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Recent Changes to Recommendations for Interventions
 InterventionNature of ComplaintNew RecommendationOld RecommendationDate of Change
Corsette Style Compression Device (e.g. T-Pod)Trauma - Pelvic TraumaModerate SupportiveWeak SupportiveJan 29, 2025
Refer to GPTreat and Release/Refer - ReferModerate NeutralStrong NeutralJan 29, 2025
ALSTrauma - General Major Trauma CareModerate SupportiveModerate NeutralJan 28, 2025
Beta BlockersCardiac Arrest - VF/VT-Pulseless (Shock Advised)Moderate AgainstModerate SupportiveDec 22, 2024
IntubationTrauma - General Major Trauma CareModerate NeutralModerate AgainstDec 22, 2024
Abdominal ThrustsAirway Emergency - Foreign Body Obstruction(Complete/Partial)Moderate SupportiveWeak SupportiveDec 22, 2024
Prediction scoreMalaise, Sick - Vertigo/DizzinessModerate NeutralModerate SupportiveDec 19, 2024
Back BlowsAirway Emergency - Foreign Body Obstruction(Complete/Partial)Moderate SupportiveNot yet GradedDec 18, 2024
Surgical CricothyrotomyAdvanced Airway Management - Airway Management (Non-intubation)Strong NeutralModerate SupportiveNov 26, 2024
HEMSTrauma - General Major Trauma CareStrong SupportiveModerate SupportiveNov 26, 2024
Blood transfusionShock (non-septic) - Hemorrhagic ShockStrong NeutralModerate SupportiveNov 26, 2024
Medical clearance in the fieldPediatric Psychiatric - Depressed Suicidal Moderate SupportiveWeak SupportiveNov 26, 2024
Supraglottic airwayEnvironmental Emergency - DrowningModerate SupportiveNot yet GradedNov 26, 2024
Nitroglycerin-inhaledRespiratory Distress (SOB) - Pulmonary Edema (CHF)Weak SupportiveNot yet GradedNov 21, 2024
Manual Intraosseous InsertionCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareModerate NeutralModerate AgainstNov 7, 2024
Chest Compression devicesCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareStrong SupportiveStrong NeutralNov 7, 2024
Oxygen-high flowCardiac Arrest - Post-Cardiac Arrest CareStrong NeutralStrong AgainstNov 7, 2024
IntubationPerinatal Care - Neonatal Resuscitation Moderate NeutralModerate SupportiveNov 2, 2024
Acetaminophen IVHeadache - Headache-MigraineStrong SupportiveStrong NeutralNov 2, 2024
BVMPediatric Advanced Airway Management - Airway Management (Non-intubation)Strong SupportiveStrong NeutralNov 2, 2024
RIC (remote ischemic conditioning)Cardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareModerate SupportiveNot yet GradedOct 25, 2024
Tranexamic AcidPerinatal Care - Childbirth/Post Natal Mother CareModerate NeutralNot yet GradedOct 8, 2024
IntubationEnvironmental Emergency - DrowningModerate SupportiveModerate NeutralOct 8, 2024
SedationCardiac Arrest - Post-Cardiac Arrest CareModerate SupportiveStrong SupportiveOct 8, 2024
Remove wet clothingEnvironmental Emergency - HypothermiaWeak SupportiveNot yet GradedOct 8, 2024
POCUSShock (non-septic) - Hemorrhagic ShockModerate SupportiveNot yet GradedOct 8, 2024
IntubationAirway Emergency - Near Hanging Moderate NeutralWeak SupportiveOct 8, 2024
ETCO2Perinatal Care - Neonatal Resuscitation Moderate SupportiveNot yet GradedOct 6, 2024
Interfacility ECMO transferPediatric Cardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareWeak SupportiveNot yet GradedOct 6, 2024
Transfer to an ECMO capable centreCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareModerate SupportiveNot yet GradedAug 19, 2024
Drip and shipStroke-CVA-TIA - Stroke-CVA-TIAModerate NeutralModerate SupportiveAug 19, 2024
Transport for ECMOCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareStrong SupportiveModerate SupportiveJun 27, 2024
Prehospital ECMOCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareModerate NeutralNot yet GradedJun 27, 2024
Ventilatory feedback deviceCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareWeak NeutralNot yet GradedJun 27, 2024
Intubation by CCTTrauma - Traumatic Brain InjuryStrong AgainstNot yet GradedJun 23, 2024
Intubation by non-CCTTrauma - Traumatic Brain InjuryStrong SupportiveNot yet GradedJun 23, 2024
UltrasoundRespiratory Distress (SOB) - Pulmonary Edema (CHF)Moderate SupportiveWeak NeutralJun 22, 2024
Blood transfusionPediatric Shock - Hypovolemic ShockModerate SupportiveWeak SupportiveJun 22, 2024
Blood transfusionPerinatal Care - Perinatal Mother Care Weak SupportiveNot yet GradedJun 22, 2024
Dispatcher video assistanceCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareModerate SupportiveWeak SupportiveJun 22, 2024
Cardiac MonitorBurns - Electrocution/Electrical BurnsModerate SupportiveWeak NeutralJun 22, 2024
12-Lead ECGBurns - Electrocution/Electrical BurnsModerate SupportiveWeak NeutralJun 22, 2024
LMA (without AW reflexes)Advanced Airway Management - Airway Management (Non-intubation)Strong NeutralStrong SupportiveJun 22, 2024
Family Involvement in ResuscitationCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareStrong NeutralModerate SupportiveJun 22, 2024
BougiePediatric Advanced Airway Management - IntubationModerate NeutralNot yet GradedJun 7, 2024
SteroidAllergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis Moderate NeutralNot yet GradedJun 7, 2024
ThoracostomyTrauma - Chest TraumaModerate SupportiveNot yet GradedJun 7, 2024
12-Lead ECGCardiac Arrest - Post-Cardiac Arrest CareStrong SupportiveModerate SupportiveJun 7, 2024
Mechanical Intraosseous InsertionPerinatal Care - Neonatal Resuscitation Moderate SupportiveNot yet GradedJun 7, 2024
Non-TransportTreat and Release/Refer - Non-Transport/Alternative PathwaysModerate SupportiveNot yet GradedJun 7, 2024
Alternative PathwaysTreat and Release/Refer - Non-Transport/Alternative PathwaysWeak NeutralNot yet GradedJun 7, 2024
iGelPediatric Advanced Airway Management - Airway Management (Non-intubation)Moderate NeutralNot yet GradedJun 7, 2024
AnticholinergicPediatric Cardiac Arrest - PEA / AsystoleModerate AgainstModerate NeutralApr 27, 2024
Biphasic DefibrillationPediatric Cardiac Arrest - VF/VT-Pulseless (Shock Advised)Moderate SupportiveWeak SupportiveApr 27, 2024
Optimal Trip DestinationCardiac Arrest - Post-Cardiac Arrest CareStrong SupportiveModerate SupportiveApr 24, 2024
Balanced crystalloidsTrauma - General Major Trauma CareModerate NeutralNot yet GradedApr 24, 2024
ETCO2 to guide terminationCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareModerate SupportiveNot yet GradedApr 16, 2024
Telestroke consultStroke-CVA-TIA - Stroke-CVA-TIAModerate SupportiveNot yet GradedApr 16, 2024
Normal salineCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareStrong NeutralNot yet GradedMar 29, 2024
Normal salineTrauma - General Major Trauma CareModerate NeutralNot yet GradedMar 25, 2024
BCLSPediatric Cardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareModerate SupportiveNot yet GradedMar 25, 2024
NorepinephrineCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareModerate NeutralNot yet GradedFeb 28, 2024
Rapid Sequence InductionAdvanced Airway Management - Medication for Airway ManagementModerate NeutralModerate SupportiveFeb 28, 2024
3 Sided/Occlusive DressingTrauma - Chest TraumaWeak NeutralNot yet GradedFeb 20, 2024
Traction Splint for femurTrauma - Extremity TraumaModerate SupportiveNot yet GradedFeb 20, 2024
IV SteroidsRespiratory Distress (SOB) - COPDModerate NeutralStrong SupportiveFeb 20, 2024
Direct to CTStroke-CVA-TIA - Stroke-CVA-TIAModerate SupportiveModerate NeutralFeb 6, 2024
Pre-arrival notification/planStroke-CVA-TIA - Stroke-CVA-TIAStrong SupportiveNot yet GradedFeb 6, 2024
Bypass to EVT capable centreStroke-CVA-TIA - Stroke-CVA-TIAStrong NeutralNot yet GradedFeb 6, 2024
HEMSCardiac Arrest - Post-Cardiac Arrest CareModerate SupportiveNot yet GradedFeb 5, 2024
RIC (remote ischemic conditioning)Stroke-CVA-TIA - Stroke-CVA-TIAStrong NeutralNot yet GradedFeb 5, 2024
Balanced crystalloidsCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareStrong NeutralNot yet GradedFeb 5, 2024
TIA ScoreStroke-CVA-TIA - Stroke-CVA-TIAStrong SupportiveWeak SupportiveJan 28, 2024
Vector changeCardiac Arrest - VF/VT-Pulseless (Shock Advised)Strong NeutralModerate SupportiveJan 28, 2024
Intra-arrest transport (load and go)Cardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareStrong NeutralModerate NeutralJan 27, 2024
Restricted CrystalloidsPediatric Trauma (ABCs/Major) - Pediatric General Trauma CareModerate SupportiveNot yet GradedOct 31, 2023
Aggressive CrystalloidsPediatric Trauma (ABCs/Major) - Pediatric General Trauma CareModerate AgainstNot yet GradedOct 31, 2023
Delayed DefibrillationEnvironmental Emergency - Hypothermic Cardiac ArrestModerate NeutralNot yet GradedOct 20, 2023
IntubationTrauma - Traumatic Brain InjuryStrong NeutralModerate AgainstSep 27, 2023
PrenotificationSepsis - Sepsis SyndromeStrong SupportiveModerate SupportiveSep 15, 2023
Epinephrine-NebulizedPediatric Respiratory Distress (SOB) - Pediatric StridorModerate SupportiveWeak SupportiveSep 15, 2023
Identification tools- qSOFASepsis - Sepsis SyndromeStrong SupportiveStrong NeutralSep 15, 2023
Post-ROSC BundleCardiac Arrest - Post-Cardiac Arrest CareModerate NeutralNot yet GradedSep 15, 2023
Soft collarTrauma - Spinal InjuryModerate NeutralNot yet GradedSep 15, 2023
CalciumCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareModerate AgainstNot yet GradedSep 15, 2023
Tranexamic acid poly trauma including TBITrauma - Traumatic Brain InjuryStrong SupportiveStrong NeutralJul 18, 2023
Fluid ResuscitationTrauma - General Major Trauma CareModerate NeutralWeak NeutralJul 18, 2023
BenzodiazepinesPediatric Psychiatric - Agitated/CrisisModerate SupportiveNot yet GradedJul 18, 2023
AntipsychoticsPediatric Psychiatric - Agitated/CrisisWeak SupportiveNot yet GradedJul 18, 2023
KetaminePediatric Psychiatric - Agitated/CrisisModerate SupportiveNot yet GradedJul 18, 2023
ATLSPediatric Trauma (ABCs/Major) - Pediatric General Trauma CareModerate NeutralNot yet GradedJun 21, 2023
Calcium (suspected hyper K)Cardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareStrong AgainstNot yet GradedJun 21, 2023
Tranexamic acid for isolated TBITrauma - Traumatic Brain InjuryStrong SupportiveStrong NeutralJun 21, 2023
Termination ResuscitationPediatric Cardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareModerate NeutralModerate SupportiveMay 24, 2023
Oxygen-titratedCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareModerate NeutralNot yet GradedMay 22, 2023
Chest pain prediction toolChest Pain - ACS/Suspected Cardiac OriginStrong NeutralStrong SupportiveApr 26, 2023
ETCO2 to guide defibrillationCardiac Arrest - VF/VT-Pulseless (Shock Advised)Moderate NeutralNot yet GradedApr 22, 2023
Crystalloid InfusionSepsis - Septic ShockStrong NeutralModerate NeutralApr 22, 2023
KetaminePsychiatric - Agitated/CrisisStrong AgainstStrong SupportiveApr 13, 2023
12-Lead ECGChest Pain - Chest Pain (Cocaine/Stimulant Ingestion)Weak SupportiveWeak NeutralMar 31, 2023
NaHCO3 in special casesCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareModerate NeutralNot yet GradedMar 31, 2023
Percutaneous CricothyrotomyAdvanced Airway Management - Airway Management (Non-intubation)Moderate NeutralModerate AgainstFeb 27, 2023
Hypertension ControlStroke-CVA-TIA - Stroke-CVA-TIAStrong NeutralStrong SupportiveFeb 27, 2023
Head-up CPRCardiac Arrest - General Cardiac Arrest CareModerate SupportiveNot yet GradedFeb 19, 2023
SuctionAirway Emergency - Foreign Body Obstruction(Complete/Partial)Moderate SupportiveNot yet GradedFeb 19, 2023