Prehospital treatment protocols
Version: 1.0 | Effective: March 3rd, 2025
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.
- Thomas Shebly,
M.D.
EMS Medical Director