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    EPI Pens for BLS

    I'm looking for states, areas or agencies that permit their EMT-B providers to carry EPI Pens for treatment of anaphalaxis. Information, protocols and conditions would be helpful. I've heard there have been some studies done. I'm trying to propose this to our base hospital, because much of the...
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    Glucometers and Test Strips on BLS?

    Glucometers are part of the Arizona BLS protocol as long as you have an ALS Base hospital for approval and control. We had to write our own protocol to make sure QC on the meters was maintained and logged. It is up to the individual EMT whether they carry a meter or not. We must remember that a...
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    Does your BLS unit carry an AED?

    We have six AEDs, soon to add a seventh. The are made available to our BLS members to checkout when they go on duty. The Paramedics have ALS gear to carry.
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