MedicCast Show Ideas

[Jamie Davis, the Podmedic]

Got a tip or trick you would like me to review? How about a Med of the Week? You can post your show ideas here along with news links and other story ideas. I can't wait to see what you all come up with!

Jamie, the Podmedic

[Jamie Davis, the Podmedic]

Got it! Good idea, Paul. Look for it in an upcoming episode soon!

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[Emma Schneider]

Teenagers intersted in getting involved in the field and how they would be able to do so.
How and where can they volunteer with skills from being trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, and First Responder. Would there be any prerequisites?

[Platypus 99]

I would really like to hear more "Real Calls" so painting a picture of the scene. the differential diagnosis, treatment given, ECG changes, and patient outcome at hospital. I find that memorizing medications is mundane- no matter how its done but as soon as a medic tells me a story of when they used the drug and the patient reaction I can guarantee that information is locked in! Sure the dosage might be different or your service might not even carry the drug but the information from real calls- well you can't beat it :)

[Stefanie Bishop]

Hey, Jamie!

I recently completed my EMT-B certification and am on the hunt for a job. In my search, I'm finding that nobody in my area (Arizona) is really hiring EMT-B's, only Paramedics, and it's kind of frustrating. Could you possibly do a show on finding work in EMS, particularly getting your first position in the healthcare field after working elsewhere. Might be a useful topic.


Cheers,

Stefanie

[James]

Stefanie, what part of Arizona do you happen to be in? If you're near any part of the Navajo reservation I know they're always hiring EMT interns which can later be upgraded to EMT pay. Also last time I checked, Guardian in flagstaff was hiring basics as drivers. Good luck!

[Leanne]

Hi Jamie - As a Canadian, I'm intrigued by the paramedics that work in the ERs in the states. We don't do that in Canada, and I thought maybe a show highlighting the work of medics who aren't mobile might be interesting. How does their work compare? Do they prefer being out on the road or do they like the relative 'comfort' of being inside during bad weather, no extrications, etc? Do they find working more closely with MDs and RNs etc beneficial, or just the opposite?