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The update highlights changes such as reference ranges for carbon monoxide measuring devices, an optional “Check and Inject” protocol using epinephrine with appropriate training, and standardized medication dosing and orders across protocol levels. Providers are required to follow applicable protocols and document justified deviations. 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Some major changes include:  \n• Reference ranges for carbon monoxide measuring devices.  \n• Optional protocol to allow EMT agencies to “Check and Inject”EPINEPHrine in place of expensive autoinjector devices with appropriate training.  \n• The standardization of medication dosing and orders across protocol levels.  \nPennsylvania has used Statewide BLS Protocols since September 1, 2004, and this edition is an update to the version that was effective since November 1, 2021. To assist EMS providers when reviewing the changes, new sections of the protocols that correspond to this 2023 version are identified with yellow highlighting and sections that have been removed are struck through and highlighted. If an agency wishes to utilize this 2023 version of the statewide BLS protocols before the March 31 deadline, that agency may do so when its personnel have completed the statewide protocol updates for their level of training and its medical director approves early implementation. All personnel must have completed the training and begin functioning under the new protocols no later than the March 31 deadline.  \nEMS providers are permitted to perform patient care, within their Pennsylvania defined scope of practice, when following the appropriate protocol(s) or when following the order of a medical command physician. Each EMS provider is responsible for being knowledgeable regarding current state-approved protocols so that they may provide the safest, highest quality and most effective care to patients.  \nTo assist providers in becoming familiar with the changes to the protocols, a continuing education presentation is available to regions and agencies. This update is available for inperson presentations, or the course can be completed on TRAIN PA, the on-line Learning Management System (LMS) .  \nThe 2023 BLS Protocol Update (BEMS course \\# 1000058611) will be considered a core requirement for all levels of EMS providers that register their certification during the current time period.  \nWhen providing patient care under the EMS Act, EMS providers of all levels must follow applicable protocols. Although the Statewide BLS Protocols are written for BLS-level care, they also apply to the BLS-level care that is performed by all providers at or above the level  \nof AEMT. Since written protocols cannot feasibly address all patient care situations that may develop, the Department expects EMS providers to use their training and judgment regarding any protocol-driven care that would be harmful to a patient. When the provider believes that following a protocol is not in the best interest of the patient, the EMS provider should contact a medical command physician if possible. Cases where deviation from the protocol is justified are rare. The reason for any deviation should be documented. All deviations are subject to investigation to determine whether they were appropriate. In all cases, EMS providers are expected to deliver care within the scope of practice for their level of certification.  \nThe Department of Health’s Bureau of EMS website will always contain the most current version of the EMS protocols, the scope of practice for each level of provider, important EMS Information Bulletins, and many other helpful resources. This information can be accessed online [at](at www.health.pa.gov)[ ](at www.health.pa.gov)[www.health.pa.gov](at www.health.pa.gov) The Statewide BLS Protocols may be directly printed or downloaded into a mobile device for easy reference.  \nIn these protocols, terms have the meanings ascribed to them in the EMS System Act (Act) and correspon","cbCaim9iP0opr1MR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim9iP0opr1MR","pdf",2662516,176,"English","# SECTION 100: Operations\n## 100 - General Protocol Principles\n## 102 - Scene Safety (GUIDELINES)\n## 103 - Infection Control / Body Substance Isolation (GUIDELINES)\n## 111 - Non-Treatment and/or Non-Transport of Patient (GUIDELINES)\n## 112 - Non-Transport of Patients or Cancellation of Response\n## 123 - EMS Vehicle O","[{\"question\":\"What major changes are included in the 2023 v1.2 BLS update?\",\"answer\":\"The update includes new reference ranges for carbon monoxide measuring devices, an optional “Check and Inject” epinephrine protocol for trained EMT agencies, and standardization of medication dosing and orders across protocol levels.\"},{\"question\":\"When can an EMS agency use the 2023 version before the March 31 deadline?\",\"answer\":\"An agency may use the 2023 version early only after personnel complete the statewide protocol updates for their training level and the medical director approves early implementation.\"},{\"question\":\"Are EMS providers allowed to deviate from the protocols?\",\"answer\":\"Deviation is rare, but if following a protocol would not be in the patient’s best interest, the EMS provider should contact a medical command physician when possible. 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