Equipment 8-036-01 - Blood Draw Kit - Blood Draw for Alcohol Analysis

CMH EMS & MIH Protocols

RNs or Paramedics may draw blood in the field as requested by law enforcement officials on the scene where requested for medical assistance.

Do NOT respond to jail, police dept, etc. for the sole purpose of drawing blood or draw blood if an officer brings a non-patient to the crew for the sole purpose of drawing blood.

An IV must be required for medical purposes and the blood draw is secondary to that action.

If patient is alert and oriented, his or her consent is necessary before the procedure is performed.

• If patient is unable to give consent (unresponsive, dead, etc.), consent is implied.

The requesting officer must be present, supply the blood tube, and witness the blood sample being taken.

The task will not distract attention away from the primary task of patient care.

Documentation shall include patient consent and name of requesting officer.

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