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.
Are our EMS caregivers out of control when responding to behavioral health emergencies? Are we running around out there like a bunch of cowboys with ketamine, haldol and droperidol in one hand and velcro restraints in the other?
Are we killing people with sedation and restraint? We’re going to find out on this episode of One for the Road with Steve Whitehead.
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One for the Road is sponsored by Hartwell Medical. A 30-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.
