Skagit County BLS Protocols
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 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.
Protocol Book
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 The protocols in this book are still in effect unless superseded by another protocol below.
ALS Indicators
Approved Abbreviations
Approved Abbreviations v1.5.pdf
Aspirin for Cardiac
BLS Cardiovascular Aspirin 08-2014.pdf - This is noted as replacing page 7 of protocols book.
Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis
BLS Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis.pdf - 2010
Glucometry
Skagit County High Performance CPR
High Performance CPR 6-1-17.pdf
Naloxone/Narcan
Oxygenation
Spinal Immobilization
- Spine Assessment and Motion Restriction Protocol v1.26.pdf
- Spinal Assessment Algorithm.pdf
- Spinal Assessment Checklist.pdf
iGel Supraglottic Airway
IGel Supraglottic Airway Protocol v1.06.pdf
Tourniquets
BLS Transport of ALS Patients
BLS Transport of ALS Patients v1.04.pdf
NB: MEFD does not transport.
COVID-19
Sentinel Events
These events require notification of MEFD Chief AND County EMS:
UGH Bypass Criteria
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
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.
