EMS Protocols

This is the officially approved site for the City of Albuquerque/Bernalillo County EMS Protocols. Protocol changes occur twice each year. The changes take effect on the following dates:

April 1
October 1

Please insure that the updates are incorporated into your protocol books.

If you have any suggestions concerning existing protocols, please feel free to contact us. The Providers Advisory Committee, local medical directors, and the Medical Control Board will consider all suggestions. Please send your comments to Commander Tige Watson, twatson@cabq.gov or 833-7308.

City of Albuquerque/Bernalillo County EMS Protocols [pdf, 912k]

The AFD Controlled Substance Log (Morphine) [pdf, 48k]

The AFD Controlled Substance Log (Valium) [pdf, 48k]

AFD Controlled Substance Log Versed [pdf 48kk]

The Restraint Monitoring Form [pdf, 1146k] to be utilized in accordance with P-30 Restraint Protocol

Albuquerque Fire Department EMS Medication Order Form[308k]

The Proof of Use Form [pdf,260k]

The AFD Quality Assurance Report [pdf, 10k]

Online Resources

Select Resource The Merck Manual Home Edition RxList The United States National Library of Medicine Journal of Emergency Medical Services EMSVillage.com eMedicine The Physician's Desk Reference