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
Trauma Patient Assessment (coming soon)
AIRWAY/VENTILATORY MANAGEMENT
CARDIAC MANAGEMENT
TRAUMA MANAGEMENT
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION/ACCESS
Adult Intraosseous (IO) Insertion
Alternate Vascular Sites for Patients in Extremis
Epinephrine Auto-Injector (EpiPen)
Intramuscular Medication Administration (coming soon)
Intranasal Medication Administration
Intravenous (IV) Insertion / IV Medication Administration
Nebulized Medication Administration (coming soon)
Pediatric Intraosseous (IO) Insertion – EZ-IO
Pediatric Intraosseous (IO) Insertion – Manual
Vaccine Administration (Skill)