Common Hospital Template Messages

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. For information on how to create a message template, review How to Create a Message Template for Hospital Admins

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?