My question is in regards to when an IV certified medic is working with a non-certified medic. If the certified medic establishes IV access and has a lock in place, but doesnt give any fluids or medications can the non-certified medic still continue to attend the call? Or does the certified one become the attending. Specific example would be a Code Stroke where we established IV access prior to leaving scene, but it was originally the non-certified medics call.

Question: I have recently came across a situation where an ACP/PCP crew decided to have the non-IV cert PCP attend a Stroke Protocol call, and the ACP replied that he/she did not think it was necessary. Because the protocol requests a IV be established whenever possible, should the ACP have attempted an IV and attended?

Question: If a patient has a valid DNR, can they still fall under the Stroke Protocol? I realize the protocol’s contraindications list a palliative patient or terminally ill but does not address DNR. DNR in my point of view only applies to a patient who is dead, and wishes to not be resuscitated. Treatment for stroke at a proper facility could restore the patient’s quality of life if such is affected by the stroke, and I feel they should still be included. I just wanted to verify.