NYC EMTs get EpiPens

[Afflixion]

So they can play the victim and blame it on me.

But I have to say there is a major difference between "assisting" someone with their prescribed medication and prescribing it for them. Major, major difference. A protocol for the former does not necessarily qualify you for the latter.

This is true. Though it is saying that they should be able to open a tube, twist off a grey cap and stab it into someones leg. The only concern left is when to use said EpiPens.

 

[Ridryder911]

The main concern is not the device but rather the ability to differentiate anaphylaxis and just a reaction or in other simple terms making the right diagnosis when to really administer it.

A monkey could utilize an Epi pen as they have thumbs also, so carrying the device is a mute point.

R/r 911

 

[CAOX3]

If your just throwing them on the truck without the neccesary information. Yes there could be a problem. We have been giving them for over ten years now, before that we drew it up from a multi dose.

We have a signifigant CQI department and I dont believe we have had an issue. Its a low risk high reward medication if the educatin and knowledge is there.

 

[Afflixion]

As I said when to use...Another thing to consider if one lived in a more hot environment is epi rapidly degrades in heat so one would have to put a med fridge in the unit of a bls truck...