EMS Protocols – BLS

These Region 11 Chicago EMS System Protocols, Policies, and Procedures for EMTs and Paramedics are prehospital medical guidelines for patient assessment, treatment, and transportation within the system.  They provide a framework for all patient encounters and Online Medical Control should be consulted in situations where there is not clear direction from the written documents.

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GENERAL

Adult Initial Assessment
Routine Medical Care (RMC)

CARDIOVASCULAR

Acute Coronary Syndrome / Cardiac Chest Pain / ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Bradycardia
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest Management (Incident Command for Cardiac Arrest – ICCA)
Stroke
Syncope or Near Syncope
Tachycardia with a Pulse

RESPIRATORY

Airway Management
Airway Obstruction
Bronchospasm

MEDICAL

Altered Mental Status
Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reaction
Behavioral Emergency
COVID-19
Pain Management
Seizures
Shock

TOXINS AND ENVIRONMENTAL

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors Exposure (Carbamates, Nerve Agents, Organophosphates)
Burns
Carbon Monoxide / Smoke Inhalation
Chemical Airway Respiratory Irritants
Conducted Electrical Weapon Injury (TASER)
Electrical Injuries
Exertional Heat Stroke
Frostbite
Hyperthermia / Heat Exposure
Hypothermia / Cold Exposure
Lightning Strike Injuries
Radiation Exposure
Riot Control Agents
Topical Chemical Burn

TRAUMA

General Trauma Management
Blast Injury
Crush Injury
Extremity Trauma / External Hemorrhage Management
Facial / Dental Injury
Head Injury
High Threat Considerations
Spinal Care
Traumatic Arrest

OBSTETRICS

Childbirth and Post Delivery Care
Neonatal Resuscitation
Obstetrical Complications / Bleeding in Pregnancy
Obstetrical Complications / Breech Birth
Obstetrical Complications / Nuchal Cord
Obstetrical Complications / Pre-Eclampsia or Eclampsia
Obstetrical Complications / Prolapsed Cord

PEDIATRICS