1. (1) During the response to emergency situations such as those precipitated by a terrorist event, emergency responders or persons may encounter patients or suffer self-exposure to toxic chemical agents requiring the immediate administration of antidotes or medications to preserve and sustain life and vital functions. Upon the exposure to a significant risk, this rule authorizes emergency treatment by use of autoinjection or intramuscular injection of such antidotes or medications as shall be approved by the Board or the State Medical Officer.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-203, 4-5-204, 68-140-503, 68-140-504, 68-140-509, and 68-140-510. Administrative History: Original rule filed January 4, 2005; effective March 20, 2005.