Were medications given prior to your arrival by a licensed EMS provider authorized to do so? If yes, then the medication needs to be timestamped on the patient’s emeds chart under that provider’s credentials in the appropriate medications tab. Were the medication(s) given prior to your arrival by facility staff, family member, or self administered […]
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At DES on July 14th, 15th, and 16th Each day will have both PALS and ACLS recert. It will begin at 09:30. (There will be a CPR refresher from 08:30-09:30 if anyone should need that as well – limited space available.) Please email me to register for class as soon as possible. Melanie G. Higgins,
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Timestamping the onset and amount of prehospital IV/IO fluid administration is paramount to the continuum of patient care. The most appropriate standard way to document a fluid bolus is via the timestamp under the medications tab in the EMEDS patient care report. (Especially in cases of sepsis, trauma, and burn patients; but we really should
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All, A reminder, if you are administering a nebulized medication YOU MUST TURN IT OFF PRIOR TO ENTERING THE ED. There are no exceptions. Thanks Dave
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Viral Syndrome Pandemic Triage Protocol EFFECTIVE March 17, 2020 until rescinded or superceded For Use By BLS and ALS Clinicians YES NO Patient age is between 2 and 55 years Patient has a suspected viral syndrome with at least two (2) of the following symptoms: fever, cough, body aches, or sore throat Patient has a
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Viral Syndrome Pandemic Triage Protocol JMD Approval: JMD Martin Date: March 20, 2020 Purpose: The Jurisdictional Medical Director, through MIEMSS and the EMS Operational Program has authorized the use of this protocol during this pandemic outbreak. The intent of the protocol is to allow EMS to identify healthy, low risk patients and then recommend that
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Viral Infection Home Care Instructions Emergency Medical Services evaluated you today for an apparent viral respiratory infection (e.g., influenza, COVID-19, and other common respiratory viruses). At this time your illness does not require you to go to an emergency department. Your vital signs are within acceptable ranges, including your heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure,
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12/09/2020 Washington County COVID-19 Continuation of Emergency Medical Services Plan I. Purpose: This document is intended to be a guide to provide a continuation of emergency medical services to the citizens in Washington County, Maryland during the COVID-19 Pandemic. These adjustments may be necessary due to a myriad of reasons, such as reduction of available
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