04 Oct whether ATs you may be working with should, or should not, be able to establish intravenous access and administer IV fluids. Why do you have the stance you do? Back up your response with evidence.
According to the CAATE 2020 standards, Athletic Trainers (ATs) are permitted to administer medication such as glucagon, insulin, nitroglycerine, naloxone, and epinephrine. Other research suggests that intravenous fluids be used to respond to several different emergency medical conditions.
In this week’s discussion, let’s talk about whether ATs you may be working with should, or should not, be able to establish intravenous access and administer IV fluids. Why do you have the stance you do? Back up your response with evidence.
