MedicCast Audio Podcast for EMT Paramedics and EMS Students

MedicCast Episode 252 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-audio-podcast-for/id165682697#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-ems-studio-video/id386254289#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Video Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News— EMS Chief Replaced Over Storm Response (http://articles.cnn.com/2011-01-06/us/new.york.blizzard_1_storm-response-blizzard-life-threatening-emergency?_s=PM:US) Safe Sledding: Less Winter Injuries (http://www.daytondailynews.com/lifestyle/prevent-winter-injuries-with-safe-sledding-1027117.html) Death Risk Raised Through On-Site IV Fluids (http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=124398) ——————– Tip This Week- Recognizing Stroke and Early Treatment Considerations Stroke is occurs when part of the blood supply to the brain in interrupted as in ischemic stroke or blood vessels burst and blood pools into the spaces of the brain or hemorrhagic stroke. Signs and symptoms of stroke include sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body; sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden trouble with walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination; or sudden severe headache with no known cause. Early management and diagnosis of a stroke is essential to a good prognosis. One must consider the presence of risk factors that could predispose an individual to a stroke event such as chronic hypertension, atrial fibrillation and diabetes. Acute stroke therapies try to stop a stroke while it is happening by quickly dissolving the blood clot causing an ischemic stroke or by stopping the bleeding of a hemorrhagic stroke. Medication or drug therapy used to prevent or treat stroke are antithrombotics (antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants) and thrombolytics. NINDS Stroke Information Page (http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/stroke.htm) NIH Stroke Resources for Health Professionals (http://stroke.nih.gov/resources/) -------- Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) 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 ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) -------------------------- Song this week: "Last of the American Superheroes" by American Heartbreak (http://www.americanheartbreak.com/)

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MedicCast Episode 249 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-audio-podcast-for/id165682697#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-ems-studio-video/id386254289#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Video Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News— Golf cart for Afghan transport service (http://www.startribune.com/local/111763859.html?elr=KArks7PYDiaK7DUqEiaDUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUoD3aPc:_27EQU) Family of Israeli patient insults Palestinian paramedic on duty (http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=341624) Fire tragedy sparks paramedic dream (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad-application/fire-tragedy-sparks-paramedic-dream/story-fn6bfm6w-1225970563551) ——————– Tip This Week- Extrapyramidal Symptoms A major problem for patients taking antipsychotic medications is the occurrence of side effects which include akathesia, dyskinesia, dystonia and pseudoparkinsonism. The clinical manifestations include a number of atypical involuntary muscle contractions that influence gait, movement, and posture. The symptoms can develop acutely, be delayed, or overlap making diagnosing a challenge. Extrapyramidal side effects and symptoms vary and may include: * Movement changes, such as: * Involuntary movements * Slowed movements * Increased muscle tone * Muscle spasms and muscle rigidity * Memory loss * Problems finding words * Tremor * Uncontrollable, repeated movements, speech, or cries (tics) * Walking difficulty Appearance of these symptoms plus a medication history of antipsychotic durgs is highly indicative of Extra pyramidal symptoms. To know more about EPS, follow the links provided below. Medscape Article on Detection, Prevention and Management of EPS (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/561665) eMedicine on Tardive Dyskinesia (http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1151826-overview) ------------ Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) 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 ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) -------------------------- Song this week: ”Master of Mistletoe” by Atomsplit (http://atomsplit.com/) (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-sm.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast

MedicCast Episode 248 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-audio-podcast-for/id165682697#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-ems-studio-video/id386254289#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Video Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– Recorded LIVE from EMS Expo 2010 in Dallas, TX The final of three MedicCast Episodes recorded at EMS Expo 2010 in Dallas Texas, this show featured a discussion with three of the top proponents in the U.S. for Community Paramedicine programs. Host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, was able to bring to in Chris Montera, Chief of the Western Eagle County Ambulance District (also host of the EMS Garage podcast (http://EMSGarage.com)), Eagle County Colorado public health nurse manager Anne Robinson, and Gary Wingrove, one of the founders and organizers of the International Roundtable on Community Paramedicine (IRCP.info) (http://ircp.info). Anne and Chris had recently started their community paramedicine program in Western Eagle County (http://wecadems.com/cp.html) including initiating a specific paramedic training program and applying the public health needs assessment to their community in light of a paramedic's existing skill set and scope of practice. They were interviewed this summer here on the MedicCast about getting started with their community paramedicine program (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2010/08/03/community-paramedicine-video/). This episode follows up on their first group of patients, successes, failures and the next steps moving forward. It is very exciting to see what they are doing with this program and specifically how they have integrated it into the existing structure of primary and clinic care in their community. See other presentations of the starting process from this year's IRCP conference here on the IRCP Blip.TV channel (http://ircp.blip.tv/). ------------ Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) 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 ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) -------------------------- Song this Week – Geoff Smith with “Some Huggin’ & Some Kissin’” (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast

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MedicCast Episode 246 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-audio-podcast-for/id165682697#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-ems-studio-video/id386254289#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– News-- Carbon Monoxide Season for EMS (http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2010/11/19/calgary-carbon-monoxide-apartment.html) Cali Dept. Changes Policy After EMS Close Call (http://www.firehouse.com/news/top-headlines/calif-dept-changes-policy-after-ems-close-call) MDA to continue defying rock-throwers in east Jerusalem (http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=194403) This Week-- Antipsychotic Medication Review for EMS One of the more commonly prescribed type of these medications are anti-psychotics. These medications help patients with psychosis lead a more normal and fulfilling life by alleviating such symptoms as hallucinations, both visual and auditory, and paranoid thoughts. However, there are side-effects accompanying these medications. Side effects that may be seen in patient taking antipsychotic medications include drowsiness, rapid heartbeat, blurred vision, photosensitivity, skin rashes and dizziness when changing position. Anti-psychotics are further classified into subtypes, the more recently developed antipsychotic medications have much lesser side effects though the earlier released type is still being used. For more information on the types of anti-psychotics, common medications and brands, side effects, contraindications and nursing care for patients taking these drugs, follow the links provided below. Medicine Net Article on Antipsychotic Medications (http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=26299) National Institutes of Mental Health on Mental Health Meds (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/mental-health-medications/complete-index.shtml) ------------ Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) 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 Sponsor: Visit gotomeeting.com (http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;229510694;53502525;e?http://www.gotomeeting.com/fec/), click the try it free button and use promo code: Podcast. ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) -------------------------- Song this week: Matthew Ebel

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MedicCast Episode 242 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-audio-podcast-for/id165682697#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (../feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (../feed/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-ems-studio-video/id386254289#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (../feed/studio-vid) ————————– Discussion of 12 Lead and Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) In this very special episode of the MedicCast, Jamie Davis, the Podmedic hosts a panel discussion with some online EMS leaders and a special guest supplied by Philips corporation (http://philips.com/ems). Recorded LIVE at EMS Expo 2010 in Dallas, Texas last month, this episode was sponsored live by Philips and included a very informative discussion on the different EMS system approaches to handling STEMI, Non-STEMI and other acute coronary syndromes. On the show was special guest Jeff Sundseth, Director of Emergency Medical Services for Pearland, Texas. Jeff came on the show to talk about some of the exciting options that his Philips cardiac monitors provide for the treatment and care of ACS patients in his system including some interesting gender based algorithms for identifying STEMI in patients. Also on the show was the "Ambulance Driver" himself, Kelly Grayson. Kelly is the author of the "A Day in the Life of an Ambulance Driver (http://ambulancedriverfiles.com/)" blog and also one of the hosts of the "Confessions of an EMS Newbie (http://www.emsnewbie.com/)" podcast. We also were very happy to have Jeremiah Bush of the CoEMS Mutual Aid TV program (http://youtube.com/mutualaidtv) and also author of the "Jeramedic" blog (http://jeramedic.com). ---------------- Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) 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 Sponsor: Visit gotomeeting.com (http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;229510694;53502525;e?http://www.gotomeeting.com/fec/), click the try it free button and use promo code: Podcast. ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) -------------------------- Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/).

I got the opportunity to interview Dr. Monica Kleinman, incoming Chair of the Emergency Cardiovascular Care committee at the American Heart Association (Heart.org/cpr (http://Heart.org/cpr)) and Tom Bouthillet, author of the Prehospital 12 Lead blog (h...

MedicCast Episode 241 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-audio-podcast-for/id165682697#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (../feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (../feed/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-ems-studio-video/id386254289#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (../feed/studio-vid) ————————– EMS Precepting and Preceptor Skills This week's episode is about the important role that clinical experience, street time, and precepting plays in the EMS educational process. As new EMTs and paramedics are educated and released onto the street either as part of their academy or college program or in new job placements, the time spent shadowing and learning alongside an experienced emergency medical provider is invaluable. Why, then, does this job have no defined structure or certification associated with it? One of the most important things a student EMT or paramedic will do is pick up the tricks, skills and trade craft of their preceptor while riding their first hours on the road with their patients. The job of preceptor is too valuable to just be handed off to the next guy on the list with at least a year or two under their belts. In this segment recorded LIVE from the Zoll Podcast Studio at EMS Expo 2010 in Dallas, Texas, MedicCast host Jamie Davis, the Podmedic discusses this task in the EMS educational process with guests, Kelly Grayson, Natalie Quebodeaux, and Jeremiah Bush. All of these EMS professionals have valuable insights to bring to the discussion about what the best precepting experience should be like in the new EMS providers training. Guests: Kelly Grayson of "Confessions of an EMS Newbie (http://confessionsofanemsnewbie.com)" the "A Day in the Life of an Ambulance Driver (http://ambulancedriverfiles.com)" blog. Natalie Quebodeaux of the GenMed Show (http://genmedshow.com), Mutual Aid TV (http://youtube.com/mutualaidtv) and MsParamedic.com (http://MsParamedic.com) Jeremiah Bush of the GenMed Show (http://genmedshow.com), Mutual Aid TV (http://youtube.com/mutualaidtv) and Jeramedic.com (http://jeramedic.com) ---------------- Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) 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 Sponsor: Visit gotomeeting.com (http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;229510694;53502525;e?http://www.gotomeeting.com/fec/), click the try it free button and use promo code: Podcast. ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342

MedicCast Episode 240 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-audio-podcast-for/id165682697#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-ems-studio-video/id386254289#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) 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 Sponsor: Visit gotomeeting.com (http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;229510694;53502525;e?http://www.gotomeeting.com/fec/), click the try it free button and use promo code: Podcast. -------------- EMS News— Obesity Increase Expected in the US (http://www.aolhealth.com/2010/09/23/three-out-of-4-americans-projected-to-be-overweight-by-2020/) Timely Reports Help Slow Pandemics (http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=119997) 911 Abuse Frustrate Florida Dispatchers (http://www.jems.com/article/news/florida-dispatchers-frustrated) --------------- Tip This Week --- Intraosseous Access Interview with Infusion Nurse Cora Vizcarra Intraosseus access or the administration of medications and fluids via the bone is becoming a trend not only in the emergency department but also in non-acute care areas. Since intraosseus access is now becoming an alternative route of administration in place of an IV line, emergency medicine providers should be aware of this procedure, how it's done, the indications, contraindications as well as the considerations for patients with an IO access in place. For more information on intraosseus access in the prehospital arena, EMT's paramedics and EMS students can follow the links provided below. Infusion Nurse Website (http://infusionnurse.org/) Pain Management in the Use of IO (http://www.jems.com/article/intraosseous/pain-management-use-io) EMS Responder.com Article on Intraosseous Access (http://www.emsresponder.com/print/EMS-Magazine/Intraosseous-Infusion--Not-Just-for-Kids-Anymore/1$1883) ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ——————————– Song this week: “Wednesday Morning” by Slackstring (http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=e4967629e3ece2e3d6637a794654f79b) (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif)

MedicCast Episode 239 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com/). ---- MP3 Audio Podcast (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-audio-podcast-for/id165682697#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20EMS%20Podcast=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (../feed/podcast/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Blog (../feed/) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeTwitter.png)Twitter (http://twitter.com/podmedic) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeFacebook.png)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rising-Sun-MD/MedicCast/131339020711) ---- Subscribe to the Video Podcast Studio Version (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeItunes.png)iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mediccast-ems-studio-video/id386254289#) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeZune.png)Zune (zune://subscribe/?MedicCast%20Studio%20Video=http://www.mediccast.com/blog/feed/studio-vid) | (http://d8nza2yu92e2a.cloudfront.net/mediccast_images/SubscribeRSS.png)Podcast (../feed/studio-vid) ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (../../amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com/) 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 Sponsor: Visit gotomeeting.com (http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;229510694;53502525;e?http://www.gotomeeting.com/fec/), click the try it free button and use promo code: Podcast. -------------- Coverage Recorded Live from EMS Expo 2010 Join the team from the ProMed Network (http://ProMedNetwork.com) in the Zoll Podcast Studio booth at EMS Expo 2010 in Dallas, Texas as hosts Chris Montera of the EMS Garage (http://emsgarage.com) and Jamie Davis, the Podmedic of the MedicCast bring on a few guests to discuss their expectations and plans for the week. Chris and Jamie have Kyle David Bates of the First Few Moments podcast (http://firstfewmoments.com) on to talk about the classes he is looking forward to attend on pediatric emergencies. He also talks about some of the programs he will be presenting at the session. Natalie Quebodeaux and Jeremiah Bush from the GenMed Show (http://genmedshow.com) and Mutual Aid TV (http://youtube.com/mutualaidtv) stop by and talk about some of the CPR, Cardiac, and interventional advances they are looking forward to at the event. Stay tuned here to the MedicCast and www.MedicCast.TV for more content from EMS Expo 2010 recorded live from the Podcast Studio sponsored by Zoll! ---------------------------- Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ——————————– Song this week: “Wednesday Morning” by Slackstring (http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=e4967629e3ece2e3d6637a794654f79b) (http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif) Click here to get Songs from the MedicCast (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=F8fXfrcbE/o&offerid=78941.520167584&type=10&subid=) at the iTunes Store. ———————————— Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License