Connecticut General Statutes 19a-197a – Administration of epinephrine
(a) As used in this section, “emergency medical technician” means (1) any class of emergency medical technician certified under regulations adopted pursuant to § 20-206oo, including, but not limited to, any advanced emergency medical technician, and (2) any paramedic licensed pursuant to § 20-206ll.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 19a-197a
- Advanced emergency medical technician: means an individual who is certified as an advanced emergency medical technician pursuant to chapter 384d. See Connecticut General Statutes 19a-175
- Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Public Health. See Connecticut General Statutes 19a-175
- Emergency medical technician: means a person who is certified pursuant to chapter 384d. See Connecticut General Statutes 19a-175
- Paramedic: means a person licensed pursuant to chapter 384d. See Connecticut General Statutes 19a-175
(b) Any emergency medical technician who has been trained, in accordance with national standards recognized by the Commissioner of Public Health, in the administration of epinephrine using automatic prefilled cartridge injectors or similar automatic injectable equipment and who functions in accordance with written protocols and the standing orders of a licensed physician serving as an emergency department director may administer epinephrine using such injectors or equipment. All emergency medical technicians shall receive such training. All licensed or certified ambulances shall be equipped with epinephrine in such injectors or equipment which may be administered in accordance with written protocols and standing orders of a licensed physician serving as an emergency department director.