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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

Nursing Show: Patient Communication and Episode 142

Jamie Davis — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:15:51 -0400

Welcome to Episode 142 of the Nursing Show

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News--

Midwife Independence Legislation Approved

Open Letter to the ANA

Home Births Linked to Increased Newborn Mortality

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Tip of The Week- Patient Communication

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What Nursing Shortage? on Insights in Nursing

Jamie Davis, RN, NREMTP — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:27:09 -0400

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This week I had a chance to do a one-on-one interview with student nurse blogger, Lovlei, author of the blog "The Dog Ate My Care Plan." She recently wrote a post on her blog about the challenges seen by some nursing students who are graduating and having difficulty finding work after nursing school.

What Nursing Shortage?

I thought it would be a good opportunity to chat with her about how things look from her perspective as she is about a year off from her graduation date.

Join us as we delve in to this topic.

Lovlei from The Dog Ate My Care Plan

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Contact us at InsightsInNursing@GMail.com with your comments on this episode, suggestions for the show or future episodes or just to tell about what you think is important right now for you as a nurse!

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The Doctor Anonymous Show: Dr. A Show 174: Conference - Jul 30,2010

Doctor Anonymous — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:00:00 -0400

In this special 2 hour edition, The Dr. A Show returns to the airwaves after a brief summer hiatus. Will be discussing the largest Family Medicine Resident and Medical Student conference of the year starting on show night on July 29, 2010. Will be getting live reports from the American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students in Kansas City. (Note: Tonight's show starting one hour earlier than usual at 8pm Eastern Time)Doctor | Anonymous | Medblogger | Social Media | Medicine

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!

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:

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.

Emergency Nursing Today Show: Episode 52: Oxygen Therapy Redux

Paul Bond — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:52:50 -0400

Episode 52: Oxygen Therapy Redux

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In this weeks episode:

I went into the archives and pulled a podcast from 2009 that many people have asked for — Oxygen Therapy. For anyone who hasn’t heard it, it’s a good overview of oxygen adjuncts. And for those who of you who have heard it before, it might be a good review. At the very least, it’s a cool way to hear how the podcast was two years ago as opposed to today. I hope you enjoy!

In the news this weeks:

Three articles from buzzle.com about nursing leadership. I thought these would be good since all of us, in one way or another, become leaders……..whether formal or informal.
Nursing Leadership Qualities
Leadership Styles in Nursing
Leadership Qualities

An article from JEMS.com on when minors can consent for treatment.

An EMS Responder on assessment and care of a shortness of breath patient.

A very good article from Emergency physician Monthly on a different kind of sore throat.

And finally, a WebMD article on the continuing dangers of Chantix.

And now, here’s the podcast!! Enjoy!!

The House Call Doctor's Quick and Dirty Tips: 056 HCD Inflammatory Arthritis

Dr. Rob Lamberts — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:17:01 -0400

When joints get red, hot, swollen, and painful, they are said to be inflamed. What causes this? What can be done about it?

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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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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The Psych Files: Episode 129 (video): Science Shows Superstitions Actually Work! Sort of

Michael Britt — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:36:13 -0400

Okay, admit it - you have some kind of lucky charm on you, your car or in your house. And if you participate in any sport or performance activity you have some sort of ritual that you believe will...

Show notes and more available at http://www.thepsychfiles.com

This Week in Virology: TWiV #92 - Live at ASV in Bozeman

Vincent Racaniello — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:00:00 -0400

Vincent, Rich, Karla, and Marilyn recorded TWiV at the 29th Annual ASV meeting in Bozeman, where they discussed plant viruses and how they make plants resistant to adverse conditions, and identification of dominant negative drug targets.

Shrink Rap Radio: #242 – The Red Book of C.G. Jung with Nancy Furlotti

David Van Nuys — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:38:49 -0400

Nancy Furlotti, M. A., is a Jungian Analyst in private practice in West Los Angeles and is past President of the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles. As a member of the faculty, she teaches, lectures and supervises candidates and interns. Nancy did her analytical training at the Los Angeles Institute while also participating in [...]

Nursing Show: Toxic Syndromes With Lisa Booze and Episode 141

Jamie Davis — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:54:53 -0400

Welcome to Episode 141 of the Nursing Show

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Master's Degree Program Prepares Nurses For Advanced Practice

Nursing: Most Ethical Profession for 16 Years

Nursing Jobs Still Strong

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Tip of The Week- Toxidromes

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Physician Extenders - on Insights in Nursing

Jamie Davis, RN, NREMTP — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:53:50 -0400

Physician Extenders on Episode 8 of Insights in Nursing

This week's episode of Insights in Nursing looked at a USA Today article on multi-state licenses causing problems with disciplined nurses skirting the rules. Is this a huge problem or much ado about nothing?

Then we move on to discuss a problem with the title some physician agencies are using for PAs and Nurse Practitioners. They are being called "Physician Extenders." Huh? EXACTLY.

Finally we point out an instance of the media getting it right by recognizing a nurse who was nominated to a position of honor by a patient advocacy group.

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Kim McAllister from the Emergiblog

Terri Polick from Nurse Ratched's Place

and Jamie Davis of the Nursing Show

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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

The House Call Doctor's Quick and Dirty Tips: 055 HCD Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Dr. Rob Lamberts — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:17:01 -0400

Learn the best treatment options for OA and find out when you should consider joint replacement surgery.

MedicCast EMS Podcast: Allergies and Episode 228

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

MedicCast Episode 228

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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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This Week in Virology: TWiV #91 - You're an ERVous wreck

Vincent Racaniello — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:30:00 -0400

Vincent, Dickson, Alan, Rich and Welkin discuss the nature, origin, and evolution of endogenous retroviruses (ERVs), and the recent finding of endogenous filovirus genomes in mammals.

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

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:

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.

Medical Spanish Podcast: Symptoms - Beginner Medical Spanish Course

Molly Martin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:42:37 -0400

12:19 minutes (6.28 MB)

Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast: Puscast: July 1 to 15, 2010.

Mark Crislp — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:20:48 -0400

July 1 to 15, 2010.

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

Meta-Analyze This on Episode 7 of Insights in Nursing

Jamie Davis, RN, NREMTP — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:15:36 -0400

This is Episode 7 of Insights in Nursing.

This week's episode of Insights in Nursing kicked off with a great discussion about critical understanding of research published by various sources. The topic came from a great article about flawed meta-analysis in a research study by Amy Romano of the Science and Sensibility blog (ScienceandSensibility.org).

We followed that up with a look at EMS blogger, Chris Kaiser's article on EMTs and Paramedics as "Sporks" of the medical community, in which he referred to nurses as the perfect and natural assistants to doctors. Chris wasn't being malicious but was repeating a common misconception about nurses that seems to continue to exist despite all that nursing has accomplished over the years.

What is it about blogging that scares employers so much and what can we do to ensure that health care bloggers act responsibly when they discuss medical and nursing topics?

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Kim McAllister from the Emergiblog

Amy Romano from Science and Sensibility

Paul Bond from Emergency Nursing Today

Terri Polick from Nurse Ratched's Place

and Jamie Davis of the Nursing Show

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Nursing Show: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Nursing Care and Episode 140

Jamie Davis — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:45:52 -0400

Welcome to Episode 140 of the Nursing Show

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News--

Physician Shortage Create Workforce Issues

AHA Says 1 in 9 jobs Supported by Hospitals

Fake Terror Drill May Cause Hospital to be Fined

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Tip of The Week- Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Nursing Care

Pharmacokinetics is defined as the process by which a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body. In other words, it is the study of how the drug moves into the body from the point of administration as it goes into the different parts of the body then broken down and later on released via the involved organs involved in the excretory system.

Pharmacodynamics on the other hand is defined as the study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and the mechanisms of their actions, including the correlation of their actions and effects with their chemical structure. It is the study of the effects of substances or drugs to the body.

As nurses, it is important to have knowledge of the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drugs to better understand how they work in the body and how they affect physiological processes. This knowledge can be applied in assessing our patients on their response to medications and to better explain to patients how their medications work and why it is important to adhere to them.

For more information on these topics, nurses and nursing students can follow the links below.

NIH/MedlinePlus (2010). “Drugs & supplements.”

Thompson, A.(2004). “Back to basics: pharmacokinetics.”

“Understanding pharmacokinetics: parts 1-4.” AJN, American Journal of Nursing. 108(5-8) May-Aug, 2008

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This Week in Parasitism: TWiP #13 - Toxoplasmosis

Vincent Racaniello — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:00:00 -0400

Vincent and Dickson continue their discussion of the obligate intracellular protozoan Toxoplasma gondii with a consideration of the clinical consequences of infection and pathogenesis.

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

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:

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

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

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

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:

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

Emergency Nursing Today Show: Episode 51: Drowning

Paul Bond — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:33:43 -0400

Episode 51: Drowning

In this weeks episode:

Welcome! I’m beginning my third year of podcasting! I can’t believe it’s been THAT long since this all began! And to go along with that, the blog has made the top 50 Nursing Blogs on the web!! Wooohooo!!!! It’s an honor to be considered one of the best blogs on the web!

Don’t forget about the nursing cruise I talked about on the last show! It promises to be both fun and educational! Find out more and sign up for the newsletter about the cruise at THIS LINK.

Ever wanted to know more about interpreting an arterial blood gas report? Well, now you can! I’m offering a live class on ABG interpretation the end of this month! Just go to PhoenixCE and sign up for it! AND, you’ll get 3 CEU’s for attending too!

I also have another course coming out by the end of July. This one is on ACS and STEMI care. It’s going to be worth 1+ CEU’s and will cover the basics of ACS and the different presentations in men and women, as well as diagnosis and care of the STEMI patient.

And, check out “Profiles in Success” on iTunes. It’s a once weekly (Saturday) podcast from JB Glossinger, the founder of Morning Coach. The podcast is a 15 minute interview of people who have been successful in their lives (both personal and professional) and this week, he’s interviewing me! It promises to be an interesting interview. Look for it this coming Saturday!

Also this week, I’m a panelist on another podcast. This one is by Jamie Daivs, the Podmedic. The show is “Insights in Nursing”. This week, we discuss research studies and their outcomes, and a few other interesting topics! Take a listen!

In the news today:

An article from Emergency Medicine News about potential new rules from the CMS. This time, I actually think it’s a good idea. They’re looking at benchmarking throughput times for ED patients. This may give hospital administrations a financial incentive to get admitted patients OUT of the ED sooner! Let’s hope!

Also, an article from EMS Responder online magazine about patient assessment. This is where the entire continuum of care truly begins and it needs to be correct. I love this article. Take a look and see what you think!

Another article from Emergency Medicine News, this time on Propofol and the new ruling from the FDA on its use in areas outside the OR. Very interesting article!

A “fun” article from JEMS.com that looks back on some history in emergency medicine and the tools we used to use. For those who have been around as long as I have or longer, back from when EMS was truly in its’ infancy, it’s a fun trip through memory lane. And for those who are relatively newer, it might be cool to read about some of the things we used to use.

An article form Medical News Today about the questionable benefits of tight blood pressure control.

And finally, an article from Med Page Today about using goal setting and follow up to better change peoples’ lifestyles for health.

OK, now on with the show!

The Psych Files: Episode 128: Do Brain Training Games Work?

Michael Britt — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:57:40 -0400

You've probably heard about these Brain Training games. Do they really help you to keep your mind sharp? Will they prevent cognitive decline or slow the effects of alzheimer's disease? In this...

Show notes and more available at http://www.thepsychfiles.com

The House Call Doctor's Quick and Dirty Tips: 054 HCD What Causes Osteoarthritis?

Dr. Rob Lamberts — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:17:01 -0400

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis, is the most common joint disorder and is responsible for suffering, medical expenses, and even death.

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

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Asthma in Children

Medline Plus on Allergies

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Reactive Airway Disease in Pediatrics

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This Week in Virology: TWiV #90 - Guano happens

Vincent Racaniello — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:00:00 -0400

Vincent, Alan, Rich and Eric discuss identification of viruses in Northeastern American bats, vaccinia virus infection after sexual contact with a military vaccinee, and identification of a new flavivirus from an Old World bat in Bangladesh.

Insights in Nursing: Where Did All the Bloggers Go and Insights Episode 6

Jamie Davis, RN, NREMTP — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:20:58 -0400

Welcome to Episode 6 of Insights in Nursing.

The discussion this week centers around bloggers leaving the social media space because of workplace pressure to stop blogging. Primarily, this is brought up by the stunning news that prominent EMS blogger, Mark Glencorse or the U.K. blog 999Medic.com announced that he was leaving blogging.

What is it about blogging that scares employers so much and what can we do to ensure that health care bloggers act responsibly when they discuss medical and nursing topics?

iTunes | Zune | Podcast | Blog

Join our panel of special nursing guests as we delve in to this topic.

Kim McAllister from the Emergiblog

Cora Vizcarra of the Infusion Nurse blog

and Jamie Davis of the Nursing Show

Some of the links discussed in this week's show included:

Kentucky nursing student sues university over blog dismissal

Health Blogger Code of Ethics

Change of Shift Nurse Blog Carnival

Interview with Cora Vizcarra about Infusion Nursing on the Nursing Show

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Shrink Rap Radio: #241 – Jung in The Louisiana Gulf with Richard Chachere

David Van Nuys — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:28:28 -0400

Nursing Show: Immune System Review and Episode 139

Jamie Davis — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:45:52 -0400

Welcome to Episode 139 of the Nursing Show

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Thousands Die Annually from Hospital Preventable Infections

Helmets Save Heads

Exercise Buffers Effects of Stress

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Tip of The Week- Immune System Review

The immune system is the body's defense from diseases and infections. In this episode, nurses and nursing students will have an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the immune system, have a better understanding of how the immune system works, the different organs that comprise of the the immune system, as well as problems that we see in reactions like allergies and auto immune disorders.

We will see that the immune system comprises of different cells that are produced by corresponding organs and have a specific functions and types of immunity.

For more information and for a better review on this featured tip, follow the links provided below.

Kids Health Article on the Immune System

University of Hartford Immune System Review

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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Futures in Biotech 63: How To Use A Mouse

Marc Pelletier — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:16:38 -0400

Host: Marc Pelletier

Nobel Laureate Dr. Mario Capecchi teaches us how to use a mouse to dissect the human genome and understand disease.

Guest: Mario Capecchi, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Human Genetics and Biology at the University of Utah, and Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute

We invite you to read, add to, and amend our show notes.

Comments and suggestions on Futures in Biotech.

For a free audiobook, visit Audible.com/biotech.

Also thanks to Phil Pelletier and Will Hall for the great themes.

Thanks to Cachefly for providing the bandwidth for this netcast.

Running time: 50:27

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!

Check out my friends at MedEx Billing at www.medexbilling.com

Check out my friends at Informed Publishing and look for the Pet Emergency Pocket Guide! Also available on the iTunes App Store.

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?

The House Call Doctor's Quick and Dirty Tips: 053 HCD Avoiding Heat Stroke

Dr. Rob Lamberts — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:17:01 -0400

Hyperthermia, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke can kill. Learn Dr. Rob's 3 steps to avoid hyperthermia symptoms and heat stroke.

MedicCast EMS Podcast: Online Medical Control Review and Episode 226

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

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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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This Week in Virology: TWiV #89 - Where do viruses vacation?

Vincent Racaniello — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:00:00 -0400

Vincent and Alan review recent findings on the association of the retrovirus XMRV with ME/CFS, reassortment of 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus in swine, and where influenza viruses travel in the off-season.

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

Medical Spanish Podcast: Greetings - Beginner Medical Spanish Course

Molly Martin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 08:57:52 -0400

17:08 minutes (8.51 MB)

The Psych Files: Episode 127 (video): Phrenology: Maybe They Were On To Something

Michael Britt — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 08:36:30 -0400

Everyone can picture one of those phrenology heads with personality traits drawn into different sections of the cranium. Was there anything to that? Well, not exactly. However, with the use of MRI...

Show notes and more available at http://www.thepsychfiles.com

Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast: Puscast: June 15 to 31, 2010.

Mark Crislp — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 04:20:48 -0400

June 15 to 31, 2010.

Insights in Nursing: Nurses on TV and I Like Furniture on Episode 5

Jamie Davis, RN, NREMTP — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:55:40 -0400

Welcome to Episode 5 of Insights in Nursing. In this episode we look at the impact nurses depicted on TV have (or don't have) on the nursing profession. What effect does "Nurse Jackie" or "Hawthorne" have on the public's perceptions of what we do in providing nursing care for our patients.

Join our panel of special nursing guests as we delve in to this topic.

Insights in Nursing podcast comes out on most Fridays with a panel of core hosts including:

Kim McAllister from the Emergiblog

Terri Polick of Nurse Ratched's Place

and Jamie Davis of the Nursing Show

Other guests will be added to the mix as soon as anyone asks to be on the show! Join us if you are a nurse leader, blogger, or just want to chat with us. We'd love to have your opinion heard on the show.