General
Pre-Hospital Medicine Administration of Benzodiazepines by EMT-I
EMS Committees - General
October 24, 2017
Currently there is no evidence available supporting the administration of benzodiazepines in the pre-hospital setting by EMT- Intermediates in other jurisdictions; however, it may prove beneficial to allow EMT – Intermediates to administer benzodiazepines in the pre-hospital setting to avoid adverse outcomes related to delays in treatment.
EMS Equipment and Vehicle Cleaning and Disinfection Review and Recommendations
EMS Committees - General
June 6, 2017
This is a study to determine the current state of hand hygiene practices among EMS providers and to provide recommendations for improving practices in the emergency health services. This study demonstrated that EMS providers are potential vectors of microorganisms if proper hand hygiene is not performed properly.
JOE Bylaws
EMS Committees - General
May 19, 2017
This document describes the bylaws for the Joint Organization on Education in EMS.
Pre-Hospital Medicine The Use of Ketamine
EMS Committees - General
March 10, 2017
This document describes what Ketamine is and its use in the pre-hospital setting.
Pre-Hospital Medicine Fibrinolytics Administration for Acute Myocardial Infarction
EMS Committees - General
March 10, 2017
For New Mexican STEMI patients destined for fibrinolytic therapy, but at significant distance from a PCI center, it may be advantageous for EMS providers to initiate fibrinolysis in the field.
Pre-Hospital Medicine Efficacy of Ultrasound Use in the Pre-Hospital Setting
EMS Committees - General
March 10, 2017
This document describes the feasibility for ultrasound deployment in the pre-hospital setting.
Pre-Hospital Medicine Spinal Precautions and the use of the Long Backboard
EMS Committees - General
March 10, 2017
This document has information regarding spinal precautions and the use of the longboard in the pre-hospital setting.