Ridryder911
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EMT-Basics are allowed by protocol to give glucagon via IM injection in Illinois. Giving an IM injection isnt rocket science and the medic determines if it is to be given and the dose. The Basic draws up the medication, the Paramedic confirms the 5 Rights and the Basic puts the needle in the muscle. The Basic is not making the decision to give the drug, but rather simply administering the injection per medical control orders under the supervision of Paramedic.
I ask why would a Paramedic want someone else to "draw up their med.'s" and then injecting it for them? Really, what advantage does this allow?
R/r 911