EMS Procedures (Skills)
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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PATIENT ASSESSMENT/MANAGEMENT
Neurologic Status Assessment
Stroke Patient Assessment
AIRWAY/VENTILATORY MANAGEMENT
CARDIAC MANAGEMENT
TRAUMA MANAGEMENT
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION/ACCESS
Accessing Indwelling Catheters
Buretrol Medication Administration
Intramuscular Auto-Injector Administration
Intramuscular Medication Administration
Intranasal Medication Administration
Intraosseous (IO) Insertion – EZIO
Intravenous (IV) Insertion / IV Medication Administration
Medication Administration Cross Check (MACC)
Nebulized (Aerosolized) Medication Administration
Vaccine Administration (Skill)