MedicCast Audio Podcast for EMT Paramedics and EMS Students
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I.V. Complications and Episode 169
Welcome to Episode 169 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Tip of the Week -- EMS I.V. Complications Review
MedicCastLive Discussion on New EMS Products and Episode 168
Welcome to Episode 168 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. This Month's MedicCast Live Discussion on New EMS Products
EMS Product Reviews and Episode 167
Welcome to Episode 167 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Tip of the Week -- EMS Top Product Reviews 2009
Lessons Learned from Swine Flu and Episode 166
Tip of the Week -- Learning Lessons from the Swine Flu This week, I was delighted to have the opportunity to touch base with Rick Russotti by phone to talk with him about his impressions about H1N1 Swine Flu response by EMS agencies and about some of the
An NREMT Review of Tourniquets and Episode 165
Tip of the Week -- An NREMT Review of Tourniquet Application The NREMT updated both the ALS and BLS skills stations this year with the major change being the alteration of the "Bleeding Control and Shock Management Station." Previously, EMTs and paramed
EMS Medical Consults Good and Bad and Episode 164
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
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Dermal Exposures and Episode 163
Welcome to Episode 163 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network.
National EMS Memorial Bike Ride and Episode 162
Welcome to Episode 162 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network.
Closed Head Injuries and Episode 161
Tip/Trick of the Week- Closed Head Injuries The two common types of brain bleeds following a traumatic injury that includes a blow to the head are epidural and subdural hematomas. For paramedics and emergency medical technicians encountering these injur
Orthostatic Vital Signs and Episode 160
Tip/Trick of the Week- Orthostatic Vital Signs (assessing for hypovolemia) Taking orthostatic vital signs on the scene, before, and after fluid therapy can be a big help to the ER when you are bringing in a patient who is complaining of dizziness, light