Tag: Ems

Research from studies like CRASH-2 has shown a significant reduction in mortality when tranexamic acid (TXA) is administered early to trauma patients with severe bleeding. This critical finding has led to widespread implementation, raising the important question: Can paramedics give TXA as part of prehospital trauma protocols?

EMS protocols regarding medication administration, including acetaminophen, vary significantly by state and local jurisdiction. The ability of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to administer acetaminophen depends on their certification level and local medical directives, with some states allowing EMTs to give oral forms and others reserving the medication for advanced providers like paramedics.

For over 40 years, the Penthrox inhaler has been a staple for emergency pain relief in countries like Australia and New Zealand, providing a rapid, non-opioid alternative for trauma patients. This portable, self-administered device, famously known as the "green whistle," uses the active medication methoxyflurane to provide fast-acting analgesia in pre-hospital and emergency department settings.