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Lifepak 15 tips and tricks

EMS can determine when to administer nitroglycerine by utilizing the Lifepak 15 – placing EKG electrodes on the wrists and ankles in anticipation of running a full 12-lead EKG

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue District (Fla.) Captain Steve Campana provides some tips for treating patients with chest pain. EMS can determine when to administer nitroglycerine quickly and effectively by utilizing the Lifepak 15 – placing EKG electrodes on the wrists and ankles in anticipation of running a full 12-lead EKG.

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This article was originally posted Mar. 5, 2015. It has been updated.

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