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One for the Road: Don’t just do something – stand there!

Steve Whitehead shares the red flags that mean you’re moving too fast on scene

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The best EMS emergency providers know when to slow things down and when to take a few extra seconds to determine the next best moves. There are a few times when you as an EMT or paramedic should have an internal red flag feeling when things start to move too fast. Learn more on this episode of One for the Road!

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Now playing on SAʴý – 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, this twice-monthly series is a great way to brush up on the essentials all medics need to know. Watch One for the Road.

Steve Whitehead, NRP, is a firefighter/paramedic and EMS instructor with the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority in Lone Tree, Colorado; and creator of the blog, The EMT Spot.