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Topic of discussion is the Iowa EMTs that were cited by the state for starting an IV off duty on an intoxicated EMT

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On this episode of Inside EMS, our host, Chris Cebollero, is joined by EMS1 Columnist and Editorial Advisory Board Member, Rob Lawrence.

Topic of discussion is the Iowa EMTs that were cited by the state for starting an IV off duty to an intoxicated EMT.

The discussion then turns to the COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in EMS and how best to return to work.

Rob then shares a little bit about his podcast, EMS One-Stop.


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4 Iowa EMS providers cited after medic allegedly gave intoxicated EMT IV fluids

Two of the providers were cited for allegedly witnessing the incident and not preventing or reporting it

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