Drowning Victim Physiology on the MedicCast

As summertime wraps up, the city of Houston is alarmed by a surge in child drownings. One of the toughest calls for EMS providers is to handle the death of a child, especially when that death is one that is preventable.

On the MedicCast podcast for EMTs and paramedics, we examine this and other news stories from the world of the emergency medical services plus take a long hard look at the pathophysiology of drownings and near-drownings. Besides restoring breathing, what other medical issues are likely in these patients? Check out the links below to find out.

Listen to the show's mp3 here

Visit the MedicCast episode show notes page here

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The MedicCast is hosted by Jamie Davis. Jamie will be speaking on podcasting and its uses for higher education at this year's New Media Expo in August. Find out more about how you can attend this conference and learn more about podcasting and new media ventures -- Click here.