Emergency Medical Dispatch Protocols and Protocol 26 Omega Level Complaints

Practice flashcards covering emergency dispatch protocols 1 through 32, protocol color codes, abbreviations, and Protocol 26 Omega Level complaints.

In Protocol 19, what does the abbreviation A.I.C.D. stand for?

Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

What color are Medical Incident Protocols listed in?

GREEN

What color are Traumatic Incident Protocols listed in?

RED

What color are Time-Life Incident Protocols listed in?

BLUE

What is Protocol 32, and when is it used if not for a known person down/unknown problem?

UNKNOWN PROBLEM (PERSON DOWN); it is also used if disconnected during case entry and unable to reconnect with caller.

What is Protocol 1?

ABDOMINAL PAIN / PROBLEM

What is Protocol 2?

ALLERGIES (REACTIONS) / ENVENOMATIONS (STINGS, BITES)

What is Protocol 3?

ANIMAL BITES / ATTACKS

What is Protocol 4?

ASSAULT / SEXUAL ASSAULT / STUN GUN

What is Protocol 5?

BACK PAIN (NON-TRAUMATIC OR NON RECENT TRAUMA)

What is Protocol 6?

BREATHING PROBLEMS

What is Protocol 7?

BURNS (SCALDS) / EXPLOSIONS (BLAST)

What is Protocol 8?

CARBON MONOXIDE / INHALATION / HAZMAT / CHEMICAL BURNS

What is Protocol 9?

CARDIAC OR RESPIRATORY ARREST / DEATH

What is Protocol 10?

CHEST PAIN / CHEST DISCOMFORT (NON-TRAUMATIC)

What is Protocol 11?

CHOKING

What is Protocol 12?

CONVULSIONS / SEIZURES

What is Protocol 13?

DIABETIC PROBLEMS

What is Protocol 14?

DROWNING / NEAR DROWNING / DIVING / SCUBA DIVING

What is Protocol 15?

ELECTROCUTION / LIGHTNING STRIKE

What is Protocol 16?

EYE PROBLEMS / INJURIES

What is Protocol 17?

FALLS

What is Protocol 18?

HEADACHE

What is Protocol 19?

HEART PROBLEMS / A.I.C.D.= Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

What is Protocol 20?

HEAT / COLD EXPOSURE

What is Protocol 21?

HEMORRHAGE / LACERATIONS

What is Protocol 22?

INACCESSIBLE INCIDENT / OTHER ENTRAPMENTS (NON-TRAFFIC)

What is Protocol 23?

OVERDOSE / POISONING (INGESTION)

What is Protocol 24?

PREGNANCY / CHILDBIRTH/ MISSCARRIAGE

What is Protocol 25?

PSYCHIATRIC / ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR / SUICIDE ATTEMPT

What is Protocol 26?

SICK PERSON (SPECIFIC DIAGNOSIS)

What is Protocol 27?

STAB / GUNSHOT / PENETRATING TRAUMA

What is Protocol 28?

STROKE (CVA) / TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK (TIA)

What is Protocol 29?

TRAFFIC / TRANSPORTATION INCIDENTS

What is Protocol 30?

TRAUMATIC INJURIES ( SPECIFIC)

What is Protocol 31?

UNCONSCIOUS / FAINTING OR NEAR FAINTING

Under Protocol 26 OMEGA LEVEL Complaints, what criteria qualify a catheter issue?

Urinary- in/out without hemorrhaging

Under Protocol 26 OMEGA LEVEL Complaints, what criteria apply to Cramps/ Spasms/ Joint Pain?

In extremities and non-traumatic

Under Protocol 26 OMEGA LEVEL Complaints, where can an object be stuck?

Nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis

Under Protocol 26 OMEGA LEVEL Complaints, what conditions must be met for an object swallowed call?

Without choking or difficulty breathing, can talk

Under Protocol 26 OMEGA LEVEL Complaints, what conditions apply to a Rash/Skin disorder?

Without difficulty breathing or swallowing

Under Protocol 26 OMEGA LEVEL Complaints, what conditions apply to a Sore throat?

Without difficulty breathing or swallowing

Under Protocol 26 OMEGA LEVEL Complaints, what condition applies to a Toothache?

Without jaw pain

Under Protocol 26 OMEGA LEVEL Complaints, what qualification applies to an infected wound?

Focal or surface