A new life-saving device is making its way into ambulances in St. Johns, helping medics better assess heart attack victims.
The new ECGs, Lifepak 35s, are being deployed on Clinton Area Ambulance Service units, allowing paramedics to better-0monitor blood levels and identify potential blockages in real time—before a patient reaches the hospital.
“We’re actually able to put this on a patient’s chest and get an expanded view of their heart condition instantly,” said Paramedic L.J. Knight told Fox 47.
The value in the device is that with better information, the ambulance crew can direct the patient to a hospital that can provide appropriate care, which can be a areal time-saver in rural areas.