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I guess the point I was trying to make is that there is a certain level of training and/or certification needed to administer O2 and therefore it is not a good idea for just anyone to administer.
AMP and Nwcid you are correct that there are several meds that are within the scope of practice of EMT-Bs (don't forget activated charcol, yuck). I forgot that Epi can be given without clearing it with higher authority. The medical director for the SW Washington area when I got my cert kept the basics on a pretty short leash. Since I am graduate from nursing school in three weeks and will become a newly licensed RN shortly I haven't kept up with any changes or updates to the protocol since I'm going to let my EMT cert lapse when it expires this year.
AMP and Nwcid you are correct that there are several meds that are within the scope of practice of EMT-Bs (don't forget activated charcol, yuck). I forgot that Epi can be given without clearing it with higher authority. The medical director for the SW Washington area when I got my cert kept the basics on a pretty short leash. Since I am graduate from nursing school in three weeks and will become a newly licensed RN shortly I haven't kept up with any changes or updates to the protocol since I'm going to let my EMT cert lapse when it expires this year.