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In Washington, we have a law that allows EMT's to administer Epi-Pens to somebody in certain circumstances. (Note: This is not to be confused with patient assisted Epi-Pens. Each ambulance in the state carries their own Epi-Pens, and this law allows us to use them.) I'll describe the criteria we have to meet, but I would like to know if your state has a similar law. (Note: Our criteria is actually in a flowchart format that makes it much easier to go through than these questions)
Is EPI needed?
If NO, then do not administer EPI.
If YES, then continue.
Does the patient have a prescription?
If YES, then administer EPI to any age patient.
If NO, then continue.
Is the patient under 18 years old?
If NO, then do not administer EPI and call medical control.
If YES, then continue.
Has the patient, parent, or guardian requested EPI be administered (verbal or written)?
If NO, then do not administer EPI.
If YES, then administer EPI.
Basically, this allows us to administer EPI to a patient that needs it but doesn't have a prescription. The law is known as the Kristine Kastner Act, and I think it is a good law.
Is EPI needed?
If NO, then do not administer EPI.
If YES, then continue.
Does the patient have a prescription?
If YES, then administer EPI to any age patient.
If NO, then continue.
Is the patient under 18 years old?
If NO, then do not administer EPI and call medical control.
If YES, then continue.
Has the patient, parent, or guardian requested EPI be administered (verbal or written)?
If NO, then do not administer EPI.
If YES, then administer EPI.
Basically, this allows us to administer EPI to a patient that needs it but doesn't have a prescription. The law is known as the Kristine Kastner Act, and I think it is a good law.