EPI Pen
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DesertMedic66
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Guy was stung by a bee. Assisted him with his Epi pen.
TransportJockey
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Given it to myself twice after bee stings. Never given it at work cause our basics draw and administer it on their own.
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TransportJockey
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Dude I know areas of Texas where basics are tubing people lol
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Multiple bee stings. Helped guy with his epi pen. Started a line, gave Benadryl. Drove to hospital. The end.
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TransportJockey
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Yea. Out in this area supraglottic airways are common for bls providers
teedubbyaw
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I only know of esophagus devices (King LT's) being used by basics in this area of Texas.
TransportJockey
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The joys of the way EMS in Texas is. Your medical director could expand your scope as they see for, as long as they 'provide proper training'. It's how I was allowed to dart chests as an intermediate when I worked in rural Texas, as well as intubate.
The frontier areas of the state are more likely to allow large scopes for their providers. I know a buddy of mine works in a tiny town on the Mexican border with an ungodly advanced practice. Their basics can and do intubate at times.
EpiEMS
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Do you think that basics tubing adds a lot of value?
TransportJockey
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No I don't. I think most basics have way too large of a scope of practice with the low level of educAtion that is required of the level. I was just stating that Texas is an odd state. Nm isn't too much better
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I can't imagine they have much opportunity to use such a skill, which makes me wonder if many can effectively intubate period. If these EMTs are working with an I or P I see no reason why they need to intubate.
And to the OP: Neither of the place I work have them, we draw it up from an amp. Though I am not allowed to give it at once place because all medications except ASA, oral glucose, and O2 have to be given by a paramedic. Apparently I am not trusted enough to give medications within my scope even with a paramedic watching.
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Jim37F
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What I'm imagining is a rural area with two EMT-Bs on the ambulance with an extended ALS response time
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We need to take the next step and get you into Paramedic School...
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This is my vote as well. If ems is where you see yourself Tig, you seem too smart and motivated not to. My two cents, and you can do what you'd like/what's best for you because only you can know what that is.
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unleashedfury
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Used Epi once on a bee sting anaphylatic patient who was legit circling the drain.
In PA BLS can carry Epi - Pens with approval of the medical director and appropriate training.
Your supposed to verify the signs of anaphylaxis, get a full assessment and vitals and contact medical command for approval.
In PA BLS can carry Epi - Pens with approval of the medical director and appropriate training.
Your supposed to verify the signs of anaphylaxis, get a full assessment and vitals and contact medical command for approval.
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My service in Texas (rural)we can abs do on several
Occasions have two basics on a truck for our backup they can give epi 1:1 IM so we don't carry epi pens.
Occasions have two basics on a truck for our backup they can give epi 1:1 IM so we don't carry epi pens.