Position Papers, Protocols, and Pilot Programs

The documents contained on this page reflect various position papers, protocols and pilot programs approved by the two EMS Advisory Board standing committees staffed by the Division of Educational Development. Simply click on the document title to access an electronic copy of the document.

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Position Papers:

• Approved Physiologic Fluids for Basic Transport (133 K)
• Capnography in Advanced Airway Interventions (89 K)
• Confirmation of Endotracheal Tube Placement (63 K)
• Epinephrine Use by Pre-hospital Providers (98 K)
• Glucometers (62 K)
• Hemmorhage Control (116 K)
• Medically Assisted or Rapid Sequence Intubation (64 K)
• Post Return of Spontaneous Circulation Care
• Pulse Oximeters (61 K)
• Rural EMS (11 K)
• Seatbelt Use in Ambulance White Paper (65 K)
• Twelve Lead EKG (63 K)

Approved Protocols:

Regional Protocols [click on your region to download]:

• Thomas Jefferson EMS Council
• Central Shenandoah EMS Council
• Rappahannock EMS Council
• Blue Ridge EMS Council
• Tidewater EMS Council
• Peninsulas EMS Council
• Lord Fairfax EMS Council
• Southwest VA EMS Council
• Old Dominion EMS Council
• Western VA EMS Council
• Northern VA EMS Council

Pilot Programs:

• Click here for a list of recognized program