Hello. I am trying to find the standard of care for patients who require Rapid Sequence Intubation at Critical Access Hospitals where there is only one provider in the Emergency Department. Specifically, are nurses allowed to Administer (i.e. "Push") medications such as Etomidate, Propofol or succinylcholine on a Physician's order, or must the Physician push the medication? Can a mid-level provider be the one to order and/or administer these meds? Can anyone share a current Policy on this?
Many thanks.
Alfredo Torres, MD, FACP
River Hospital
Alexandria Bay, NY, 13607
Atorresmd@msn.com