Protocols that are written for the standard prehospital EMS response are not suited to the care provided during interfacility transport.

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Protocols for prehospital EMS responses are designed for emergencies that occur outside of medical facilities, while interfacility transport involves the transfer of stable patients between medical facilities. The care provided during interfacility transport may require a different set of protocols that are specific to the patient's condition and the type of equipment available.

Protocols That Are Written for the Standard Prehospital EMS Response