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STEMI
Title |
Message |
Repeat ECG |
Please repeat ECG, and resend. |
Right-Sided ECG |
Please perform right-sided ECG and transmit. |
STEMI Protocol |
2 large-bore IVs 324mg of ASA or 300 mg of Plavix following NItroglycerin protocol. |
Straight to Cath Lab |
Cath lab is ready, take patient straight to Cath Lab after registration. |
Withhold Nitrates |
Inferior wall MI, do NOT give Nitroglycerin. |
Cardiac Arrest
Title |
Message |
Code Blue |
Code Blue ED, response team needed. |
CPR Started* |
CPR started, ACLS protocols being followed.* |
Neonatal Arrest* |
Neonate code protocols being followed.* |
Patient Paced* |
Transcutaneous pacing patient, positive capture.* |
Pediatric Arrest* |
<16 years of age, PALS protocols started.* |
ROSC Obtained* |
ROSC Obtained* |
*Denotes EMS Selectable (YES)
Stroke
Title |
Message |
ED Stroke |
Please record blood sugar and temp. Take patient straight to CT Scan. |
IR Lab Ready |
Proceed directly to the IR Lab. |
Patient Weight |
Please weigh patient and record value. |
Proceed directly to CT |
Take patient straight to CT after registration. |
Trauma
Title |
Message |
Multi-System Trauma* |
Multi-System Trauma: backboard, c-collar in place, and IV established.* |
MVC Patient Ejection* |
MVC patient ejected, backboard, C-Collar, IV placed. Multi-system trauma.* |
Pediatric Trauma* |
Pediatric Trauma Alert. Pediatric consult needed.* |
Trauma-Full |
Full Trauma. 2 large-bore IVs, type, and Crossmatch O- Blood if needed Surgical Consult. |
Trauma-Modified |
Modified Trauma, please have CT available ASAP. 2 large-bore IVs type and screen. |
*Denotes EMS Selectable (YES)
Sepsis
Title |
Message |
Antibiotics |
Blood cultures drawn, antibiotics started. |
Central Line |
Central line placed. |
Lactate |
Repeat lactate after 2,000cc bolus. |
Sepsis |
2 large-bore IVs blood culture x2 2,000cc normal saline bolus complete. |
Sepsis Inbound* |
Inbound sepsis, protocols being followed, IV fluids started.* |
SIRS Criteria Met* |
SIRS criteria met, possible SEPSIS.* |
*Denotes EMS Selectable (YES)
General
Title |
Message |
ICU Bed Available |
Patient has been assigned to an ICU bed . |
No Beds |
No beds available, please find an alternative destination. |
Please Stop at Staging Area |
Please stop at the staging area for COVID-19 triage. |
Behavioral Health
Title |
Message |
Patient History |
Does this patient have Hx of behavioral disturbance? |
Restraints |
Restraints have been applied on Pt following facility restraint protocol. |
Obstetrics
Title |
Message |
>24w* |
Patient is greater than 24 weeks gestation |
<24w* |
Patient is less than 24 weeks gestation |
Active Labor* |
Active Labor. Please have a precip pack ready.* |
*Denotes EMS Selectable (YES)
Pulmonary Embolism
Title |
Message |
CXR ordered |
PE suspected, CXR ordered |
D.Dimer |
D.Dimer: |
Shock / ECMO
Title |
Message |
ECMO Type |
ECMO VV/ VA/ VPa |
Outflow Cannulation |
Outflow Cannulation complete |
Inflow Cannulation |
Inflow cannulation complete |
Surgical Emergency
Title |
Message |
OR ready |
Please take patient directly to OR room # |
Appendicitis |
Appendicitis confirmed, surgical consult needed STAT |
Open Heart Team |
Open heart case to OR. Open heart team, please report to OR. |
PERT Team Needed |
Profusion team needed STAT to OR. |
Toxicology / Overdose
Title |
Message |
Poison Control |
Has Poison Control been contacted? |
Time and Amount of Exposure |
Approximately what time and date did the exposure/ingestion take place? What is the approximate dose of ingestion or exposure? |