whit72 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I am posting a new thread for the fact that I can no longer view the discussion of this in the Boston EMS thread for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechMedic05 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Okay, what about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whit72 Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 oh boy you were not around for the one that took over the Boston EMs thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZCEP Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 The point seemed to be that a few select individuals need to look into the effects that the medications that they propose to use more closely. I will not be drawn into "bashing" any one group, because every level is guilty on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whit72 Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 In one of the states I am EMT in we are allowed to give Glucagon at the basic level. Some people didn't agree with this. And a knockdown blowout ensued. I was just wondering if you think the use of glucagon IM, should be used by basic EMT's? Your reasoning behind it. The protocol states It can be given in the presence of altered LOC with a blood sugar of less then 60? And please dont post any web pages here. Someone blew up the last one doing that. He will remain nameless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechMedic05 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 oh boy you were not around for the one that took over the Boston EMs thread? I was around for it. It reminded me of that night I accidentally walked into that support group for those who were into bestiality, necrophilia, and sado-masochism. They were all tired of beating dead horses. Have a good night, Whit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whit72 Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 accidentally Just kidding........have a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaramedic Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Appearantly you want more of this... ....to each his own I guess. Let the beatings commence. Again. :roll: Peace, Marty :joker: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZCEP Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 A trained chimp can administer an IM injection. That doesn't mean he should. The problem with allowing BLS providers to expand their scope with the current levels of education that are provided is quite simply, there is not enough time to allow for a good understanding of how the drug(s) are going to affect the patient. Glucagon has a wide range of effects. The least of which is increasing the blood sugar. Too many things can go horribly wrong when using it, and the beneficial aspects aren't enough to tip the risk/benefit scale in it's favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whit72 Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 Its a simple question man. Yes or no, and why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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