Can EMTs get Narcan?

EMT/BLS providers can obtain the naloxone (Narcan) from the IV box, drug box or Revive kit to administer it. The TEMS protocol lists all levels of providers and states 2mg IN/IV/IM (may repeat).

What medications can an EMT basic administer?

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 can an EMT basic do?

Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility. The EMT-B must observe traffic ordinances and regulations concerning emergency vehicle operation.

Do all EMTs have naloxone?

As part of the health care process, dispatched EMS personnel routinely use naloxone in efforts to save lives at the scene of injury. However, EMT-basic providers are prohibited from administering naloxone in most states.

Why do paramedics give Narcan?

Introduction: Naloxone is a medication that is frequently administered in the field by paramedics for suspected opioid overdoses. Patients were then treated using standard prehospital protocols, which included i.v. line placement and medications, if they did not immediately respond to i.n. naloxone.

What is the dosing for the traditional Narcan administration?

Usage in Adults. Opioid Overdose-Known or Suspected: An initial dose of 0.4 mg to 2 mg of NARCAN (naloxone) may be administered intravenously. If the desired degree of counteraction and improvement in respiratory functions are not obtained, it may be repeated at two- to three-minute intervals.

Can EMTs administer 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.

Do first responders carry Narcan?

Local governments can purchase naloxone kits for their first responders to carry, which impacts a community’s budget. Other cost considerations include training personnel in naloxone’s administration.

What medications do paramedics carry?

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.