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.
Have a question? Ask Steve!
It’s a situation that we’re faced with far too often in EMS. Big city, urban, rural – nobody is immune from being called to a scene to evaluate if an individual is OK to stay in police custody or if they should be transported for further evaluation.
Steve Whitehead shares some important evaluation signs for your next in-custody patient on 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.
