Dave,
You would have to use it. If you make a medically wrong decision you
clearly would be libel for an adverse outcome, but the likelihood of any
legal consequences for proper use are very very low IMO. There are others on
the list that know the legal side of things and the VAS rules and
regulations better than I do, but from a ethical point of view you have to
act - no question.
cheers
Craig
>From: Dave Badger <[log in to unmask]>
>
>New Thread, comments please.
>I have trained as an army medic (CMT) and have been trained to use epi
>pens etc. I assist by working for a voluntary First Aid organisation
>that refuses to recognise military qualifications.
>
>Situation
>Casualty suffering from Anaphylactic shock, unconscious, cyanosis, with
>very noisy laboured breathing. Epi pen with adrenaline found in pocket.
>Checked against patients ID, and verified by friend, not trained to use
>equipment. On duty with voluntary organisation - what would you do?
>
>Other info :- Rural area so ambulance response times roughly 8 minutes
>if not busy, but their area covers large amount of coastal holiday
>resorts, and nearest hospital 20 miles.
>
>I look forward to some replies to this one.
>
>Dave
>
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