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Post by Greg Jelliff on Feb 22, 2004 18:50:31 GMT -5
How many EMS/QRS agencies are going to apply to carry and use Epinephrine?
Greg
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Post by Chris VanDruff on Feb 22, 2004 20:53:54 GMT -5
Hey Gregg I just got off the phone with Diane I asked if we were going to carry eppi and she said do to the cost and experation of the drug that the association had voted to not carry i. Does it cost that much? I guess the call volume would really have to dictate.
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Post by CMTMedic on Feb 22, 2004 21:41:33 GMT -5
If cost is an issue try to find a supplier that will buy back expired drugs. I know that one of them, not sure which one, paid 50% for expired eppi-pens in exchange for buying new ones. Not sure if they still do this but it may be worth looking into.
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Post by Greg Jelliff on Feb 23, 2004 7:06:44 GMT -5
If I remember correctly the cost for the adult and pediatric epi pens would cost under $200.00 for two years, one needs to carry two of each, thus the cost.
I will dig up the paperwork and get you actual numbers.
Greg
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Post by GVEMS11 on Feb 23, 2004 16:55:14 GMT -5
Just a concern about carrying the epi vials... Judging from the B/S EMS Council's education announcement, re: epi, I must wonder if the vials are acceptable under the protocols. The education advertisement seems very specifc and very purposeful in frequently repeating "Epinephrine auto-injector". To me, this reads "Epi-pen," not any dosage that has to be drawn up (read: from a vial). Maybe I am mistaken; correct me if I am. Reference the Council's announcement here: www.bsems.com/pdfTraining/Epinephrine.pdf
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Post by Captain17 on Feb 23, 2004 20:36:14 GMT -5
It seems to me too, that the Epi-Pen is the only acceptable form of epi for the BLS. The only difference now is that BLS units with medical command authorization may carry them to administer to Anaphylactic shock patients, where in the past the patient must have had there own prescribed to them, and the EMT could assist with the administration. The kits with vials and syringe seem to be an ALS skill, as you need to calculate dosage, draw up, and administer.
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