EMT STANDING ORDERS:

• Routine patient Care.
• Have the patient rate his/her pain from 0 to 10. Document value each time pain is assessed.
• Non-pharmacological pain control: Use ample padding when splinting musculoskeletal injuries; consider the application of a cold pack for 30 minutes.
• For moderate to severe pain, Call for AEMT/Paramedic intercept & assist them in patient care.

AEMT/PARAMEDIC STANDING ORDERS

• Routine patient Care.
• Administer Morphine 2-5 mg slow IV/IO/IM, repeat every 10 minutes, maximum dose 10 mg or fentanyle 50-100 mcg.,
• Place the patient in comfortable position.
• Stabilize the traumatized extremity as per protocol.
• Reassess the patient for pain relief.
• Transfer to designated health care facility.