Medical care protocols
The following protocols are intended to secure the provision of uniform excellence in pre-hospital care to the citizens and visitors of Volusia County. The Protocols also serve to drive other regional patient care initiatives, such as educational and quality improvement activities.
EMS Protocols Effective 10-01-06
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EMS Protocols Effective 10-01-06 - with changes highlighted
(pdf format)EMS Protocols Effective 10-01-06
(Word document)Protocol development is a collaborative process involving numerous stakeholders such as the provider agencies, the Medical Director, the EMS Medical Advisory Board and Halifax Medical Center, the County's Regional Trauma Center.
The protocols are divided into four sections:
General Principles (100 series) deal with the general philosophy of Volusia County's EMS System, medico legal situations which may impact upon the ability of the field EMS providers to proceed with care, Trauma Transport procedures, and the educational and quality improvement processes.
Medical Care Guidelines (200 and 300 Series) feature the specific guidelines themselves.
Procedural Protocols (400 Series) outline the steps to be followed when performing a pre-hospital intervention.
Authorized Pharmaceuticals and The Medication Resume (Series 500 and 600) summarize the indications, doses, and effects of pharmacologic agents used in the pre-hospital setting.
These Protocols have been authorized by the Volusia County EMS Medical Director under Article III, Ch. 46 Volusia County Code, Florida Statute 401, and Florida Administrative Code 64E-2 . They will be updated on a bi-annual and an "as needed" basis.
If you have any recommendations please feel free to contact EMS Manager Susan Whitlock at swhitlock@co.volusia.fl.us or by calling (386) 736-5940.
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