Yes Sir,
The EMT-E's in Virginia are allowed to start IV's, Intubate, and administers some medications per protocol. Yes, the EMT-E is the old Shock Trauma and to me is more based on the medical side instead of trauma. There were more questions reguarding medical situations. I have heard that maybe they will come up with the EMT-A again but I am not sure how soon or what the difference is. It would be great if they could figure out a way to combine EMT-E and I because there are so many different levels. The meds I am allowed to administer per our protocols are: Oxygen, EPI(SC), Albuterol, Nitroglycerin tablets and paste, Benedryl, Narcan, Glucagon, D50 and aspirin. I know its not much but if anything we do have the capabilites to use advanced airway manuevers if needed and thats the most important right? If you don't have an airway you don't have a patient. I am fairly new at this level and I have much to learn if anyone has any advise I would appreciate it. Otherwise, if you have any more questions for me just let me know. I did take the college level Anatomy and Physiology so I would understand the human body and its functions a little better. I learned a lot in that class and advise anyone else who would like additional training to take that course.
CJ