jamie Davis — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:18:56 -0400

MedicCast Episode 286

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