Prehospital treatment protocols

Version: 3.0 | Effective: December 1st, 2024

Background

These protocols are intended to guide and direct patient care by EMS. They reflect the current evidence-based practice and consensus of content experts. These protocols are not intended to be absolute treatment documents, rather, as principles and directives which are sufficiently flexible to accommodate the complexity of patient management.

No protocol can be written to cover every situation that a provider may encounter, nor are protocols a substitute for good judgment and experience. Providers are expected to utilize their best clinical judgment and deliver care and procedures according to what is reasonable and prudent for specific situations. However, it will be expected that any deviations from protocol shall be documented and reviewed.

- Elizabeth Miller, M.D.
EMS Medical Director

Main protocol book

Transport destination decisions

Trauma triage criteria