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Connecticut · Through Revised to January 1, 2026 (2026 Supplement to the General Statutes of Connecticut, applied over the base revision of January 1, 2025)

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-197d: Administration of glucagon nasal powder.

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  1. TITLE 19a. PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  2. CHAPTER 368d. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

(a) As used in this section:

(1) “Emergency medical services personnel” means (A) any emergency medical responder certified pursuant to sections 20-206ll and 20-206mm, (B) any class of emergency medical technician certified pursuant to sections 20-206ll and 20-206mm, including, but not limited to, any advanced emergency medical technician, and (C) any paramedic licensed pursuant to sections 20-206ll and 20-206mm; and

(2) “Glucagon nasal powder” means a class of medications (A) referred to as glycogenolytic agents that cause the liver to reduce stored sugar to the blood and are intended for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in persons with diabetes who are treated with insulin, and (B) administered intranasally.

(b) Any emergency medical services personnel who has been trained in the administration of injectable glucagon may administer glucagon nasal powder when the use of glucagon is deemed necessary by the emergency medical services personnel for the treatment of a patient. All emergency medical services personnel shall receive such training from an organization designated by the commissioner.

(c) All licensed or certified ambulances may be equipped with glucagon nasal powder to be administered as described in subsection (b) of this section.

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