Arlington EMS System Protocols
Medical
Allergic Reaction - REACTION Format
This policy applies to: Patients whose chief complaint is itching, rash or allergic reaction. Ex...
Hypoglycemia - Maryland Format
Applies to: Blood glucose less than 70 mg/dL or greater than 300 mg/dL Patient-reported low or...
Diabetic Emergency
Applies to: Blood glucose less than 70 mg/dL or greater than 300 mg/dL and Patient-reported lo...
Cardiac Arrest - NC Format
Protocols Referenced test Medications Referenced Naloxone Procedures Referenced
Pain Management - James Format
Applies to: Patient presents with a painful condition that would benefit from treatment with an a...
Epistaxis
This policy applies to: Patients whose chief complaint is severe or prolonged bleeding from the n...
Abuse / Neglect
This policy applies to: Patients who are suspected of being victims of abuse or neglect. Exclus...
Adult Trauma
Procedures
Authorization Level
THIS REFERENCE APPLIES TO: The procedures and medications each EMT, AEMT/Advanced EMT or Paramed...
Automatic Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
Applies to: The treatment of patients with an implantable cardiac defibrillator (AICD). Exclusi...
Bag-Valve Mask
THIS PROCEDURE APPLIES TO: Any patient unable to adequately ventilate him/herself who needs suppl...
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)
THIS PROCEDURE APPLIES TO: Patients for whom adequate oxygenation cannot be achieved by ventilati...
Pulse Oximetry
THIS PROCEDURE APPLIES TO: Using a pulse oximeter to determine: Blood oxygen saturation. Carb...
Capnography
THIS PROCEDURE APPLIES TO: All patients who have undergone advanced airway management, including ...
RAD-57
THIS POLICY APPLIES TO: Patients suspected of having carbon monoxide and cyanide poisoning. EXCL...
Vascular Access
THIS POLICY APPLIES TO: Any patient where intravenous (IV) or intraosseous (IO) access is indicat...