Editor’s Note: Now playing on EMS1 – “One for the Road,” featuring Steve Whitehead and sponsored by Hartwell Medical. Whether it’s street-smart tips on what to carry in your cargo pocket, or what to do when you make a mistake in the field, bookmark the series today for a great way to brush up on the essentials all medics need to know twice a month.
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You have that ST elevated patient and are calling a cardiac alert – should you place defib pads on the patient to be safe? Steve gives a couple of important tips to keep in mind should you practice this step in this episode of One for the Road!
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One for the Road is sponsored by Hartwell Medical. A 35-year player in the industry, Hartwell Medical’s field-tested EMS product line includes vacuum splinting, airway management and immobilization devices designed to meet the latest spinal motion restriction protocols.