Rhode Island EMS Protocols
Browse 5 Rhode Island county protocol reference pages. Each page labels local books, state-published sets, or national model guidelines. Protocol Guide is an education and reference tool, not for bedside care. Always confirm against your medical director's current protocols.
Every county page names its source set. Local and regional books appear where available; state-published sets and national model guidelines are labeled as fallbacks.
Consult medical direction / follow your agency's protocols.
References in Rhode Island Department of Health Office of EMS (State Protocols)
158 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.
Behavioral 1
Cardiac 9
- 3.03Adult Cardiac ArrestSearch in appSource link
- 3.03Pediatric Cardiac ArrestSearch in appSource link
- 3.03.1AHypothermia Induced Cardiac ArrestSearch in appSource link
- 3.04Adult Post Cardiac Arrest CareSearch in appSource link
- 3.05Adult Bradycardia - Cardiac DysrhythmiaSearch in appSource link
- 3.06Adult Narrow Complex Tachycardia - Cardiac DysrhythmiaSearch in appSource link
- 3.07Adult Wide Complex Tachycardia - Cardiac DysrhythmiaSearch in appSource link
- 4.06Traumatic Cardiac ArrestSearch in appSource link
- 8.01.4Cardiac ArrestSearch in appSource link
General 8
- 7.19Procedure - Carotid Sinus Massage (CSM)Search in appSource link
- 7.21Procedure - Defibrillation (Manual)Search in appSource link
- 7.27Procedure - Esophageal Temperature Probe InsertionSearch in appSource link
- 8.01Treatment and Transportation of K9 PartnersSearch in appSource link
- 8.01.11Lifting, Securing and Transporting / DisinfectionSearch in appSource link
- 8.01.12Approved Emergency Veterinary HospitalsSearch in appSource link
- 8.01.13Vital Signs, Shock, Hyper/Hypothermia and Pain ChartsSearch in appSource link
- 9.04Blood Thinner ChartSearch in appSource link
Medical 5
- 1.03Medical ControlSearch in appSource link
- 1.06Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Scope of PracticeSearch in appSource link
- 1.07Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Scope of PracticeSearch in appSource link
- 6.02Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS)Search in appSource link
- 6.03Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment / Comfort OneSearch in appSource link
Medications 1
Other references 124
- 1.01Routine Patient CareSearch in appSource link
- 1.02DocumentationSearch in appSource link
- 1.04Biological DeathSearch in appSource link
- 1.05Mobile Integrated Healthcare - Community ParamedicineSearch in appSource link
- 2.0102.02Search in appSource link
- 2.02Abdominal PainSearch in appSource link
- 2.03Adrenal Insufficiency (AI)Search in appSource link
- 2.04Adult Allergic Reaction - AnaphylaxisSearch in appSource link
- 2.05Adult Altered Mental StatusSearch in appSource link
- 2.06Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE)Search in appSource link
- 2.07Adult Patient ComfortSearch in appSource link
- 2.10Adult Diabetic EmergenciesSearch in appSource link
- 2.11Dialysis Emergencies and Renal FailureSearch in appSource link
- 2.12Ischemic StrokeSearch in appSource link
- 2.13IV Thrombolytics (tPA and TNK)Search in appSource link
- 2.14EpistaxisSearch in appSource link
- 2.15Adult FeverSearch in appSource link
- 2.17Obstetrical Delivery - LaborSearch in appSource link
- 2.18Obstetrical ComplicationSearch in appSource link
- 2.19Adult SeizuresSearch in appSource link
- 2.20Adult General Shock and HypotensionSearch in appSource link
- 2.21Adult Hemorrhagic ShockSearch in appSource link
- 2.22Adult SepsisSearch in appSource link
- 2.23Sickle Cell CrisisSearch in appSource link
- 2.24SyncopeSearch in appSource link
- 2.25Delirium with AgitationSearch in appSource link
- 3.01Acute Decompensated Heart Failure / Pulmonary EdemaSearch in appSource link
- 3.02Chest Pain - Acute Coronary Syndrome - STEMISearch in appSource link
- 3.08Patient with a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)Search in appSource link
- 4.03Spinal PrecautionsSearch in appSource link
- 4.04External Hemorrhage ControlSearch in appSource link
- 4.07Adult Thermal Burn InjurySearch in appSource link
- 4.08Chemical and Electrical Burn InjurySearch in appSource link
- 4.09Crush InjurySearch in appSource link
- 4.12Heat Related IllnessSearch in appSource link
- 4.13Adult Hypothermia and Localized Cold InjurySearch in appSource link
- 4.14Submersion - DrowningSearch in appSource link
- 4.15Diving EmergenciesSearch in appSource link
- 4.16Marine EnvenomationSearch in appSource link
- 4.17Bites - Stings - EnvenomationSearch in appSource link
- 4.18Adult Toxicological EmergenciesSearch in appSource link
- 4.19Nerve Agent or Organophosphate ToxicitySearch in appSource link
- 4.20Carbon Monoxide (CO) ExposureSearch in appSource link
- 4.21Blast Injury IncidentSearch in appSource link
- 4.22Radiation IncidentSearch in appSource link
- 5.01Adult Airway ManagementSearch in appSource link
- 5.01AAirway Management - AdultSearch in appSource link
- 5.02Adult Failed AirwaySearch in appSource link
- 5.04Medication Assisted Intubation (prerequisite restricted protocol)Search in appSource link
- 6.0mm ID x 2 = 12, next smallest catheter is 10 fr.).Search in appSource link
- 6.0106.02Search in appSource link
- 6.04Refusal of Patient Care or TransportSearch in appSource link
- 6.05Interfacility and Non-Emergent TransportSearch in appSource link
- 6.06Patient in Police CustodySearch in appSource link
- 6.07Specialized Patient CareSearch in appSource link
- 6.08Termination of Resuscitative Efforts (TOR)Search in appSource link
- 6.09Deceased PersonsSearch in appSource link
- 6.10Immunizations (prerequisite restricted protocol)Search in appSource link
- 6.11Naloxone Leave Behind ProgramsSearch in appSource link
- 6.12Buprenorphine Field StartSearch in appSource link
- 6.13Special Projects WavierSearch in appSource link
- 6.14Bariatric PatientsSearch in appSource link
- 6.15Safe Haven for InfantsSearch in appSource link
- 6.16Suspected Elderly Abuse, Domestic Violence, or Child AbuseSearch in appSource link
- 6.17Human TraffickingSearch in appSource link
- 7.01Airway - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)Search in appSource link
- 7.01Procedure - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)Search in appSource link
- 7.02Procedure - Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)Search in appSource link
- 7.03Procedure - Endotracheal Intubation (Oral)Search in appSource link
- 7.04Procedure - Endotracheal Intubation (Nasotracheal)Search in appSource link
- 7.05Procedure - Endotracheal Tube IntroducerSearch in appSource link
- 7.06Procedure - Blindly Inserted Airway Devices (BIAD)Search in appSource link
- 7.07Procedure - CricothyrotomySearch in appSource link
- 7.08Procedure - Peak Expiratory Flow Rate MeasurementSearch in appSource link
- 7.09Procedure - Use of a Colorimetric EtCO2 Detection DeviceSearch in appSource link
- 7.10Procedure - Quantitative Waveform CapnographySearch in appSource link
- 7.11Procedure - Suctioning - BasicSearch in appSource link
- 7.12Procedure - Suctioning - AdvancedSearch in appSource link
- 7.13Procedure - Tracheostomy Tube ChangeSearch in appSource link
- 7.14Procedure - Nebulized Medication AdministrationSearch in appSource link
- 7.15Procedure - Metered Dose Inhaler Medication AdministrationSearch in appSource link
- 7.16Procedure - Pulse OximetrySearch in appSource link
- 7.17Procedure - Mechanical VentilationSearch in appSource link
- 7.18Procedure - Multi-lead (12 Lead) ECG AcquisitionSearch in appSource link
- 7.20Procedure - Defibrillation (Automated)Search in appSource link
- 7.22Procedure - Defibrillation (Double Sequential)Search in appSource link
- 7.23Procedure - Synchronized CardioversionSearch in appSource link
- 7.24Procedure - Transcutaneous Pacing (TCP)Search in appSource link
- 7.25Procedure - Mechanical CPR DeviceSearch in appSource link
- 7.26Procedure - Blood Glucose AnalysisSearch in appSource link
- 7.28Procedure - Needle ThoracostomySearch in appSource link
- 7.29Procedure - Ocular Irrigation - Morgan Lens©Search in appSource link
- 7.30Procedure - Gastric Tube PlacementSearch in appSource link
- 7.31Procedure - Patient RestraintSearch in appSource link
- 7.32Procedure - Pelvic Binder ApplicationSearch in appSource link
- 7.33Procedure - Use of an Auto-injectorSearch in appSource link
- 7.34Procedure - Intramuscular and Subcutaneous InjectionsSearch in appSource link
- 7.34Treatment - Subcutaneous and Intramuscular InjectionsSearch in appSource link
- 7.35Procedure - Tourniquet ApplicationSearch in appSource link
- 7.36Procedure - Hemostatic Dressing ApplicationSearch in appSource link
- 7.36.1Procedure - Hemostatic Gel ApplicationSearch in appSource link
- 7.37Procedure - Wound CareSearch in appSource link
- 7.38Procedure - Intranasal Medication AdministrationSearch in appSource link
- 7.39Procedure - Nasal PackingSearch in appSource link
- 7.40Procedure - Expandable Multi-Sponge Dressing (XSTAT)Search in appSource link
- 7.41Procedure - Nitrous Oxide (N2O) AdministrationSearch in appSource link
- 7.42Procedure - Push-Dose Vasopressor PreparationSearch in appSource link
- 7.43Vascular Access - Peripheral Intravenous AccessSearch in appSource link
- 7.44Vascular Access - Intraosseous (IO)Search in appSource link
- 7.45Vascular Access - Alternative Vascular Access DevicesSearch in appSource link
- 7.46Vascular Access - Umbilical Vein CannulationSearch in appSource link
- 7.47Finger ThoracostomySearch in appSource link
- 8.00Fire Ground and Extended Operations Responder RehabilitationSearch in appSource link
- 8.01.1General Shock and HypotensionSearch in appSource link
- 8.01.3Airway ManagementSearch in appSource link
- 8.01.5Hyperthermia / Heat Related InjurySearch in appSource link
- 8.01.6Hypothermia / Cold Related InjurySearch in appSource link
- 8.01.7Environmental and Toxicological EmergenciesSearch in appSource link
- 8.01.8Abdominal IllnessSearch in appSource link
- 8.01.9SeizuresSearch in appSource link
- 8.01.10Laryngeal ParalysisSearch in appSource link
- 9.00FormularySearch in appSource link
- 9.02Standard Concentrations for IV AdmixturesSearch in appSource link
- 9.03Comparison of CorticosteroidsSearch in appSource link
Pediatric 1
Respiratory 2
Trauma 7
- 4.01Adult Multiple TraumaSearch in appSource link
- 4.01AMultiple Trauma - AdultSearch in appSource link
- 4.02Head Trauma - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Search in appSource link
- 4.05Extremity and Musculoskeletal TraumaSearch in appSource link
- 4.10Dental Trauma and EmergenciesSearch in appSource link
- 4.11Ocular Trauma and EmergenciesSearch in appSource link
- 8.01.2Trauma ManagementSearch in appSource link
County protocol sources in Rhode Island
- Bristol CountyState-published set · Rhode Island Department of Health Office of EMS (State Protocols)
- Kent CountyState-published set · Rhode Island Department of Health Office of EMS (State Protocols)
- Newport CountyState-published set · Rhode Island Department of Health Office of EMS (State Protocols)
- Providence CountyState-published set · Rhode Island Department of Health Office of EMS (State Protocols)
- Washington CountyState-published set · Rhode Island Department of Health Office of EMS (State Protocols)
Frequently asked questions
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