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These are copies of the Skagit County BLS Protocols placed here to make them readily available without having to login. The most current version are available to EMTs in their [[Target Solutions|Vector Solutions]] account in the File Center.  If you find a new version of a protocol or a new protocol please let Chief Hunter know.
As of March 1, 2024 all Skagit County EMS Protocols are in a single document. The document is provided below for easy access without any login required. In case of updates the newest version or addenda is available to EMT's in their [[Target Solutions|Vector Solutions]] account in the File Center.  If any information here is out of date, please contact Chief Hunter.


=== Protocol Book ===
[[File:Skagit County EMS Guidelines v1.7.pdf|left|thumb]]
At one point all of the protocols were produced as a single document. This is no longer the case with new protocols and updates to existing protocols being released as individual documents. The protocols in this book are still in effect unless superseded by another protocol below.
 
[[Media:BLS Protocols v3.2.pdf|BLS Protocols v3.2.pdf]]
 
=== ALS Indicators ===
[[Media:ALS Indicators v1.28.pdf|ALS Indicators v1.28.pdf]]
 
=== Approved Abbreviations ===
[[Media:Approved Abbreviations v1.5.pdf|Approved Abbreviations v1.5.pdf]]
 
=== Aspirin for Cardiac ===
[[Media:BLS Cardiovascular Aspirin 08-2014.pdf|BLS Cardiovascular Aspirin 08-2014.pdf]] - This is noted as replacing page 7 of protocols book.
 
=== Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis ===
[[Media:BLS Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis.pdf|BLS Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis.pdf]] - 2010
 
=== Glucometry ===
[[Media:BLS Glucometry v1.21.pdf|BLS Glucometry v1.21.pdf]]
 
=== Skagit County High Performance CPR ===
[[Media:High Performance CPR 6-1-17.pdf|High Performance CPR 6-1-17.pdf]]
 
=== Naloxone/Narcan ===
* [[Media:BLS Naloxone v1.06.pdf|BLS Naloxone v1.06.pdf]]
* [[Media:Naloxone Leave Behind Program v1.31.pdf|Naloxone Leave Behind Program v1.31.pdf]]
=== Oxygenation ===
[[Media:BLS Oxygenation v1.03.pdf|BLS Oxygenation v1.03.pdf]]
 
=== Spinal Immobilization ===
* [[Media:Spine Assessment and Motion Restriction Protocol v1.26.pdf|Spine Assessment and Motion Restriction Protocol v1.26.pdf]]
* [[Media:Spinal Assessment Algorithm.pdf|Spinal Assessment Algorithm.pdf]]
* [[Media:Spinal Assessment Checklist.pdf|Spinal Assessment Checklist.pdf]]
 
=== iGel Supraglottic Airway ===
[[Media:IGel Supraglottic Airway Protocol v1.06.pdf|IGel Supraglottic Airway Protocol v1.06.pdf]]
 
=== Tourniquets ===
[[Media:Tourniquets.pdf|tourniquets.pdf]]
 
=== BLS Transport of ALS Patients ===
[[Media:BLS Transport of ALS Patients v1.04.pdf|BLS Transport of ALS Patients v1.04.pdf]]
 
NB: MEFD does not transport.
 
=== COVID-19 ===
[[Media:Covid19 Protocols v4.0.pdf|Covid19 Protocols v4.0.pdf]]
 
=== Sentinel Events ===
These events require notification of MEFD Chief AND County EMS:
 
[[Media:Sentinel Events v1.22.pdf|Sentinel Events v1.22.pdf]]
 
=== UGH Bypass Criteria ===
[[Media:UGH Bypass Criteria v1.05.pdf|UGH Bypass Criteria v1.05.pdf]]
 
NB: These aren't applicable to MEFD both because we don't work near UGH and because we don't transport.
 
=== Diversion Policy Update - Feb 2023 ===
[[:File:Feb-2023-EMS-diversion-policy.pdf|Feb 2023 EMS diversion policy.pdf]]
 
NB: This isn't applicable to MEFD because we don't transport, but it affects our frequent mutual aid partners in Anacortes.

Latest revision as of 23:19, 11 February 2024

As of March 1, 2024 all Skagit County EMS Protocols are in a single document. The document is provided below for easy access without any login required. In case of updates the newest version or addenda is available to EMT's in their Vector Solutions account in the File Center. If any information here is out of date, please contact Chief Hunter.

Skagit County EMS Guidelines v1.7.pdf