In a medical crisis, Adrenal Insufficient (AI) patients require an injection of Solu-Cortef to survive. Solu-Cortef is an inexpensive drug ($5) with a long shelf life. Adrenal insufficient patients carry this injection on their person much like people with allergies carry Epi-Pens.
At this point in time, EMS policies nationwide forbid EMT administration of this life saving injection to AI patients in need because Solu-Cortef is not carried on ambulances.
We must enact new legislation that allows for the administration of this drug nationwide.
AI Overview: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000357.htm
Sample AI Policy from TN: http://health.state.tn.us/ems/PDF/EMS_Adrenal_Insufficiency_Protocol_Gui...