The Evolution of EMS Protocols: Look at How Far We’ve Come
EMS protocols have evolved significantly over the last five years. “One size fits all” treatment algorithms have been expanded to provide different treatment modalities for adult and pediatric patients and to address specialty topics such as disaster preparedness, interfacility transfers, and mass immunizations. The latest scientific research, as well as data from online patient care report databases (NEMSIS/TEMSIS), is being used to inform the ongoing revision of protocols. Ms. Prentiss will discuss these trends in protocol development and how they have shaped the 2009 New Hampshire protocols.