Emergency Medicine and First Responder Podcasts

Mitigation Journal: MJ179 Video Segment: Firefighters Ambushed with Fireworks

Rick Russotti — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:30:00 -0400

This is a video excerpt from Mitigation Journal Podcast #179 talking about a news story where emregency responders were ambushed and attacked by an angry crowd with fireworks.

Please note this is a Beta trial feature on Mitigation Journal. Your constructive feedback is welcome. Contact us by email at mitigationjournal@gmail.com or 585-672-7844

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Mitigation Journal: MJ179 Video Segment: Non-Pharm Interventions

Rick Russotti — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:08:00 -0400

This is a video excerpt from Mitigation Journal Podcast #179 on the topic of Non -pharm interventions. We discuss proper hand washing, respiratory ettiquette, and social distancing.

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Plum Full Reduex: EMS Garage Episode 97

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:01:50 -0400

In this classic episode we discuss:

This episode is packed full of guests. We talk at length about swine flu and talk to Greg Bruce that was a Paramedic that got SARS. Then we turn the tables and talk about Dr. Wesley’s article on IV placement in Rural Trauma. This discussion quickly moves to what is good for rural EMS.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Gary Wingrove
Dr. Dave Ross
Will Dunn
Skip Kirkwood
Rob Theriault
Buck Feris
Greg Bruce (Paramedic that had SARS)
Brendan Kearney
Aarron Reinert

Mitigation Journal: MJ179: NonPharm actions, FF's attacked by fireworks, Microneedles, To Stage or Not to Stage, More!

Rick Russotti — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:13:00 -0400

Welcome to Mitigation Journal the All-Hazards Podcast! Please visit www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com for links to the blog and podcast as well as lecture notes, training information and other double-secret stuff!

Contact us: Email - mitigationjournal@gmail.com Call the voicemail line - 585-672-7844 Subscribe to Mitigation Journal at iTunes...its Free!

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

Non Pharm Interventions

FF's attacked while responding

Microneedles will change the way we give flu vaccine

To Stage or not to stage

Mitigation Journal: MJ178: By Request Live Lecture Clinical Decision Making in Critical EMS Situations

Rick Russotti — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:19:00 -0400

This week I'm posting an older lecture covering the on-scene needs of management and Clinical Decision Making in Critical EMS Situations.

Please go to www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com for the full show notes and details.

The Podcast that Almost Wasn’t: EMS Garage Episode 96

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:10:19 -0400

This week we discuss ER Docs in the Field (Should future ER Docs receive field education in EMS? Should all Docs do this?) and Paramedic BLS Intercept Study but this discussion moves to the talk of reimbursement and Medicare…NOOOOO!

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Tim Noonan
Dr. Jeff Myers
James Warmuth

MedicCast EMS Podcast: Lisa Booze on Toxic Syndromes and Episode 229

Jamie Davis — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:02:07 -0400

MedicCast Episode 229

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Extra Members-Only content added monthly

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EMS News---

Troopers Help Deliver Baby

Family of Rescued Boy and EMT Reunite

Rookie EMT Makes Dramatic Rescue in July 4th Parade

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Tip This Week --- Lisa Booze Tox Tidbit on Toxidromes

Emergency medicine providers are the frontliners in provision of care being the first to respond to emergency calls. In cases of drug or substance toxicity, one of the first things they do inspect the area for pill bottles or chemical containers that may have been the cause of toxicity. In the absence of such evidence, they will have to rely on their assessment skills and observe the patient's symptoms to determine which substance is most likely involved.

In considering toxicological cause, there are toxic syndromes that we can watch for. Toxic syndromes or toxidromes are groups of signs and symptoms that suggest certain types of drugs or chemicals as the cause. Looking at vital signs and symptoms involving the central nervous system, gastrointestinal system, eyes, skin and mucous membranes, and genitourinary system can provide clues to the toxicological origin of the patient’s illness.

The four toxidromes that health care providers should know about include anticholinergic, cholinergic, opioid and sympathomimetic or stimulant toxidrome.

Maryland Poison Center

Toxidromes Overview and Practice Tests

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Song this week: Matthew Ebel with “An Ordinary Guy”

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Mitigation Journal: MJ177: Firefighter Fatality Report, School Closure in H1N1, School Bus Crash Actions

Rick Russotti — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:32:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

This week I'll be solo on the podcast from the basement bunker...Matt had to work. Topics include NFPA Firefighter fatality report

Effects of School Closure on Households

Selected School/Transportation actions to think about

MedicCast EMS Podcast: Allergies and Episode 228

Jamie Davis — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:42:52 -0400

MedicCast Episode 228

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Extra Members-Only content added monthly

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EMS News---

Paramedic Candidate Dies During Practice Drill

Maryland Responder, both Paramedic and Trooper

Ambulance Cuts May Have Contributed to Bull Rider Death

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Tip This Week ---Understanding Allergies

Allergies are reactions of the immune system to certain things that does not bother most other people. Common allergens include pollen, dust mites, mold spores, certain types of food, insect stings and medications.

Allergies can cause a runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, swelling or asthma. Symptoms vary. Although allergies can make you feel bad, they usually won’t kill you. However, a severe reaction called anaphylaxis is life-threatening.

There are tests that can be done to determine if a person is hypersensitive to a a substance. Types of tests are in vivo or skin/scratch test, in vitro or the measurement of specific IgE antibodies, and provocation testing where an allergen is introduced one at a time and the subject is observed for presence of reactions.

Though allergic reactions can resolve on its own, the symptoms that it produces may be rather discomforting. Medications that can be given to resolve hypersensitivity include Corticosteroids, Antihistamines, Decongestants, and other medications that work by blocking symptom-causing chemicals released during an allergic reaction such as Montelukast, Cromolyn Sodium and Mast cell stabilizers.

Immunotherapy or allergy shots can also be done to desensitize the patient to decrease or eliminate the need for medications. For patients with severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis, epinephrine shots may be given.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Medline Plus on Allergies

Allergy Tests

The Immune System

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Song this week: Geoff Smith with “No More Summertime Blues”

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Mitigation Journal: MJ176 Special Interviews: First Few Moments and Institue for Business and Home Safety

Rick Russotti — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

Not one, but two. Two exciting interviews on a special edition of Mitigation Journal Podcast!

I've recently had a fantastic (and rare) opportunity to interview two very different and very interesting people on Mitigation Journal podcast. Both working on projects that will shape the way we talk about preparedness in the future. I'm talking about Mr. Kyle David Bates from the First Few Moments and Ms. Julie Rochman, President and CEO of the Institute for Business and Home Safety.

Kyle David Bates is the driving force behind the First Few Moments (FFM) project and Ms. Julie Rochman is the President and CEO of the Institue for Business and Home Safety.

The Economy and Budgets: EMS Leadership Episode 40

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:51:08 -0400

This episode we discuss the economy and how it is hitting the budgets of EMS Agencies for 2011. Featuring: Chris Montera Don Lundy Sean Caffrey Chris Cebollero Gary Wingrove

Response Time Myths: EMS Garage Episode 95

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:59:38 -0400

This week we discuss the article from EMS1.com that asks are Response Times still the holy grail? Chris has a way different opinion this week.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Kyle David Bates
Dr. Jeff Meyers
Wilma Vinton
Sean Eddy
James Warmuth
Natalie Quebodeaux

Mitigation Journal: MJ175: Bloody Mess, NORAD v Cessnas, Bomb lessons and kids, Finding a job

Rick Russotti — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:34:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

New law in NYS calls for AEMT’s to draw blood in DWI/DUI/DWAI
NORAD v. Cessnas - inconsistency/complacency
Ride-alongs making a difference - objectives of other services
Home Bomb Making - so simple a child can do it
New RN Grads not finding jobs

Product Review

The latest app from Informed Publishing - BLS/ILS app for iPod/iPhoneIf you have a product or service you’d like us to review, email mitigationjournal@gmail.com or call 585-672-7844

Mitigation Journal: MJ174: Walking Through the Seasons - An Off Duty Video

Rick Russotti — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:27:00 -0400

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

Just a brief Off Duty video looking at the extremes of seasons here in Rochester, NY. Enjoy.

MedicCast EMS Podcast: Asthma for EMS and Episode 227

Jamie Davis — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:30:19 -0400

MedicCast Episode 227

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911 program could ease ER problems

Sports Safety: Helmets Save Heads

NC EMS Tracks Heat Emergencies

Asthma in Children

Medline Plus on Allergies

Medline Plus on Asthma

Reactive Airway Disease in Pediatrics

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Song this week: Derek James with "Summer"

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Chronicles of EMS - Seat at the Table: Seat at the Table - Community Paramedicine (Ep8)

Thaddeus Setla — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:22:53 -0400

Hosts Justin Schorr and Mark Glencorse speak with William Sugiyama - EMS Chief for the Oakland Fire Department and President Elect for the International Association of EMS Chiefs along with Mike Taigman - General Manager of American Medical Response in Alameda County about "Community Paramedicine"

Mitigation Journal: MJ173: The Tin Cup, Ozone? No, Power Grid!, NPR Stu-Pid, H1N1 Lessons, Vacant Training Session

Rick Russotti — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:03:00 -0400

Welcome to Mitigation Journal the All-Hazards Podcast! Our Website is working! Please visit www.mitigationjournal.com for links to the blog and podcast as well as lecture notes, training information and other double-secret stuff!

Contact us: Email - mitigationjournal@gmail.com Call the voicemail line - 585-672-7844 Subscribe to Mitigation Journal at iTunes...its Free!

Go to www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com for all the detailed notes on these and other topics and please consider making a donation!

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

This week Matt and I talk about heat, the power grid, how NPR is acting stupid and contageous, and some H1N1 lessons from here in Rochester, NY. Also, what would you do if you held a training session and nobody came?

MedicCast EMS Podcast: Online Medical Control Review and Episode 226

Jamie Davis — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:37:26 -0400

Welcome to Episode 226

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A special thanks to Dr. Ginger Campbell of the Brain Science Podcast among other shows (find Ginger's stuff at GingerCampbellMD.com). She suggested the topic for this week's episode and was gracious enough to come on the show live and share her thoughts about receiving radio patient information in the ER.

Also, a thank you to Dr. Craig Corey for taking the time to write his thoughts down even though he couldn't be on the show live. Craig is the inventor of the OxyPhone pediatric nebulizer device. You'll find that and Dr. Corey's home page at OxyPhone.com.

The central point brought out by both of these ER docs was that we must get to the point of the call quickly, focusing on the key problem, immediate life threats and interventions taken, time to the hospital, etc. and then let the ER ask any follow up questions. Vitals are important but not as important as patient's chief complaint and your impression of the stability of the patient.

Ginger also stressed the importance of talking to the physician after the call to learn from what you saw or did during the transport to the hospital. She said that her respect for the EMT or paramedic rises significantly when they want to learn from the calls - good and bad.

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Some other links:

Study on protocols versus online medical control
Online radio report outline

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My Dog is Choking: EMS Garage Episode 93

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 10:10:22 -0400

This week we discuss the article from EMS1 that Greg Friese wrote and talk about why you would want to be a Paramedic at all. Yes Chris is AWOL this week but he deserved a week off. Kyle takes the reigns and does a great job!

Featuring:
Kyle David Bates
Ted Setla
Greg Friese
Natalie Quebodeaux
Kelly Grayson
Walter Tavares

Mitigation Journal: MJ172 We're Back! Earthquakes and Ambulance Fires in Rochester.

Rick Russotti — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:41:00 -0400

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EMS Educast: Opportunities in Emergency Health Care: Episode 65

Greg Friese — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:24:29 -0400

This episode of the EMSEduCast guest speaker is Paul Wilson, a high school social studies teacher and EMT since 2000. Paul was involved in a high school program that teaches junior and senior high school students emergency care skills, starting with CPR and ending with EMT. The one year program called Opportunities in Emergency Care meets 2 hours a day for an entire school year, so approximately 275 hours of emergency care training. This is a fascinating topic and a very good listen. After listening to this podcast, share your thoughts with us or ask questions about this topic at Facebook.com/EMSEduCast.

Article – EMS Academy for Minnesota High School Students

Cast

Paul Wilson -High School EMS Educators Ning Network
Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com
Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon

Books, Tips, and Resources

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t
Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
Rapid Cardiac Arrhythmia Tool
KISS Method for 12-Lead EKG Interpretation

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Chronicles of EMS - Seat at the Table: Seat at the Table - EMS & Social Media (Ep7)

Thaddeus Setla — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:11:13 -0400

Hosts Justin Schorr and Mark Glencorse have guests Natalie Quebodeaux, Chris Kaiser and Sam Bradley finishing the discussion on "EMS and Social Media". This is episode 3 of a three part series.

Chronicles of EMS - Seat at the Table: Seat at the Table - EMS & Social Media (Ep6)

Thaddeus Setla — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:33:53 -0400

Hosts Justin Schorr and Mark Glencorse have guests Natalie Quebodeaux, Chris Kaiser and Sam Bradley on to discuss EMS and Social Media. This is episode 2 of a three part series

Chronicles of EMS - Seat at the Table: Seat at the Table - EMS & Social Media (Ep5)

Thaddeus Setla — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:57:20 -0400

This is a 3 part series with Hosts Justin Schorr and Mark Glencorse talk with guests Natalie Quebodeaux, Sam Bradley and Chris Kaiser about Emergency Medical Services and Social Media

Chronicles of EMS - Seat at the Table: Seat at the Table - The Chronicles Effect (Ep4)

Thaddeus Setla — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:19:12 -0400

A Continuing of Ep 3. Hosts Justin Schorr and Mark Glencorse talk with guests Natalie Quebodeaux and James Brasiel about what "The Chronicles Effect" means to them.

Chronicles of EMS - Seat at the Table: Seat at the Table - The Chronicles Effect (Ep3)

Thaddeus Setla — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:29:37 -0400

Hosts Justin Schorr and Mark Glencorse talk with guests Natalie Quebodeaux and James Brasiel about what "The Chronicles Effect" means to them

Chronicles of EMS - Seat at the Table: Seat at the Table - EMS 2.0 (Ep2)

Thaddeus Setla — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:40:35 -0400

This is the 2nd part of the series where hosts Mark Glencorse and Justin Schorr talk with Chris Kaiser about what EMS 2.0 is and about

Chronicles of EMS - Seat at the Table: Seat at the Table - EMS 2.0 (Ep1)

Thaddeus Setla — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:35:16 -0400

This is part 1 of a 2 part series discussing EMS 2.0 and the future of our industry. Hosts Justin Schorr and Mark Glencorse have guest Chris Kaiser in the studio.

MedicCast EMS Podcast: EMS Management of Pediatric Poisonings and Episode 225

Jamie Davis — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:36:52 -0400

MedicCast Episode 225

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EMS News---

Graduate Degrees: Are They Worth It for EMS?

Second Paramedic Unit Could be Crucial Lifeline

Recertification abuses prompt EMT scrutiny

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Tip This Week ---Toxicology Segment on Pediatric Poisonings with Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center

Children are naturally curious with the objects they see around them. Most often, whatever they pick up goes straight to their mouth which makes them prone to things like choking, GI disorders and yes, poisoning.

To be able to initiate interventions, it is important to know the agent that the child ingested. EMS providers should look around and be aware of the objects in the child's environment and the substances found that they could possibly ingest. It is also important to assess carefully for the different signs and symptoms that the child is exhibiting. If the child is symptomatic, obtaining the history of ingestion is also helpful.

Since lead and iron are some of the most common substances that cause pediatric poisonings, providers should also be aware of the signs and symptoms and emergency treatment of lead and iron poisoning. Teaching the parents or caregivers about how and where they can get poisoned by these substances, how they should store chemicals, as well as how they educate the children about medications would be key to the prevention of pediatric poisonings.

NIH Medline Resources on Lead Poisoning

Preventing Poisoning in Children

Emory University: Pediatric Poisonings powerpoint presentation

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EMS Educast: EMT Training for High School Students: Episode 64

Greg Friese — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:48:24 -0400

On this episode of the EMSEduCast Chris Kaiser paramedic, firefighter, and blogger discuss his recent article “Saved by the Bell? High School Student EMS.” The article and our discussion centered on is high school student receiving EMT training and working within EMS. How young is too young? Are these youthful providers our future or a hindrance? After listening to this podcast, share your thoughts with us or ask questions about this topic at Facebook.com/EMSEduCast.

Cast

Chris Kaiser -connect at LifeUndertheLights.com
Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com
Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon

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3 Random Words: EMS Garage Episode 92

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:30:38 -0400

This week we discuss the need to “Love the one your with” from EMS1 and Dr. Ross’ article on your Medical Director and how that relationship is important.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Chris Kaiser
Bill Toon
Tim Noonan
Ted Setla
Sean Eddy
Kyle David Bates

MedicCast EMS Podcast: Interview with Natalie Quibodeaux and Episode 224

Jamie Davis — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:01:02 -0400

MedicCast Episode 224

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

Subscribe with iTunes here!

A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds.

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Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra,and MedicCast Store

Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription)

NREMT Study and Prep Tips
All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files
Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members – Get the segments as a podcast
Extra Members-Only content added monthly

MedicCast Listener Deals at GoDaddy.com

Code BLU27 gets you 10% off your order at checkout

Code POD27 gets you 10% off any web hosting order at checkout

Try them out and get your piece of the internet at GoDaddy.com!
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EMS News---

Local Paramedic Wins Statewide Honor

Miami County EMS Permanently Goes Off Duty

EMS Clinic Slated

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Tip This Week --- Interview with Natalie Thibodeaux on EMS Day, D.C

The GenMed Show Episode 6: The Hills Have I's

Ms Paramedic blog

Ms Paramedic on Twitter

EMS on the Hill (NAEMT main page)

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Song this week:

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EMS in Health Care Reform: EMS Leadership Episode 39

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:18:30 -0400

This week we discuss the role of EMS in health care reform and what the future of reimbursement and practice might look like. Featuring: Chris Montera J.B. Guiton Chris Cebollero Gary Wingrove

Fava Beans: EMS Garage Episode 91

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:36:47 -0400

This week we discuss Study Reveals Heaviest Users of Ambulance Transport and The Plague that Kills Professionalism and we talk about eating our young in EMS and in Medicine in general.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
David Konig
Jamie Davis
Kyle David Bates
Ted Setla

EMS Educast: Back to School: Episode 63

Greg Friese — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:28:54 -0400

On this episode of the EMSEduCast EMS Chief Skip Kirkwood discusses the importance of a four year and advanced degrees for EMS professionals. The conversation starts with an overview of a two part series he and Raphael M. Barishansky wrote for EMS Magazine. The discussion included different types of degrees, obstacles to completing agree, tips for selecting an education program, and the importance of advanced education for EMS professionals.

Do you believe it is important for paramedics to have a four year degree? How about an advanced degree for supervisors and administrators? Please share with us and ask more questions about this topic at Facebook.com/EMSEduCast.

EMS Magazine Articles:

Cast:

Skip Kirkwood – connect at Wake County EMS
Walter Tavares – Centennial College
Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com
Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon

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MedicCast EMS Podcast: NREMT Patient Airway Management and Episode 223

Jamie Davis — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:14:08 -0400

MedicCast Episode 223

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Listener Links:

NYC EMS Rapper link

Inflight Emergencies Article

Inflight Emergencies MedicCast Episode 56
EMS News---

Medical Community Responds to Prescription Drug Abuse

Secondhand Car Seats May Not be 'Bargain'

EMSA Issues First Heat Alert

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Tip This Week --- Patient Airway Management

Airway Management in the ICU

NREMT Exam Coordinator Documents

Supraglottic Airway Devices

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Contact Me!

Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342

email me at podmedic@mac.com

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Song this week: Laura Clapp with "I’m Not Responsible"

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Urban Outdoorsman: EMS Garage Episode 90

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:59:59 -0400

This week we discuss ECG’s and a recent Case Mark Glencorse had, EMS Research and Delaying CPR.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Will Dunn
Mark Glencorse
Steve Whitehead
Kyle David Bates
Chris Kaiser

EMS Office Hours: Improving Study Habits & Getting Along - Jun 09,2010

Jim Hoffman — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:00:00 -0400

During this session Jim gave some quick tips on making the most of your exam study time. He also discussed how getting along should be a priority and not the exception.ems | paramedic exam | emt study | nremt | chronicles of ems

Alameda County audioPODcast: Oliogoanalgesia

Joshua English — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Mike Taigman gives some of the more subtle aspects of managing the pain that we are presented with in the field.

MedicCast EMS Podcast: Prehospital Management of Drowning, Immersion Injuries and Episode 222

Jamie Davis — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:30:55 -0400

MedicCast Episode 222

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EMS News---

Tropical Storm Ravages Central America

Ambulance Strikes Horse

Woman Hurt in Ambulance-Moose Collision

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Tip This Week --- Drowning and Near Drowning Emergencies

EMS Responder Articel on Surviving Drowning

eMedicine on Near Drowning

CDC Page on Healthy Swimming & Recreational Water Topics

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Contact Me!

Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342

email me at podmedic@mac.com

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Song this week: Julia Wilde with "People Like Us"

Julia Wilde

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Turning the Meat: EMS Garage Episode 89

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:49:38 -0400

This week we will discuss Seat Belt Sign on the Neck Is a Serious Finding and Teaching New CPR Protocols and of course we talk about EMS Education and it’s failings.

Video Ted was talking about: http://vimeo.com/11673844

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Sean Eddy
Thaddeus Setla
Jamie Davis
Kyle David Bates

EMS Educast: Lights, Camera, Action – Visual Design: Episode 62

Greg Friese — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:24:59 -0400

On this episode of the EMSEduCast photographer, graphic designer, and EMS educator Kyle Bates led a conversation about incorporating photography and visual design into PowerPoint presentations for lecture and case scenario discussions. The discussion included where to find photos, tips for photo composition, ways to use and acquire screen casts, the importance of image releases, and the meaning of fair use and copyright.

Do you take your own images for use in class lectures? What are your good PowerPoint practices? Please share with us and ask more questions about this topic at Facebook.com/EMSEduCast.

This episode also started with a special announcement from our friend Ted Setla, co-creator and filmmaker, for the Chronicles of EMS. Listen to Ted’s announcement and then browse to the ChroniclesofEMS.com before July 4, 2010 to enter the contest.

Cast:

Kyle Bates – connect at KyleDavidBates.com and @imagemedic
Chris Cebollero – connect at NAEMT EPC website and email mediccpc@msn.com
Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com
Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon

Show links:

Flash vs. HTML article
Screenr.com screencasting tool
Jing Project screencasting tool
Articulate Presenter and Engage
Adobe Presenter

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MedicCast EMS Podcast: EMS Review on Atrial Flutter and Episode 221

Jamie Davis — Sun, 30 May 2010 21:02:25 -0400

MedicCast Episode 221

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Visit the MedicCast site for more episodes and articles

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A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds.

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Listener Chris Shared this link from KYW in Philadelphia where they are doing a ride along with Philly EMS to learn about their service!
EMS News---

DeKalb County Unable to Provide Ambulance for Patient

Laughter Works Like a Workout

Many in U.S. Have at Least 1 Heart Risk Factor

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Tip This Week --- Atrial Flutter

For more on atrial flutter, EMS providers and students may follow the links below

NIH Medline on Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

WedMD: Atrial Flutter

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Contact Me!

Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342

email me at podmedic@mac.com

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Song this week: Mercury in Summer with “No I Won’t Let You Go”

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I am Patient: EMS Garage Episode 88

Sat, 29 May 2010 11:21:18 -0400

This week we are coming to you from the Life Under the Lights Bar and Grille with another “Happy Hour”. Justin Schorr hosts an all star line up to discuss what is a patient and what is customer service.

Featuring:
Justin Schorr
Ted Setla
Jamie Davis
Kyle David Bates

EMS Educast: Graduation, Staying Connected, and Starting New: Episode 61

Greg Friese — Thu, 27 May 2010 07:21:44 -0400

To mark the close of the Spring semester of year two of the EMSEduCast we asked Chris Le Baudour to lead the conversation about saying goodbye to a finishing EMT or paramedic class and to discuss using the summer to reflect and recharge. Chris is a long-time EMS educator, author of six EMT textbooks, frequent presenter at EMS conferences, and a board member of the National Association of EMS Educators. Chris talked about his strategies to wrap-up an EMT class, stay connected with his students through email and class groups, and how he relates to different types of students. Central to Chris’ techniques is a strong commitment to teaching and leading in the affective domain.

We also discussed the importance of schools having a connection with alumni for student recruitment, instructor assistants, and for the pride that comes from knowing the great things former students are accomplishing as EMS professionals. We discussed how a learning management system, a Facebook group, or even an email group could be used as the foundation of a paramedic program alumni association.

Our conversation concluded with recommendations for using the summer to recharge for the coming school year. Chris and each of the hosts shared recommendations for books to read during the summer.

Links discussed during the show:

Cast:

Chris Le Baudour – connect at ICareValues.org and Facebook
Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com, @GFriese, and Facebook
Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon, and Facebook

MedicCast EMS Podcast: Beta Blocker and Calcium Channel Blocker OD & Episode 220

Jamie Davis — Sun, 23 May 2010 21:05:16 -0400

MedicCast Episode 220

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Visit the MedicCast Site for more updates

Subscribe with iTunes here!

A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds.

————————–

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Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription)

NREMT Study and Prep Tips
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EMS News---

Paramedic Cautioned After Child's Death

Florida County Struggles With Paying for Rescue Sevices

Ohio Provider Seeks Regulation Relief

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Tip This Week ---Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose With Lisa Booze of Maryland Poison Center

Refer to the links below for more on calcium channel blockers overdose.

NIH Article on Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose

Medscape article on Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity

Maryland Poison Center

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Contact Me!

Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342

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Song this week: Adrina Thorpe with “Everything Changes”

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EMS Educast: Bike Team Medic Education and Training: Episode 60

Greg Friese — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:46:10 -0400

This episode of the EMSEduCast discussed the specialized education and training, as well as the roles, of bike team medics with Marc Zingarelli the EMS Coordinator of the International Police Mountain Bike Association. Marc shares how he got started in public safety cycling, the mobility benefits of bike based medics, and how bike team medics train and maintain their skills. In this episode Marc discusses some specific applications for public safety cycling, equipment that is needed, and how cyclists stay safe while accessing patients. Continue the conversation at the EMSEduCast Facebook page (where you can also ask more questions and suggest topics for future shows). Show links:

International Police Mountain Bike Association
Effective Cycling: 6th Edition
The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling
National EMS Memorial Bike Ride – MuddyAngels.org
RoadID – identification for endurance athletes

Cast:

Marc Zingarelli – connect at IPMBA and Facebook
Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com
Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon, and Facebook

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C-Spine Mythbusters: EMS Garage Episode 87

Fri, 21 May 2010 10:28:04 -0400

This week we talk about the Dr. Wesley Article on JEMS.com discussing C-spine and should we do it at all? I think I say EMS Yeti…for shame Zombies and Yetis in 2 weeks? I need a vacation.

Featuring:
Chris Montera
Tim Noonan
Mic Gunderson
Anne Clouatre
Kyle David Bates
Chris Kaiser (in spirit)

Customer Service: EMS Leadership Episode 38

Thu, 20 May 2010 23:59:21 -0400

What is Customer Service? Who is the customer? How can you change the culture in your organization to give us customer service? What makes for good customer service and who is your customer as a Leader? Featuring: Chris Montera Don Lundy J.B. Guiton Chris Cebollero Anne Clouatre

Mitigation Journal: MJ171: Non-transport problems in DC, Woman arrested-spitting at officer, Oxygen limiting death

Rick Russotti — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:27:00 -0400

Contact us: Email - mitigationjournal@gmail.com Call the voicemail line - 585-672-7844 Subscribe to Mitigation Journal at iTunes...its Free!

Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/mjpodcast Go to www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com for all the detailed notes on these and other topics and visit our re-done main page at www.mitigationjournal.com

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This week on Mitiagtion Journal:

Matt and I discuss several recent issues...follow www.mitigationjournal.blogspot.com for more details