Remember to treat the patient, not the monitor

Published: April 30, 2021, 4:56 p.m.

On this episode of\xa0Inside EMS,\xa0co-hosts\xa0Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the adage of treating the patient, not the monitor. While the numbers are a vital piece of the puzzle, it's important to look at the information in context of what's going on with the patient as a whole, the duo reminds listeners. \n\nDuring 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\xa0as a starting point to treating the whole patient.