As a new president prepares to take office, Richard Friedlander recalls another man from Illinois from whom no one had to ask for dignity and respect. Less

Le diabete de type II est la premiere ALD (affection longue duree) en France. Un facteur genetique determinerait la sensibilite a l alcool. Les acides gras Trans incrimines dans le cancer du sein. Un an d application du decret non fumeur. Prevention et activite physique ou sportive. Fait divers aus US : hysterie collective dans un bus ! Less

Welcome to Episode 150 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Visit The MedicCast Podcast Site Now! A podcast for EMT’s, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. Fill out the New Survey! ---------------------------- Link of the Week: MedicCastLive.com with a Look Ahead to EMS in 2009 ---------------------------- 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! --------------------------------- Listener David's Link on Medevac Oversight ------------- EMS News-- EMT workers arrested in British death Nurses at 911 could cut ambulance runs Student paramedic helps deliver baby Baby born during trans-Atlantic flight --------------------------------- The basics of Neonatal Resuscitation are: * Dry, Warm, Position, Stimulate, Suction (mouth then nose) * blow by oxygen as needed for cyanosis * bag valve mask with 100% O2 for bradypnea (less than 40 BPM) Bag for 20 to 30 breaths over 30 seconds * HR less than 60 after 30 seconds of BVM -- Initiate chest compressions with continued BVM (120 Compressions per minute with ventilations at the ratio of 3:1) Advanced measures of Neonatal Resuscitation include: * Deep tracheal suctioning with signs of meconium aspiration * PALS cardiac interventions and drugs Links for Neonatal Resuscitation: Maryland Medical Protocols for EMTs and Paramedics Neonatal Resuscitation An outline review Neonatal Resuscitation Program ---------------------------------- Contact the MedicCast EMS Podcast: Comment or share ideas at the MedicCast Forums forums.mediccast.com Rate the podcast at iTunes and help others find the MedicCast Visit the MedicCast Store Get the MedicCast Newsletter -- Sign up now -- it's free! PodcasterNews, customize your newscast! Other Podcasts: * MedicCast News * MedicCast Live * Headliner News Roundup * The Nursing Show (coming soon, visit the blog now!) Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com ——————————–---- This week's Musical Artist – Matthew Ebel and the song "Downtown" Check out Matthew’s songs on iTunes Matthew Ebel ————————————- Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. Less

Vincent and Alan discuss a viral upper respiratory tract infection, transmission of H5N1 influenza virus, death of an HIV denialist, and the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Less

A photo of Thomas Urquhart's father standing by a trusty Land Rover in the Saudi desert is a reminder that a love of freedom and the means to explore your surroundings is timeless. Less

A dying friend reluctantly keeps a gratitude journal that continually reminds Richard Swerdlow of the things that count. Less

This week we discuss the California Supreme Court Ruling on the Good Samaritan Law, More voice mail and talk about the big news stories of 2008 and our predictions for 2009. Happy New Year! Featuring: Chris Montera Dave Ross, MD Skip Kirkwood, JD Gary Wingrove, Vacation Man Less

When Colleen Patrick-Goudreau encounters a stray animal, she can't help but help. That's why she's always prepared. Less

Kathleen Scavone is fascinated by the pageant of life on Earth. That's why she's so excited about the space program. Less

Paul Staley believes that greed doesn't explain everything that's gone wrong on Wall Street, where winning is just as important as getting. Less

Vincent and Alan talk about President-elect Obama's choices for his science advisors, SARS sensationalism, a new enteric picornavirus, and the top 10 virology stories of 2008. Less

Now that American Ornithological Society settled on its official moniker, the ruddy duck no longer has more names than any bird on the planet. Naturalist Michael Ellis comments. Less

Alone and blue at Christmas, Elizabeth Statmore finds a magical San Francisco spot at Grace Cathedral. Less

Epidemie de diabete progresse plus vite que prevu en France. Les bienfaits de l allaitement maternel sur les poumons de l enfant ! La prevention de l obesite chez les jeunes passe par 1 heure de sport par jour. Adiposite abdominale correlee au risque de deces. Less

Carol Arnold is a dyed-in-the-voting booth blue stater. But her us-versus-them attitude takes a hit from an encounter in a decidedly red state. Less

Genetic variations related to blood thinning efficacy, pediatric anxiety disorder treatment, use of medications among elderly, and sleep and coronary artery calcification. Less

Genetic variations related to blood thinning efficacy, pediatric anxiety disorder treatment, use of medications among elderly, and sleep and coronary artery calcification. Less

Archaeologist Mike Newland finds clues to the meaning of success in the diary of a pair of California miners from Gold Rush days. Less