311A.195 Administration of epinephrine -- Supply of epinephrine and needles --
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Medical protocols.
(1)Any emergency medical technician and any paramedic shall be authorized to
administer epinephrine to any person whom the EMT or paramedic has been called
to attend if the EMT or paramedic makes an assessment that the person is exhibiting
symptoms consistent with an anaphylactic reaction. The EMT or paramedic shall
follow the medical protocol established by the medical director of the employing
licensed ambulance service in determining the appropriate dose or doses of
epinephrine and the routes for administration.
(2)Every ambulance provider in the Commonwealth shall:
(a)Maintain an adequate supply of epinephrine and disposable sterile needles and
syringes on every ambulance that it operates; and
(b)Establish medical protocols to be used by EMT providers and paramedics in
determining symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction, the appropriate dose or
doses of epinephrine, and the routes for administration.