EMS Protocol

[Forrest Robleto]

Under the old AHA guidelines the EMS protocol was to begin CPR and AED use
on scene and transport after six shocks or three no shocks.  With the new
guidelines for AED's, a single shock or no shock every two minutes, the old
protocol makes no sense.

The consensus among educators and some state medical directors is that the
new EMS protocol would be to transport after three shocks or three no
shocks.

There seems to be no organization which will offer definitive direction on
this subject.

Any help would be appreciated.

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V/R

Forrest Robleto (EMS Instructor)
R House Health & Safety
www.RHouseTraining.com
FRobleto at RhouseTraining.com
609-792-9047