There are a variety of medical supply companies that sell I.V. solutions on the Internet and may sell to the general public in some cases. Just realize you may have to purchase in case lots. However, you potentially leave yourself open for both civil litigation and criminal charges. Keep in mind, just because you can (i.e. military training) perform a medical procedure, does not mean you can do so in the civilian world.

Medical practice of which EMS procedures are included is limited by state and/or local jurisdictional law to those who are either licensed or certified (state level) to carry out such procedures. I would suspect in rare cases such as a State of Emergency or a personal survival situation, that such legal action might be ignored. There are numerious ALS medical procedures that I can perform while on duty with the Medic unit and equipment. However, if I am not on duty, my scope of practice is limited to BLS procedures only. Hence I do not carry I.V. solutions/supplies in my personal vehicle.


Pete