With some recent news about a paramedic and ED Doc refusing treatment of an intoxicated patient. The cast at Office Hours thought it would be a great time to discuss the treatment and transport of intoxicated patients. What qualifies at intoxicated vs. having a few too many? Is it an actual ETOH amount or when EMS arrives on scene?

Thinking about your last ETOH abuse call, was the transport for CYA or did the patient need ED evaluation?

Take a listen to this episode and leave your comments below. We would love to hear your last intoxicated patient story.

Read the article mentioned in the episode here.