Multiple EMS agencies are involved in a WMD incident involving hundreds of patients. Which statement regarding the different protocols and medical direction used by those different agencies is most accurate?
) EMTs should automatically be able to administer any medication that a paramedic can administer
B) Most protocols involving on-line medical direction should convert to standing orders during the event
C) On-line medical direction should be used for all treatment by EMS
D) All on-line medical direction should be suspended
B) Most protocols involving on-line medical direction should convert to standing orders during the event
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