Common EMS Message Templates

Template messages are designed to save team members valuable time during critical care emergencies. With just the tap of a button, vital information can be communicated across the entire care team. This is not a comprehensive list and input from local Hospital partners should be considered.

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Title	Message
Advanced Airway	Patient is intubated/or another advanced airway inserted.
Cardiac Arrest	Patient has gone into cardiac arrest. CPR is in progress. Starting ACLS protocols.
Chest Pain Protocol	Patient has received ASA, NTG, O2, 12 lead, IV.
CPAP	Use of CPAP in progress.
Critically Unstable Patient	Patient is critically unstable, being resuscitated. Please be prepared for critical patient.
Destination Change	Patient diverted to another hospital.
Helicopter Transport	STEMI patient is being transported by helicopter.
Security Assistance	Need security assistance at the ambulance upon arrival.
SEPSIS Alert	Sepsis Alert.
Transport Delay	Transport delayed due to traffic, weather, or mechanical issues.