EPINEPHRINE USE BY EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS FOR PRESUMED ANAPHYLAXIS

From: Prehospital Emergency Care | Date: October 1, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

ABSTRACT

Objective. The use of epinephrine for the treatment of anaphylaxis by emergency medical technicians (EMTs) has not been rigorously evaluated. The aim of this study was to determine whether first-tier EMTs use epinephrine safely and appropriately for anaphylactic reactions. Methods. The study used a case-control design. Cases were persons treated by EMTs with epinephrine for presumed anaphylaxis from January 1, 2000, through January 31, 2003, in King County, Washington (n = 22). Controls were emergency medical services (EMS)-treated persons matched to cases by diagnosis category, ...

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