Appendix 9-010 - References

Polk, Hickory, Cedar, & St Clair EMS Protocols

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Change Log:

Date	Link to previous version	Description of change
03/30/20	pdf	Added content from 9-010 - References.
01/19/21	pdf	Added references cited in 2020 AHA updates and interview with Dr. Nicholes.
02/18/21	pdf	Added American Stroke Association
03/24/21		Added more stroke resources.
06/15/21	pdf	Moved to emsprotocols.online
10/14/21	pdf	Added Flynn RSI checklist
10/14/21		Added ACLS and Scott entries from atropine research.
10/15/21		Added CMH policy stat order set for sepsis.
02/25/22	pdf	Added reference for Sibley (intranasal glucagon).
02/25/22		Added Sukovaty for targeted temperature management.
10/05/22	pdf	Added reference to Mathew, Kumar, Sahu, Wali, Aggarwal.

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