INTRODUCTION
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is the practice of emergency medicine in the out-of-hospital environment. September 2010 saw the official acceptance of EMS Medicine as a recognized sub-specialty within the House of Medicine. Therefore, we in EMS have a responsibility as never before to accept this recognition and to practice our craft with precision and dedication.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the funding of the UTSW BioTel EMS System. This federation of partnering cities has shared a common purpose for all these many years - to relieve suffering of those who may call upon as for aid as best we can.
These Clinical Operating Guidelines – borne of the joint collaboration of the clinical practitioners of the UTSW BioTel EMS System – reflect the current state of evidence of EMS Medicine practice.
We join in mutual commitment to the betterment of the human condition. It is hoped that through these Guidelines – and with refinements to come with the passing years – we may achieve this goal.
UTSW/BioTel Treatment Guidelines Committee:
| Dr. Paul Pepe Dr. Gil Salazar Dr. Marshal Isaacs Dr. Philip Ewing Dr. Ray Fowler Dr. Scott Goldberg Dr. Ronna Miller Ms. Heidi Cardenas Dr. Lynne Dees Chief Steven Deustch Mr. Ryan Dikes Mr. Garret Evans Chief George Gamez Chief Charles Gore Chief Scott Green Lieutenant Everett Hamessley Chief Steve Heath Captain Laura Hillary Mr. Robert Knowles Ms. Shelley Lovato |
Mr. Larry Martin Special Thanks: |