article thumbnail

Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

NCOAE

Also, how to recognize a heart attack or stroke and what to do to give the patient the best chance of survival. 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.

EMT 52