Bernalillo County EMS Protocols
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433 protocol sections indexed from this source.
Consult medical direction / follow your agency's protocols.
Local or regional EMS protocols for education and reference. Always confirm against your medical director's current protocols.
Study published EMS protocol material for Bernalillo County, New Mexico by keyword or topic. Protocol Guide is an education and reference tool for EMS clinicians, students, and educators, not for bedside care.
Consult medical direction / follow your agency's protocols.
References in Bernalillo County EMS / Albuquerque Fire Rescue
180 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 6
- PAGE-21Adult Continuous Compressions Cardiac ArrestSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-22Children and Infant Cardiac ArrestSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-23Neonate Cardiac ArrestSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-25AC-1 Adult Cardiac SectionSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-40AC-15 Cardiac Arrest - Post Resuscitation CareSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-44PC-1 Pediatric Cardiac SectionSearch in appSource link
General 17
- PAGE-35AC-11 Supraventricular TachycardiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-38AC-14 Unstable Ventricular TachycardiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-86OB-4 Prolapsed Umbilical CordSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-1004. Advise client against eating, drinking, bathing, smoking, and urinating, if pSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-105T-13 Chest DecompressionSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-108TT-1 911 Patient Transport and MCEP Order GuidelinesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-116TT-9 Transport DrugsSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-118TT-11 Transfer of Patient Care ResponsibilitySearch in appSource link
- PAGE-137MISC-7 Dead At the SceneSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-143The AFD or BCFD communications center will notify all other area dispatch centerSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-145Patient Distribution GuidelinesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-167Peripheral Vasodilation, local “burning” sensation, decreased BPSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-178Tolerance to analgesic effect may occur with repeated use.Search in appSource link
- PAGE-181Supportive care, activated charcoal, benzodiazepines for seizures. No antidoteSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-184Supportive care, activated charcoal, benzodiazepines for seizures. No antidoteSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-195Tolerance to analgesic effect or physical dependence may occur with repeated uSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-204Extravasation may occur at the IV site, resulting in tissue necrosis.Search in appSource link
Medical 4
- PAGE-19All SLMA insertions will be reviewed by agency QA and/or Medical Director. DocSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-75Transfer protocol enabling transport from EDs or other medical facilities:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-115TT-8 Air Medical HelicopterSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-147Appendix B: Medical Control Emergency Physician HandbookSearch in appSource link
Other references 133
- PAGE-9A-1 Adult Foreign Body Airway ObstructionSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-12A-4 Airway Management & Intubation GuidelinesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-14A-5 Confirmation of Endotracheal Tube PlacementSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-15A-6 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-16A-7 Cricothyrotomy, Vertical ApproachSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-17A-8 Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA Supreme™)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-18Inspect SLMA for cuff tears, obstructions in tube, etc.Search in appSource link
- PAGE-26AC-2 Analgesia or Sedation for Transcutaneous PacingSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-27AC-3 AsystoleSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-28AC-4 Atrial Fibrillation & Atrial FlutterSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-29AC-5 Symptomatic BradycardiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-30AC-6 Cardiogenic ShockSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-31AC-7 Pulseless Electrical ActivitySearch in appSource link
- PAGE-32AC-8 Myocardial InfarctionSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-33AC-9 Pulmonary Edema, Congestive Heart FailureSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-34AC-10 Sinus TachycardiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-36AC-12 Ventricular Fibrillation/Pulseless Ventricular TachycardiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-37AC-13 Stable Ventricular TachycardiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-41AC-16 Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-42If patient is unresponsive:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-48PC-5 Neonatal ResuscitationSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-49Newborn Resuscitation AlgorithmSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-55M-1 Anaphylaxis/Angioedema/UrticariaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-56M-2 Reactive Airway DiseaseSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-57M-3 Carbon Monoxide PoisoningSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-58M-4 Heat Exhaustion and Heat StrokeSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-59M-5 HypoglycemiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-60If there is a question regarding a specific agent and whether or not it may haSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-61M-6 HypothermiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-62M-7 Apparent Life-Threatening Events in InfantsSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-63M-8 Drug OverdoseSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-64FOR KNOWN OR SUSPECTED NARCOTIC OVERDOSE:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-65M-9 StrokeSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-66M-10 Convulsive Seizures, Status EpilepticusSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-67M-11 Unconscious, Unknown CauseSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-68M-12 SnakebiteSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-69M-13 Sepsis / Septic ShockSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-71M-14 Drowning/Near DrowningSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-73M-15 Psychiatric EmergenciesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-74M-16 MATS Public Inebriate Intervention Program (PIIP)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-76M-17 Continuous Central Line Infusion PumpSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-77M-18 Infection ControlSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-78Annual Influenza vaccine is strongly recommended for all EMS providers.Search in appSource link
- PAGE-79M-19 Nausea and VomitingSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-80M-20 HyperkalemiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-81M-21 FeverSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-83OB-1 General Active LaborSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-84OB-2 Imminent Vertex Delivery GuidelinesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-85OB-3 Vaginal Bleeding During PregnancySearch in appSource link
- PAGE-87OB-5 Breech DeliverySearch in appSource link
- PAGE-88OB-6 Pre-Eclampsia and EclampsiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-95T-6 Hypovolemic ShockSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-97T-7 BurnsSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-98T-8 Eye InjuriesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-99T-9 Sexual AssaultSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-101T-10 Air Taser InjuriesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-103T-11 Hemorrhage Management / Hemorrhagic ShockSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-104T-12 Spinal Immobilization AlgorithmSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-106T-14 Helmet RemovalSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-109TT-2 Guidelines for the Transport of MinorsSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-111TT-4 Transport to Multiple DestinationsSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-112TT-5 Involuntary Emergency TransportSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-113TT-6 Patient Refusal of Treatment or TransportSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-114TT-7 EMS Helicopter TransfersSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-117TT-10 Transport of Patients on VentilatorsSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-119TT-12 Emergency Department Patient TurnoverSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-120TT-13 EMS Unit DiversionSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-121TT-14 Critical Care Scene ResponseSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-122TT-15 EMTALA RiskSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-123TT-16 Patient Care ResponsibilitiesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-124TT-17 Interagency Interaction GuidelinesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-125unnecessary, the fire department unit may cancel at their discretion. TransportSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-126TT-18 MD at SceneSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-128MISC-1 New Procedure-Product Trial GuidelinesSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-129MISC-2 Pain ManagementSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-130MISC-3 CommunicationsSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-131MISC-3A Communications Failure ProtocolSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-132MISC-4 Patient RestraintSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-133If Law Enforcement is unwilling or unable to accompany EMS personnel in the amSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-134Appropriate EMS Restraint Techniques:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-135MISC-5 “No Protocol” ProtocolSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-136MISC-6 D N R or MOSTSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-138MISC-8 Benzodiazepine ProtocolSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-139MISC-9 Intraosseous InfusionSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-140Proximal Tibia - If NO tuberosity is present, the insertion is located approxiSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-141Complications:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-142Appendix A: Mass Casualty Incident ResponseSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-144START Triage Categorization CriteriaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-146Benchmarks for an MCI will be:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-148help provide care for critical patients. The Village of Tijeras Fire DepartmentSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-149Appendix C: UNM EMS Consortium Field Response ProgramSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-151HM-1 Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure/BurnsSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-153HM-2 Cyanide Poisoning ProtocolSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-155DefinitionsSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-156Medication Cross CheckSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-158Acetaminophen (Tylenol)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-159Adverse reactions:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-160Adenosine (Adenocard)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-162Albuterol (Pro-Air, Proventil, Ventolin)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-163Aspirin (ASA)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-164AtropineSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-165Calcium ChlorideSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-166Calcium GluconateSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-168Dexamethasone (Decadron)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-169Dextrose (D10W)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-170Diazepam (Valium)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-171Special Populations:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-172Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-173EpinephrineSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-174AC – 5: Symptomatic BradycardiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-175Class:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-176Anxiety, apprehensiveness, restlessness, tremor, weakness, dizziness, sweatingSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-177Fentanyl (Sublimaze)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-179Hydroxocobalamin (CyanoKit)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-180Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-182Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-183Ketamine (Ketalar)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-185Ketorolac (Toradol)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-186Lidocaine 2%Search in appSource link
- PAGE-188Lorazepam (Ativan)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-189Magnesium SulfateSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-190***Important***Search in appSource link
- PAGE-192Midazolam (Versed)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-193Special Populations:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-194Morphine SulfateSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-196Naloxone (Narcan)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-197Action 04/01/15 05/09/2016 1 10/01/2016Search in appSource link
- PAGE-198NitroglycerineSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-199Norepinephrine (Levophed, Nor-Epi)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-200Class:Search in appSource link
- PAGE-201Ondansetron (Zofran)Search in appSource link
- PAGE-202Oral GlucoseSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-203Sodium BicarbonateSearch in appSource link
Pediatric 9
- PAGE-10A-2 Pediatric Foreign Body Airway ObstructionSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-11A-3 Pediatric Croup, EpiglottitisSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-45PC-2 Pediatric AsystoleSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-47PC-4 Pediatric Pulseless Electrical ActivitySearch in appSource link
- PAGE-50PC-6 Pediatric Sinus TachycardiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-51PC-7 Pediatric Supraventricular TachycardiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-52PC-8 Pediatric Ventricular Fibrillation-Pulseless VentricularSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-53PC-9 Pediatric Ventricular TachycardiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-110TT-3 Pediatric Transport ProtocolSearch in appSource link
Respiratory 5
- PAGE-46PC-3 Pediatric Bradycardia with Cardio-Respiratory CompromiseSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-70Age Heart Rate Respiratory Rate Blood PressureSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-161bronchoconstriction/bronchospasm (eg, asthma). D/C if severe respiratory difficuSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-187Cautions: hepatic disease, CHF, respiratory depression, malignant hyperthermiaSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-191Toxicity may cause loss of deep tendon reflexes, heart block, respiratory paraSearch in appSource link
Trauma 6
- PAGE-13severe facial trauma, and in the presence of a known coagulopathy. It is stronglSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-90T-1 Airway Management for the Trauma PatientSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-91T-2 Major Trauma Patients, PenetratingSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-92T-3 Major Trauma Patients, BluntSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-93T-4 Trauma Triage AlgorithmSearch in appSource link
- PAGE-94T-5 University Hospital Trauma Distribution PlanSearch in appSource link
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