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1. MedicCast News: Fake EMT Police, Hard DC EMT Tests, and Oklahoma EMS
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Midweek look at the EMS news from the producers of the MedicCast emergency medical services podcast for emts and paramedics. This week's show looks at a Hamilton Massachusetts police department that allegedly falsified emt class records for its officers, more from the embattled Washington, D.C. Fir
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public date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:00:00 -0500 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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2. MedicCast News: Fundraisers, Hunters, Red Light Cameras and More!
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This week's midweek EMS news features a look at a fundraiser for a fallen paramedic in Maryland. We'll also talk about some recent stories internationally including a story about Calgary, Canada's EMS crews on Red Alert following a winter storm that added so many trips to their call volume that no
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public date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:00:00 -0500 - (10 MB Type: MPEG)
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3. MedicCast News: Minnesota AEDs, Hazard Virtual Simulator, and Research News
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This week for the midweek MedicCast News, we cover stories about AEDs and CPR training in Minnesota high schools. Jamie Davis, the Podmedic also takes a look at a unique hazard simulator being tested to train responders on hard to train-for incidents like chemical spills and major casualty incident
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public date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0500 - (8 MB Type: MPEG)
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4. MedicCast News: Las Vegas Strike, Ambulance Fires, and 20 Year Service Recognition
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A look at a possible strike between crews and AMR in Vegas, an ambulance fire raises concerns over the nation's ambulance fleet maintenance, and a look at recognizing 20 years of service in your community. Visit the MedicCast podcast site for updates, news, commentary, and the longer format MedicCas
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public date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0500 - (6 MB Type: MPEG)
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5. MedicCast News: 5 Million in a Disaster Drill, EMT Dies in Training, and more
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The midweek look at the EMS and medical news for the week of November 13, 2008. Included in this week's show a look at a tragic story about a Virginia EMT who died during a training exercise, a story about New Jersey considering state wide EMS protocols and training requirements, and how the State
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public date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:24:41 -0500 - (8 MB Type: MPEG)
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6. MedicCast News: Too Bloody, Cost of Diabetes, and 10 Cold and Flu Myths
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This week's midweek EMS news looks at several articles from around the world. First a look at a patient in the UK with a severe arterial bleed who was refused transport because he was too bloody. Next up, a look at released figures on the costs associated with diabetes treatment. Finally, I wrap
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public date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:43:44 -0400 - (8 MB Type: MPEG)
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7. MedicCast News: Response Changes, Patient Misunderstandings, and Stayin Alive
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This week's show leads off with a story out of San Antonio, Texas looking at changes in their fire department EMS response limiting the dispatch of ambulances. We also take a look at two studies about doctors underestimating their patient's medical knowledge and understanding. Sad news on more EMS
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public date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:00:00 -0400 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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8. MedicCast News: EMS Systems, Medevac Qualification, and Physio-Control
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This week's show for EMS news for EMTs and paramedics leads off with a look at a question and answer session about a local fire department's involvement in EMS. I talk about how this kind of story is good for EMS and emergency response systems. Next, I look into how the Maryland State Police are re
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public date: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 -0400 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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9. MedicCast News: Maryland Helicopter Crash Raises Questions and More
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The recent crash of a Maryland State Police helicopter has called into question the need for medevac transport at the current rate as well as the safety records of the nation's aeromedical transport services. Also a lawsuit against Massachusetts EMTs and Australia looks at increasing penalties for a
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public date: Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:49:22 -0400 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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10. MedicCast News: Health Costs Rising, EMS Calls To Follow and Discipline
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This week's news items lead off with a story from the New York Times business section looking at the increased cost of healthcare affecting many Americans while the Congress tries to bailout billionaires on Wall Street. Next up, a look at two EMS discipline items in the news. One, a cautionary tale
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public date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:30:00 -0400 - (5 MB Type: MPEG)
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11. MedicCast News: Dog Dials 911, Fuel Prices, and Cleveland EMS Unions
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The midweek news this week leads off with a story from Arizona about a talented dog that dialed 911 for his owner who was having a seizure. Next up, a look at the increase in fuel prices causing response concerns and changes in staffing and program organization. This is even a bigger concern when
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public date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:00:00 -0400 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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12. MedicCast News: Medical Ethics, Spider Bites, and Underage Alcohol
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This week on the MedicCast News, I take a look at a story focusing on the influence that medical product marketing has on physicians and others when they are referring patients for procedures and medications. You can check out your doctor's links at EthicalDoctor.org. I also take a look at a story
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public date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:00:00 -0400 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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13. MedicCast News: Patient Thanks, Sydney Paramedic Attacks, and Cadets in NYC
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This week we look at three stories from the EMS field. First an accident victim whose life was saved by an EMS provider comes back to say thank you.Plus, a look at why we call them the "mean streets." Paramedics in Sydney, Australia are repeatedly coming under attack by groups of thugs. Find out m
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public date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -0400 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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14. MedicCast News: Ambulance Diversion, High School EMTs, and Cleveland Cheats
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This week's news features a look at a public education story about how ambulance diversion to specialty centers works. We also look at a story about a New Mexico group of high school EMTs, and a sad story about a possible Cleveland, Ohio cheating scandal involving new paramedics there.Check out the
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public date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:45:00 -0400 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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15. MedicCast News: Home Health Monitoring, Harrassment and Hazing, and Jobs
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This week's look at the midweek medical news starts off with a look at a new home health chip that has been approved for home monitoring by the FDA. This Intel chip may offer a way for patients to be monitored remotely without needing a trip to the hospital. Also, we look at two stories on harrass
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public date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:00:00 -0400 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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16. MedicCast News: Copter Crashes, Bullying in EMS, and Oklahoma EMS
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The last victim of dual helicopter crash dies of his injuries renewing calls for a review of safety procedures for air ambulance services in the U.S. Plus a look at a recent EMS accident between an ambulance and an SUV.Also, a story from Australia on bullying accusations in the ambulance service in
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public date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:00:00 -0400 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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17. MedicCast News: Fake Paramedics, Bird Flu Vaccine, and Gas Prices
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This week's look at the mid-week EMS news starts with a story about a fake paramedic and the headaches caused by reviewing patient care he performed. Other stories include a look at a new bird flu vaccine that offers a better, faster solution in the face of a pandemic situation. Also, a look at ho
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public date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:12:30 -0400 - (6 MB Type: MPEG)
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18. MedicCast News: Mile High Baby, EMS Week Recap, and EMS Pension Shuffle
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This week's MedicCast News features a look at a high flying childbirth. Also, how some companies served up EMS Week celebrations for their communities, what some areas are doing with EMS retirement benefits to make ends meet, and a look at Hawaiian EMS and the wireless transmission of ECG data to c
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public date: Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:04:12 -0400 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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19. MedicCast News: High School EMS, Texas Ambulance Delays, and Blood Draws
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This week's midweek EMS news features a look at three different stories. First I look at a Michigan program that is trying to bring some EMS training to high school seniors in an attempt to give them a look into the life of a paramedic.Also, I check out a story about a Texas mom who waited for an h
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public date: Thu, 29 May 2008 06:00:00 -0400 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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20. MedicCast News: FDNY EMT Shortages, Fuel Costs, and Carnival Disasters
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This week I wonder why the New York Fire Department is whining about the shortage of EMS providers when they pay them so poorly. Make your higher paid firefighters do the job and see how they like it!I also looke at the way increased fuel costs are affecting all EMS services and ambulance fees. Pl
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public date: Thu, 22 May 2008 05:00:00 -0400 - (9 MB Type: MPEG)
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