string(11) "/protocols/"
Sabetha EMS-Protocols
Protocols
Medications
Authorized Activities
Forms
Refusal
Transfer Of Care
Sabethaems.org
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