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On this episode of Inside EMS, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the adage of treating the patient – not the monitor. While the numbers are an important piece of the puzzle, it’s important to look at the information in the context of what’s going on with the patient as a whole, the duo reminds listeners.
During the discussion, Grayson touches on the concept of defensive medicine, which happens when a provider or ER physician does myriad tests to see what will “stick” regarding a patient’s symptoms. Grayson also offers tips for providers who are working to use monitor numbers as a starting point to treating the whole patient.
