Protocol 2-077 - Altered Mental Status

CMH EMS & MIH Protocols

EMD:

No specific protocol.

EMR:

Consider and correct treatable causes:
Blood glucose symptoms: Refer to Protocol 2-506 - Hyperglycemia or Protocol 2-572 - Hypoglycemia.
Cardiac symptoms: Refer to Protocol 2-220 - Chest Pain / Suspected Cardiac Event.
Cold or heat symptoms: Refer to Protocol 2-594 - Hypothermia or Protocol 2-550 - Hyperthermia.
Dizziness, headache, or stroke symptoms: Refer to Protocol 2-880 - Suspected Stroke.
Hypoxia or respiratory symptoms: Refer to Protocol 2-770 - Respiratory Distress,
Poisoning, overdose, or toxins symptoms: Refer to Protocol 2-638 - Overdose / Toxic Ingestion,
Trauma or hypovolemia symptoms: Refer to Protocol 2-451 - General Trauma Management.

EMT:

Ensure completion of applicable items above.

AEMT:

Ensure completion of applicable items above.

RN:

Ensure completion of all applicable items above.

Medic:

Ensure completion of all applicable items above.

CP:

Ensure completion of all applicable items above.

NEMSIS Protocol: 9914113 - Medical-Altered Mental Status

Citations:

Protocol 9-010 - References

Change Log:

Date	Link to previous version	Description of change
04/28/23		Created this protocol from content found in 2-924 (Universal Patient Care) at the request of Dr. Butvilas on 3/24/23. Dizziness is specifically listed as an indication to refer to Stroke assessment and treatment.

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