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36.0 PANDEMIC INFLUENZA-LIKE ILLNESS/COVID-19 PROTOCOL

All Providers

  • Don PPE prior to patient contact (mask, non-sterile gloves, eye protection), N95 if available
  • Mask on patient (surgical), over nasal cannula if necessary
  • Limit number of initial providers within 6 feet of patient/bystanders
  • Staff must wear face shield for invasive procedures
  • Consider cardiac monitor, pulse oximetry
  • Monitor, transport
Key Considerations
  • Notify receiving facility as soon as possible of respiratory infection patient, “CODE CHARLIE”
  • Encourage patient compartment airflow/ventilation
  • Clean EMS vehicle after transport while wearing PPE, outside if possible
  • Clean reusable PPE, goggles, documentation materials, etc

Adult

EMT

Nebulized medication with MEDICAL CONTROL AUTHORIZATION

AEMT
Paramedic

Pediatric
not to exceed adult dose

EMT

Nebulized medication with MEDICAL CONTROL AUTHORIZATION

AEMT
Paramedic