M-9, r. 2 - Regulation respecting the professional activities that may be engaged in within the framework of pre-hospital emergency services and care

Section 7 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

7. In addition to the activities contemplated by section 5, the ambulance technician may:

(1)  assess the presence of signs or symptoms allowing the application of the protocols contemplated in section 4 in a person with a health problem that requires emergency intervention;

(2)  insert a dual lumen esophago-tracheal tube in a person experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest or with an impaired state of consciousness and a respiratory rate of less than 8 breaths per minute;

(3)  administer sublingually, orally, intranasally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly or by inhalation the necessary substances or medications to a person who presents a health problem requiring an emergency intervention;

(4)  introduce an intravenous solution not containing medication using a short peripheral catheter at the request and in the presence of an ambulance technician trained in advanced care;

(5)  use the semi-automatic defibrillator monitor for cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

(6)  provide clinical monitoring of the condition of a person who presents a health problem requiring an emergency intervention.

O.C. 887-2006, s. 7.