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It might seem like common sense for the paramedic to rush. But in practice, rushing doesn't save lives.

Rule #1 in any first-responder situation is to keep the rescuer safe. There are tons and tons of examples where rushing led to mistakes that killed the rescuer AND the patient.

So don't be upset! Moving with caution is not an OSHA rule - it is best practice learned over decades of hard-earned experience.