What medications can a basic EMT give?
Medications authorized for administration by EMTs are:
- Activated Charcoal.
- Albuterol.
- Aspirin.
- Epinephrine, 1:1,000 via EpiPen® or vial.
- Nitroglycerin (Tablet or Spray)
- Oral Glucose Gel.
- Oxygen.
- Tylenol.
What medications can a paramedic administer?
EMTs and paramedics administer numerous drugs, like epinephrine for anaphylaxis, albuterol for asthma, and nitroglycerine for chest pain, to treat life-threatening medical conditions and relieve patient pain.
What is EMT drug?
This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. Some medications and conditions can make constipation more likely. Stool softeners such as docusate are often the first method used for preventing and treating this type of constipation.
Can a basic EMT give nitroglycerin?
Procedure. A certified EMT-B should deliver pre-prescribed nitroglycerin or a brochodilator to a patient if the patient indicates (verbally, by gesture, etc.) their desire to take their medication and the delivery of such medication is not contraindicated by protocol or the EMT-B’s training.
Can EMT administer epinephrine?
EMRs and EMTs perform only a limited scope of medical interventions, and EMRs are generally not permitted to administer epinephrine. In some states, EMTs are not allowed to either, or they need to undergo specific training in administering epi from their medical director, a physician who oversees an EMS agency.
What are indications EMT?
For patients at home, indications typically include prevention or treatment of chest pain, or discomfort associated with angina pectoris or suspected acute myocardial infarction.
Can EMTs give injections?
With very few exceptions, the primary restriction for EMTs is they can’t perform anything that breaks the skin, including injections or IVs. But they are able to give patients oxygen, treat an asthma or allergy attack, or perform CPR.
Can EMT give epinephrine?
Do you give aspirin or nitro first?
Many people take a baby aspirin or an adult aspirin daily to prevent such. I always suggest you consult your physician, but I believe that nitroglycerin should be administered first. Someone who is already on aspirin may not benefit from an additional aspirin during a crisis.
Can EMTs administer albuterol?
As of the 2014 protocol update, EMTs may administer both Albuterol and Atrovent (Ipratropium Bromide) via hand-held nebulizer (HHN) on standing orders.