DISCLAIMER

The protocols developed by the North Dakota Department of Health are meant to be used as general guidance for developing protocols for individual emergency medical services agencies.  These sample protocols are not meant to be medical or legal advice; nor do they establish standards of care.  Each emergency medical services agency must tailor protocols based on their specific needs or capabilities.  Local medical directors must be consulted with and approve any protocol(s) prior to becoming operational in an emergency medical services agency.

Funding for this project was provided by the

North Dakota Department of Health-

Division of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma

and

Emergency Medical Services for Children Program