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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Notwithstanding any other provision of law a paramedic may:
(a) Perform all the authorized activities identified in K.S.A. 65-6120, 65-6121, 65-6144, and amendments thereto;
(b) when voice contact or a telemetered electrocardiogram is monitored by a physician, physician assistant where authorized by a physician or an advanced practice registered nurse where authorized by a physician or licensed professional nurse where authorized by a physician and direct communication is maintained, and upon order of such person, may administer such medications or procedures as may be deemed necessary by a person identified in this subsection;
(c) perform, during an emergency, those activities specified in subsection (b) before contacting a person identified in subsection (b) when specifically authorized to perform such activities by medical protocols; and
(d) perform, during nonemergency transportation, those activities specified in this section when specifically authorized to perform such activities by medical protocols.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kansas Statutes Chapter 65. Public Health § 65-6119. Paramedics; authorized activities - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ks/chapter-65-public-health/ks-st-sect-65-6119/
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