Public Comment Form2026 Field Manual Alameda County EMS Agency

Public Comment Form

2026 Field Manual

Alameda County EMS Agency

Additional protocol changes were made based on initial public feedback. A shorter comment period is now open to review these updates:

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 - Friday, May 30th, 2025

2026 Field Manual Updates

Below is a list of proposed changes for the 2026 Field Manual. Please provide feedback, suggested edits, and any additional recommendations. Each text field has a 4000-character limit.

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BURN PATIENT CARE

Patient Care Policy (General)

Added a Rule of 1s definition earlier in the protocol
Updated pediatric fluid resuscitation guidance from drops per minute to drops per second
Additional language clarifies that cool running water is not expected to continue during transport

BURN PATIENT CRITERIA

Patient Care Policy (General)

Added an Adult and Pediatric column in the Burn Center Destination table to clarify that St. Francis does not accept pediatric burn patients
Updated the St. Francis phone number

OB/GYN EMERGENCIES

Patient Care Policy (Adult)

Added 'avoid unnecessary handling of the umbilical cord'

Opioid Withdrawal

Patient Care Policy (Adult).

Removed the 'preferred' transport destination language for Bridge facilities

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