I know when I worked as EMT-I any pre-hospital got a lock for three reason.
1. keeps your skills up
2. They will need it at the hospital
3. You pt could take a turn for the worse
I fully agree and cant believe anyone would consider dopamine in an MI, that is just like giving some one atropine that is having bradycardia with an MI. Just not a good practice to do
Just wanted to make an introduction.. Currently working in Ok as a paramedic, just recently got my paramedic license about 7 months ago after working the last 7 years as an intermediate.