Antibiotic Continuation IFT

The dosage for antibiotics to be infused does not vary.

The antibiotic medication needs to be documented in both the narrative and medication section of the PCR

There is no contraindication for other medications to be infused in the same IV line as antibiotics.

It is mandatory for the provider agency to review 100% of the LOSOP continuation of antibiotics.

If the IV infiltrates the infusion of antibiotics need to be stopped completely and can’t be restarted.

Contraindications to the continuation of antibiotics by paramedics are the following:

Typical length of infusions for antibiotics is the following:

The following are potential adverse reactions from antibiotic administration:

It is acceptable to alter the infusion rate for the antibiotic by the paramedic.

Paramedics in the Nor-Cal EMS Region can initiate antibiotics in the field.