Medication mishaps. Avoiding inappropriate use of prehospital meds.
Journal
  Emergency medical services.
Citation
  Emerg Med Serv. 21(11):21-2, 25-6
Publication date
  1992 Nov
Authors
  Holliman CJ
Field JM
Meador SA
Wuerz RC
Investigators
  John M. Field
C. James Holliman
Steven A. Meador
MeSH headings
  Drug Utilization
Emergency Medical Services
MeSH qualifiers
  standards
Abstract
  Although we believe in the usefulness and effectiveness of certain medications used in prehospital care, there actually have been few studies conducted that prove the efficacy of medications in this environment. Use of prehospital medications should be carefully considered by EMS providers. Medications should be used when the diagnosis or cause of symptoms is clear, the medication is clearly effective in treating them, the side effects or complications are minimal, and the transport time is sufficient to allow the medication to take effect.
Medline ID
  93076663