The Safety, Efficacy, and Expediency of Albuterol Nebulizer Administration by BLS Providers.

Introduction: Many Emergency Medical Service (EMS) systems in the United States restrict albuterol therapy by scope of practice to Advanced Life Support (ALS). The State of Delaware has a two-tiered EMS system in which Basic Life Support (BLS) arrives on scene prior to ALS in the majority of respiratory distress calls.

Study Objective: This study sought to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and expedience of albuterol administration by BLS compared to ALS.