ABEM EMS Practice Questions - ABEM Emergency Medical Services Subspecialty Certification Exam

Question Number 5


An EMS medical director reviews a run where a paramedic deviated from the asthma protocol and administered IV magnesium sulfate to a severely ill patient who improved. The most appropriate response is:
✔ Correct Answer:
Conduct a QA review, document the deviation and clinical reasoning, and use the case to inform protocol updates and provider education