Barren-Metcalfe EMS first in Kentucky to use new COVID-19 helmet that helps patients breathe
Barren-Metcalfe EMS first in Kentucky to use new COVID-19 helmet that helps patients breathe December 31, 2020 GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren-Metcalfe EMS is implementing a new medical device for COVID-19 patients and it’s the first one in the state of Kentucky. “Being the first ground agency potentially in the nation to have this, that is very exciting,” said critical care paramedic Nathan Heffron. This new device is called the Sea Long helmet. The clear plastic, enclosed helmet increases air pressure so a patient has an easier time breathing. “So these patients access 911 and or go to ...
Source: wnky.com