Jefferson Parish EMS Protocols
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References in New Orleans Emergency Medical Services / Orleans Parish
224 references from this source book, grouped by indexed category. This index was exported 2026-09-30, not the book's publication date. Confirm the current source with your agency before use.
Cardiac 7
- PAGE-73Hypothermia Induced Cardiac ArrestSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-80Cardiac PreamblesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-87Hypothermia-Induced Cardiac Arrest1Search in appSource link
- PAGE-103VII. ADDITIONAL CARDIAC INFUSIONSSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-106Cardiac ArrestSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-134Traumatic Cardiac Arrest (TCA) | Withholding of ResuscitationSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-156Post Cardiac Arrest CareSearch in appSource link
General 8
- PAGE-28Elderly Protective Services protects people who are 60 or older from physical orSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-89EKG Lead PlacementSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-98V. IMPLANTABLE VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICES78Search in appSource link
- PAGE-100Prehospital personnel are advised to transport as much of the VADSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-220Appendix VI: Helicopter Response GuidelinesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-258Physiological:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-263Additional Info: Constantly monitor the blood pressure and adjust dose accordingSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-268Physiological:Search in appSource link
Medical 7
- PAGE-11A Medical Control physician should notify an agency’s EMS director in writing orSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-19Medical PreamblesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-22Medical Care During PandemicsSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-33IV. ADDITIONAL MEDICAL PEARLSSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-50Routine Medical CareSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-76Medical HypovolemiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-158Providers may call Medical Control to request termination of resuscitative efforSearch in appSource link
Medications 1
Obstetric 1
Other references 176
- PAGE-10ROPE IntroductionSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-12immediately re-establish contact with the base hospital physician for guidance bSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-14The dispatch centers of all Region One EMS providers will monitor the LERN ESF-8Search in appSource link
- PAGE-15• A patient refusal on a patient care report will be signed by the patient/guardSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-20Patient AssessmentSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-21Documentation & Patient Care ReportsSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-24suspected. Notation of non-verbal communication from patients is invaluable in tSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-25III. ABUSE AND MALTREATMENTSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-26If you respond to a call for sexual assault that has recently occurred AND the pSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-27to be assessed alone or without input from them.Search in appSource link
- PAGE-34The Four Ds of Difficult Laryngoscopy (footnote):Search in appSource link
- PAGE-35Apneic oxygenation is generally considered an adjunct to be used during rapid seSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-36StrokeSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-37The CPSS is quick but fails to measure cortical signs such as aphasia and neglecSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-38o Interventional therapy is not available.Search in appSource link
- PAGE-40Providers within Region One should aim to transport patients with a suspected laSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-41Hyperthermia is a key risk factor of imminent death in patients with HyperactiveSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-42complications.Search in appSource link
- PAGE-43ii.“Pulsatile” abdominal massSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-44o ConsiderationSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-45DextroseSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-46Ketamine should never be used to chemically incapacitate someone solely for lawSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-51Do Not Attempt to Resuscitate (DNAR)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-52Nontraumatic Termination of ResuscitationSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-53Upper Airway Obstruction – Foreign Body (FB) AspirationSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-54March 2024Search in appSource link
- PAGE-55Airway Management (2 of 3)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-56Airway Management (3 of 3)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-58Anaphylaxis | Allergic ReactionSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-59Wheezing/BronchospasmSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-60ShockSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-61Sepsis – Suspected / Septic ShockSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-62Altered Mental StatusSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-63Overdose | Acute PoisoningSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-64Diabetic EmergencySearch in appSource link
- PAGE-65StrokeSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-66Give Benzodiazepine (Midazolam is 1 st choice if available)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-67Agitated/Combative PatientSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-68Hyperactive Delirium with Severe AgitationSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-69Non‐Traumatic Abdominal Pain | Nausea & VomitingSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-70DrowningSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-71Hyperthermia | Heat ExposureSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-72Hypothermia | Cold ExposureSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-74Emergency ChildbirthSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-81Pit Crew ResuscitationSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-82charging the capacitor can all be accomplished during the initial CPR period, anSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-83inspiratory pressure will reduce the likelihood of barotrauma, keep GI distensioSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-84Ongoing trials exist to measure the efficacy of initiating targeted temperatureSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-85algorithms, including hand placement for compressions and use of defibrillation,Search in appSource link
- PAGE-88Once the scene is declared safe and smoldering clothing has been removed, earlySearch in appSource link
- PAGE-90The most important cause of ST abnormality is myocardial ischemia or myocardialSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-91Posterior Wall InfarctionSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-92In patients presenting with inferior STEMI, right ventricular infarct is suggestSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-93Remember Nitroglycerin and Aspirin (ASA) do not treat the pain of ACS. They areSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-94False capture is due to electrical artifact created by current passing through pSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-95True electrical capture will show wide QRS complexes with tall, broad T waves asSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-96Asymptomatic hypertension should not be treated in the prehospital setting. HoweSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-97Syncope should be considered in geriatric patients suffering falls from standingSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-99o Sepsis/Infection (don’t forget to look at the skin where the driveline exits)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-101Total Artificial Heart (aka Artificial Heart)9Search in appSource link
- PAGE-102correctly. All providers should use caution when drawing up and administering thSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-105BLS Cardiorespiratory ArrestSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-107Post Resuscitation CareSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-108BradycardiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-109TachycardiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-110Chest Pain – Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-111CHF | Acute Pulmonary EdemaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-112Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-117“The Street” is considered one of the major locations for traumatic blood lossSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-121Hypoxia should be avoided in head injury, in order to maintain cerebral perfusioSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-123Protective Athletic Equipment & Suspected Spinal InjurySearch in appSource link
- PAGE-124• Epistaxis – have patient squeeze nose for 10-15 minutes continuously while leaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-125It is not always immediately apparent that a patient has been a victim of lightnSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-126Patient Management after TASER InjurySearch in appSource link
- PAGE-128Level VSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-132Hemorrhage ControlSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-133Traumatic ShockSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-135March 2024Search in appSource link
- PAGE-136Head InjurySearch in appSource link
- PAGE-137Spinal Motion Restriction (SMR)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-138Open Wound / Fracture / DislocationSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-139Traumatic Rhabdomyolysis / Crush InjurySearch in appSource link
- PAGE-140Burn CareSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-141Burn Center Triage CriteriaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-142TASER Barb InjurySearch in appSource link
- PAGE-147used for fluids, drug dosing, and equipment size. Patients in shock may requireSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-149shock and sometimes it is difficult to differentiate between the two. Any patienSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-150It is very important that the ETT is properly sized to ensure minimal air leakinSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-151output, and can also cause barotrauma. Excessive minute volume or ventilatory raSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-154compressions, compress at least one third of the anteroposterior diameter of theSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-155• spontaneous breathing, crying, gaspingSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-157Defibrillator / Cardioversion SettingsSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-159violent. If the scene is unsafe, please leave.Search in appSource link
- PAGE-160Glucose 0.5-1 g/kg IV/IO D25: 2 ml/kgSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-162March 2024Search in appSource link
- PAGE-164Age Appropriate AssistedSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-165Age Appropriate AssistedSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-171March 2024Search in appSource link
- PAGE-174March 2024Search in appSource link
- PAGE-175Neonatal ResuscitationSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-176Hospital NICU LEVELSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-180Hazardous Materials PreamblesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-181(1) HAZMAT Team – the HAZMAT team or unit (frequently associated with the fire dSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-182entering the cold zone established by Hazmat Team. Safe distances for specific cSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-183In addition to providing patient care, qualified EMS personnel may be asked to aSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-184o Gloves, inner, chemical resistant.Search in appSource link
- PAGE-185and exiting the hot zone. Initial triage also takes place in the warm zone. ThisSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-1864. Further/repeat triage for treatment and transport may occur in the cold zoneSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-187Beta & Calcium-Channel Blocker ToxicitySearch in appSource link
- PAGE-188Cholinergic Crisis (Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor – AChEi - Exposure)9Search in appSource link
- PAGE-189A person potentially exposed to a nerve agent should be decontaminated whether tSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-191cause death after just a few breaths. It is commonly referred to as the “knock dSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-192Patient handling should be limited to personnel required in treatment and patienSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-193Routine Hazmat CareSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-194Carbon Monoxide (CO) ExposureSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-195Cyanide (HCN) ExposureSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-196Nerve Agent | Organophosphate PoisoningSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-197Hydrofluoric (HF) Acid ExposureSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-198Irritant Gas | Simple Asphyxiant ExposureSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-199Radiation ExposureSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-203CricothyrotomySearch in appSource link
- PAGE-204Delayed & Rapid Sequence IntubationSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-205Opioid Withdrawal | Buprenorphine AdministrationSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-206Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-210Appendix I: Prehospital Radio/Phone ReportSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-212Table 1 Vision, aphasia, neglect emergent large vesselSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-213Time of Stroke OnsetSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-214STROKE DESTINATION PROTOCOLSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-215WAKE-UP / UNKNOWN SYMPTOM ONSET STROKE GUIDELINESearch in appSource link
- PAGE-217No SpontaneousSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-218Appendix VI: Helicopter Response GuidelinesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-219Appendix VI: Helicopter Response GuidelinesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-224Additional Names: Adenocard, AdenoscanSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-225Additional Names: Proventil, Ventolin, SalbutamolSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-226Additional Names: Cordarone, NexteroneSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-227Physiological:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-228Additional Names: Acetylsalicylic AcidSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-229Additional Names: Atropisol (ophthalmic), AtrezaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-230Additional Names: SubutexSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-231Additional Names: Calcium ReplacementSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-232Additional Names: None listedSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-233Additional Names:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-234Additional Names: Decadron, Maxidex, Baycadron, DexPak, OzurdexSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-235Additional Names: D10, D25, D50Search in appSource link
- PAGE-236Additional Names: ValiumSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-237Additional Names: CardizemSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-238Additional Names: BenadrylSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-239Additional Names: InapsineSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-240Additional Names: AdrenalineSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-241Dosages:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-242Side Effects: Sweating, dizziness, nervousness, palpitations, weakness, pale skiSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-243Additional Names: AmidateSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-244Additional Names: SublimazeSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-245Additional Info: Effects are related to the dose and speed of administration. MaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-246Additional Names: CyanokitSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-247Additional Names: AtroventSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-248Additional Names: KetalarSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-249known/suspected psychiatric history such as schizophrenia, and/or psychostimulanSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-250Additional Names: ToradolSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-251Additional Names: Lidocaine CV, XylocaineSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-252Additional Names: AtivanSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-253Additional Names: MgSO4Search in appSource link
- PAGE-254Physiological:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-255Additional Names: Solu-Medrol, MedrolSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-256Additional Names: Lopressor, ToprolSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-257Additional Names: VersedSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-259Additional Names: MS ContinSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-260Additional Names: NarcanSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-261Additional Names: Nitrostat, NitroDur, Transdermal NitroSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-262Additional Names: LevophedSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-264Additional Names: ZofranSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-265Additional Names: Glucose, Insta-GlucoseSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-266Additional Names: ZemuronSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-267Additional Names: NoneSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-269Additional Names: Suxamethonium, AnectineSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-270Additional Names: TXA, CyklokapronSearch in appSource link
Pediatric 11
- PAGE-146Pediatric PreamblesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-148Pediatric patients are able to compensate prior to showing signs of poor perfusiSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-153patient or for a pediatric arrest is the distal femur. Only the 25mm (blue) or 4Search in appSource link
- PAGE-163Pediatric Upper Airway Obstruction: Croup/StridorSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-166Pediatric Anaphylaxis / Allergic ReactionSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-167Pediatric TachycardiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-168Pediatric BradycardiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-169Pediatric ShockSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-170Pediatric Altered Mental StatusSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-172Pediatric Sepsis – Suspected / Septic ShockSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-173Pediatric Nausea / Vomiting & DehydrationSearch in appSource link
Procedures 1
Respiratory 4
- PAGE-47Respiratory DistressSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-57Adult Universal Respiratory DistressSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-152to other forms of respiratory monitoring. Supplemental oxygen should be providedSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-190lower respiratory complaints like dyspnea, wheezing, and hypoxia. In cases of seSearch in appSource link
Trauma 8
- PAGE-116Trauma PreamblesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-118signs and symptoms are present. EFAST exams should be performed with any traumaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-119Disability and Exposure are desired but not required parts of the primary traumaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-122IV. SPECIAL TRAUMA SCENARIOSSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-127V. TRAUMA CENTER DESIGNATION2Search in appSource link
- PAGE-130Trauma Center Triage CriteriaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-131Routine Trauma CareSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-211Appendix II: Trauma Radio/Phone ReportSearch in appSource link
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