wen51

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1. Paramedics as primary care givers in ED

   wen51 replied to ntg's topic in Emergency

   We have used paramedics in the past to help in triage. We currently have one working as an ED specialty tech--our state law (Kansas) does not allow paramedics to do IV sticks or meds in the ED. They can do EKG's, put patients on monitors, clean wou...

2. chloral hydrate

   wen51 posted a topic in Emergency

   Our facility has determined that chloral hydrate sedation for kids does not fall under our conscious sedation policy. However, no one on that committee can give me any references to back up their decision. I am concerned that JCAHO will ask for our...