thank fully when i had to use mine i was already at the allegy clinic where i get my shots. the got me in the arm and they had to fill me up with benadryl and other med so my heart was beating fast bud i was drowsy
@TheTibarr I'm a paramedic. We (medics) definitely do not administer epinephrine through clothing. This is at the emergency ACLS level. By the time we arrive the person is at their last breath so we will be removing clothing regardless. Being that you are not an emergency medical provider, do as you wish and administer epi to you're liking. I just thought I would warn of the possibilities.
@andrewsapirate I am in an EMT-B class right now and we are taught the exact same thing. The only question I have is do your protocols let you give a second dose without the permission on medical control?
@Master11782 We have standing orders. A EMT-Paramedic in our service can make the decision to administer whatever we feel is needed to save someones life, or comfort them if in pain. As a paramedic we do not need permission to administer anything, for example: like in a cardiac arrest situation. We just document the CRAP out of everything. As an EMT-B in our service, if not with a medic, you need permission from a physician regardless. Where are you located at? Everywhere is different.
@andrewsapirate I am in Suffolk County, New York (Long Island). We can give the first dose of epi, but if we feel we need to give a second dose we need to call medical control. Our medics need to as well even though many of them give the second dose of epi (if needed) intravenously. Where are you at, and are you paid or volunteer?
@Master11782 I am in Minnesota, and I am a paid Firefighter Medic with St.Paul FD. That is the same as with our EMT's, however, the medics operate under our medical director's (physicians) license. So they can act in whatever way they feel necessary.
@andrewsapirate That is pretty cool, it gets annoying sometimes when we always have to call medical control to get permission for certain things. I am volunteer now, but when I get my EMT-B licence I want to apply for an EMS job in the FDNY.
@andrewsapirate Potential infection of the injection site is of least concern when you're going into shock. The infection risk is minimal with just the one stick and can be treated later. Put the immediate life threat first and don't bother with your clothes.
@OReillygetarealjob It is not my choice. Our paramedics have these things called protocols. You must not work in emergency medicine. Our medical director, who is an Emergency physician (ER doctor) rights these protocols. We must follow these rules. In our protocols, before administering epi via autoinjector, we must cut the pants or remove them. We must NOT administer through clothing. I think our medical director who is a licensed medical doctor knows more than you regarding this issue.
I just found out that I'm alergic to bees because I was stung after school and when my mom saw me-Shes a Cardiac Nurse-she new immediatly that I got her jeans. my older sister is alergic to nuts and stuff so we got epi pens through out the house and car bag everywhere lol
your fucking stupid...seriously. I am epileptic and its very serious and very scary to be stabbed with one. It hurts, its scary, and its life saving. To use one on yourself without having a medical reason, is life threatening you can go into cardiac arrest.
Ouch, isn't the epipen to have some plastic thing pop out to cover the needle afterwards? So you don't no one accidentally stabs themself with it after it's been used?
thank fully when i had to use mine i was already at the allegy clinic where i get my shots. the got me in the arm and they had to fill me up with benadryl and other med so my heart was beating fast bud i was drowsy
vaporizethis 1 week ago
Dammmmmmmn. Ouch!
LoveBustinJieber 2 months ago
should never do it through clothing. the fibers can get caught on the end of the needle and cause a serious infection in the injection site.
andrewsapirate 4 months ago
@andrewsapirate Nope, they say do it through your clothes. Then call 911.
TheTibarr 4 months ago
@TheTibarr I'm a paramedic. We (medics) definitely do not administer epinephrine through clothing. This is at the emergency ACLS level. By the time we arrive the person is at their last breath so we will be removing clothing regardless. Being that you are not an emergency medical provider, do as you wish and administer epi to you're liking. I just thought I would warn of the possibilities.
andrewsapirate 4 months ago
@andrewsapirate I am in an EMT-B class right now and we are taught the exact same thing. The only question I have is do your protocols let you give a second dose without the permission on medical control?
Master11782 2 months ago
@Master11782 We have standing orders. A EMT-Paramedic in our service can make the decision to administer whatever we feel is needed to save someones life, or comfort them if in pain. As a paramedic we do not need permission to administer anything, for example: like in a cardiac arrest situation. We just document the CRAP out of everything. As an EMT-B in our service, if not with a medic, you need permission from a physician regardless. Where are you located at? Everywhere is different.
andrewsapirate 2 months ago
@andrewsapirate I am in Suffolk County, New York (Long Island). We can give the first dose of epi, but if we feel we need to give a second dose we need to call medical control. Our medics need to as well even though many of them give the second dose of epi (if needed) intravenously. Where are you at, and are you paid or volunteer?
Master11782 2 months ago
@Master11782 I am in Minnesota, and I am a paid Firefighter Medic with St.Paul FD. That is the same as with our EMT's, however, the medics operate under our medical director's (physicians) license. So they can act in whatever way they feel necessary.
andrewsapirate 2 months ago
@andrewsapirate That is pretty cool, it gets annoying sometimes when we always have to call medical control to get permission for certain things. I am volunteer now, but when I get my EMT-B licence I want to apply for an EMS job in the FDNY.
Master11782 2 months ago
@andrewsapirate Potential infection of the injection site is of least concern when you're going into shock. The infection risk is minimal with just the one stick and can be treated later. Put the immediate life threat first and don't bother with your clothes.
OReillygetarealjob 3 weeks ago
@OReillygetarealjob It is not my choice. Our paramedics have these things called protocols. You must not work in emergency medicine. Our medical director, who is an Emergency physician (ER doctor) rights these protocols. We must follow these rules. In our protocols, before administering epi via autoinjector, we must cut the pants or remove them. We must NOT administer through clothing. I think our medical director who is a licensed medical doctor knows more than you regarding this issue.
andrewsapirate 3 weeks ago
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I just found out that I'm alergic to bees because I was stung after school and when my mom saw me-Shes a Cardiac Nurse-she new immediatly that I got her jeans. my older sister is alergic to nuts and stuff so we got epi pens through out the house and car bag everywhere lol
iloveramunepop17 5 months ago
your fucking stupid...seriously. I am epileptic and its very serious and very scary to be stabbed with one. It hurts, its scary, and its life saving. To use one on yourself without having a medical reason, is life threatening you can go into cardiac arrest.
MegsLivestock 5 months ago
Ouch, isn't the epipen to have some plastic thing pop out to cover the needle afterwards? So you don't no one accidentally stabs themself with it after it's been used?
waffocopter 6 months ago
u can use it through clothing
Geach88 6 months ago
he should have took his pants off before he injected the epipen
Boomstick898 6 months ago
That guys a big Russ I've used an woolen and u don't even feel it and I'm 12
IGOPIRO 8 months ago
Really? Im a 14 year old girl and i had to have an epi pen yesterday. I didnt scream move pr anything tjey just put it in (: doesnt hurt
Arjjones 8 months ago
Open up the epipen, and there's a huge ass vile of epinephrine inside.
AlexxCunningham 10 months ago
@AlexxCunningham Its not all epinephrine.
spenceraperry 8 months ago
Nanomachines?!!
joaorstm 10 months ago
how was he afterwards? was he ok? he should have gone to the hospital
nightgangl7 11 months ago
ur meant to call 911 for an ambulance immediatly afterwards
fenderboy199 1 year ago