NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - EMS Operations

Which of the following medications, in the form of an auto-injector, may be issued to emergency responders during a period of potential exposure to nerve agents? Choose all that apply.
  1. Epinephrine
  2. Lidocaine
  3. Atropine
  4. 2-PAM Chloride
  5. Diazepam
Explanation
Answers: C, D, and E - In the event that the EMR is working in a place where he or she may encounter nerve agents (either in industry of terrorist threat), they may be issued auto-injectors containing atropine, 2-PAM Chloride, and possibly Diazepam to use in event of an exposure. It is important that the EMR is knowledgeable about the use of an auto-injector in such an event.
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