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Patient
Controlled IVs |
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The
EMTB is authorized to be the primary caregiver for patients
with established IV therapy under the following conditions:
- The
reason for transport is NOT related to complications associated
with the IV line or the medications being infused, and
- The
patient has been caring for the IV line, fluids, and/or
medications without the assistance of a healthcare provider.
- The
patient's current illness/crisis has not rendered them unable
to manage their IV (i.e. altered LOC, unconscious, seizures,
etc.).
If
the patient does NOT manage their own IV, the EMTB may transport
the patient ONLY if one of the following persons accompanies
the patient in the patient compartment of the ambulance:
- The
family member who has been trained and daily manages the
patient's IV line, fluids and medications.
- A
Registered Nurse.
- An
appropriately trained ALS provider.
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If
the patient has an infusion pump and is not capable of managing
their IV due to the current illness/crisis, one of the above persons
MUST accompany the patient in the patient compartment of the ambulance. |
UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE EMTB ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS
TO INFUSION PUMPS, NOR SHOULD THE EMTB ADMINISTER ANY ADDITIONAL
MEDICATIONS OR IV FLUIDS.
- MARYLAND MEDICAL PROTOCOLS - |
COPYRIGHT 2004
MONTGOMERY COUNTY DIVISION OF FIRE RESCUE SERVICES
MONTGOMERY COUNTY FRE RESCUE TRAINING ACADEMY
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