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Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

NCOAE

Basic anatomy and physiology, what causes common diseases like diabetes and asthma, and how to treat emergencies associated with them. Depending on the state, EMTs are authorized to administer 10 to 20 different medications, including epinephrine for an anaphylactic reaction, narcan for an overdose, or albuterol for an asthma attack.

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ToxCard: Naloxone – Pearls and Pitfalls

EMDocs

Is there an ideal observation period in the emergency department after reversal with naloxone? Profound increase in epinephrine concentration in plasma and cardiovascular stimulation after mu-opioid receptor blockade in opioid-addicted patients during barbiturate-induced anesthesia for acute detoxification. Ann Emerg Med.