A Review of Closed Head Injuries for EMTs

MedicCast EMS Podcast

This week's MedicCast Podcast features a review of closed head injuries including a look at both epidural and subdural hematomas.  In light of the recent death of actress Natasha Richardson, this review of the dangers of patient refusing care following a blow to the head with positive LOC (loss of consciousness) is an important update for many street providers in the emergency medical services like EMTs and paramedics.

You can visit the head injury episode show notes pages here.

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Listen to the head injury episode mp3 by clicking here (right click to for download options)

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The MedicCast is a weekly EMS podcast for emergency medical technicians, paramedics and students in the emergency medical services.  It is a member of the ProMed Network (ProMedNetwork.com).