EMS Special Memo 23-002 Medication Substitution

The Coastal Valleys EMS Agency has released EMS Special Memorandum 23-002 Medication Substitution

The memo is intended to provide authorization for alternative medication usage and the use of expired medication in response to a national shortage of Albuterol in liquid form. The memo also provides for paramedic Metered Dose Inhaler administration of Albuterol after training.

The memo is available here and includes an embedded training document link.

Any questions regarding the training material or medication administration may be directed to Dr. Mark Luoto, EMS Agency Medical Director at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.