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Can PIFT paramedics now administer the patient’s regularly scheduled medications by other routes (i.e. oral, SQ insulin, nebulizer, mdi, etc.)?
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Yes, with the same caveats as the OTC meds above. Specific transfer orders for these meds must be included in the documentation provided to the PIFT medic.
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Article ID: 42
Category: Paramedic Interfacility Transfer
Date added: 09-20-2013 14:52:09
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