Initiate transport as soon as possible with or without Paramedics. Notify receiving hospital. Maintain an open airway. Assist ventilations as needed. Administer high concentration oxygen by non-rebreather mask as determined by patient's condition.
Endotracheal intubation is the preferred method to provide assisted positive pressure ventilations.
Administer 250 cc - 500 cc fluid bolus and titrate IV to patient's hemodynamic status. Patient care activities must not unnecessarily delay patient transport to an appropriate facility. Initiate transport as soon as possible. Notify receiving hospital. These pages are intended for recreational purposes only and are not intended to be used as current reference for Massachusetts State Protocol use.