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405.01G405.01G405.01G405.01G ---- Epinephrine AutoEpinephrine AutoEpinephrine AutoEpinephrine Auto----Injector (EpiInjector (EpiInjector (EpiInjector (Epi----pen)pen)pen)pen)
Anne Huff, Fire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: EMTEMTEMTEMT----BLSBLSBLSBLS
Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 9/9/9/9/16161616/2009/2009/2009/2009
ReviReviReviReviewewewewed:ed:ed:ed: 5/22/20155/22/20155/22/20155/22/2015
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The EMT shall be able to recognize and select the medication ordered, properly utilize
the auto-injector, and administer the drug using the criteria prescribed.
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiProcedures for Achieving the Objectiveveveve
You will explain and demonstrate the proper techniques for administering the Epi –pen.
You will begin at my instruction to start. The skill will end when you have completed all of the
identified steps and you tell me that you are finished. Do you understand these instructions?
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
The EMT will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of evaluation.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Epinephrine auto-injector trainer
B. Injection pad or other device capable of being injected, if needed
C. Alcohol/beta dine preps
D. Sharps container
E. Watch or clock which displays seconds
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. TSDHS EMT Skills.
B. SOG 203.01A, SOG 203.01J.
PB 405.01G – Epinephrine Auto-Injector Page 2 of 2
405.01G – Epinephrine Auto-Injector
Discipline: EMT-BLS
Name:
Officer #:
Evaluator:
Officer #:
Date:
Location:
If the First Responder:
a) Avoids contamination of equipment or replaces contaminated equipment
prior to use .............................................................................................................................. 1.0_____
b) Confirms order (medication, dosage and route) ........................................................ P/F_____
c) Informs patient of order for medications & inquires about allergies
(verbalizes contraindications) ............................................................................................. 2.0_____
d) Selects correct medication from drug box as requested by Examiner ................... P/F_____
e) Verbalizes check of medication for contamination and expiration date ................ 1.0_____
f) Selects appropriate site and identifies it by pointing to (touching) the site
on self ....................................................................................................................................... 1.0_____
g) Verbalizes recheck of the medication label .................................................................... 1.0_____
h) Prepares the injection site .................................................................................................... 1.0_____
i) Verbalizes recheck of the medication label .................................................................... 1.0_____
j) Removes safety cap from the injector. ............................................................................. 1.0_____
k) Performs steps a) –j) prior to step l) and performs at least one (1)
recheck of the medication label ...................................................................................... P/F_____
l) Places the tip of auto-injector against the injection site and pushes
the injector firmly against the injection site .................................................... 2.0____
m) Holds auto-injector against the site for 10 seconds .................................................... 1.0_____
n) Removes auto-injector and applies pressure, disposes of equipment .................... 2.0_____
Time Allocation
Completes skill in allotted time .................................................................................... P/F_____
Allotted time for this skill: 5 minutes 0 seconds
Actual time: _____ minutes _____ seconds
Points
Possible
Passing
Score
Attempt
Performance Rating
(Points)
PASS
FAIL
14
10
First
Second
Medical Director’s Initials DK Date 5/22/2015