I see the article actually fails to quantify the dosage that the convicted paramedics gave for McClain’s weight, which is proceduralized.
They gave him 500mg, however, they were supposed to give him between 320mg and 350mg.
Perhaps if they paused and estimated his weight McClain would be alive today. There were 15 officers there and McClain was handcuffed and had vomited on the ground. It wasn’t even as if quick action was needed.
At the crux of the problem, specifically with the paramedics, is that they gave him an overdose that they should have known was too much. Hopefully, this gives paramedics around the country a wake-up call that they have to be familiar with something that they are administering enough to administer it.
Paramedics shouldn’t be shielded from overdosing and killing a patient, especially in a situation where they can take their time.
I see the article actually fails to quantify the dosage that the convicted paramedics gave for McClain’s weight, which is proceduralized.
They gave him 500mg, however, they were supposed to give him between 320mg and 350mg.
Perhaps if they paused and estimated his weight McClain would be alive today. There were 15 officers there and McClain was handcuffed and had vomited on the ground. It wasn’t even as if quick action was needed.
At the crux of the problem, specifically with the paramedics, is that they gave him an overdose that they should have known was too much. Hopefully, this gives paramedics around the country a wake-up call that they have to be familiar with something that they are administering enough to administer it.
Paramedics shouldn’t be shielded from overdosing and killing a patient, especially in a situation where they can take their time.