VAO Clinical Protocols

Full Set Clinical Protocols (updated Dec 2011)

Approach to Incident

Decreased Conscious State

Chest Pain

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac Arrest (with Heartstart 3000)

Cardiac Arrest (with Heartstream
Forerunner or MRL AED)

Cardiac Arrest (with FRx2)

Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)

Trauma (Other Than BTLS)

Pain Relief

Shortness of Breath

Allergies, Bites & Stings

Hypothermia and Diving Injuries (Barotrauma)

Maternity

APPENDIX 1 - Paediatric Chart

APPENDIX 2 - Guidelines for Paediatric Assessment

APPENDIX 3 - Contraindications for Drug Administration

APPENDIX 4 - Guidelines for Burn Assessment

APPENDIX 5 - Guidelines for Initiuation and Continuation of CPR

APPENDIX 6 - Guidelines for Spinal Chord Assessmnent

Pharmacology Protocols
for VAO-Administerable Drugs

Salbutamol

Penthrane (methoxyflurane)

Entonox

Panadeine Forte

Glucotol

Asprin

Oxygen

Adrenaline Tartrate (EpiPen)

Clinical Instruction Sheets

Patient Examination

Health and Safety

Physical Examination of a Patient (Secondary Survey)

Palpate and Record a Radial Pulse

Palpate and Record a Carotid Pulse

Palpate a Brachial Pulse

Measure and Record Systolic Blood Pressure by Palpation

Measure and Record Arterial Blood Pressure by Auscultation

Chest Auscultation

Respiratory Status Assessment

Conscious Status Assessment

Perfusion Status Assessment

Random Blood Glucose (RBG) Analysis - Glucose Colour Test Reagent Strip

Performing a Random Blood Glucose Analysis – Precision Glucometer

Calibrating the Precision Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Perform a Sensory – Motor Spinal Examination

Airway Management

Clearning the Upper Airway of Obstruction

Triple Airway Manoeuvre (Including Jaw Thrust)

Insertion of Oropharyngeal (OP) Airway

Insertion of a Nasopharyngeal Airway

Mechanical Suction ‘Y’ Suction Catheter

Mechanical Suction Yankauer Rigid Sucker

Stable Side Position (Lateral Position)

Choking Patient

Airway Clearance – Back Blows

Airway Clearance – Abdominal Thrusts (Adults Only)

Airway Clearance – Lateral Chest Thrusts (Infant of Child)

Resuscitation

Expired Air Resuscitation (EAR)

CPR Adult Single Rescuer

CPR Adult Two Rescuers

CPR Child/1-14 years

Performing a precordial thump

Oxygen Therapy and Ventilation

Application of a rigid face mask

IPPV with closed circuit resuscitator

IPPV with bag mask valve (BVM) resuscitator - Adult

IPPV with bag mask valve (BVM) resuscitator - Paediatric

Applying assisted IPPV with positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP)

Oxygen by disposable face mask

Oxygen by nasal cannula

Performing gentle lateral pressure in severe asthma

Assemble and check oxy-resuscitator

Drug Administration

Methoxyflurane via analgiser inhaler

Nebulised salbutamol - via aerosol mask

Drawing up - glass ampoule

Drawing up - plastic ampoule

EpiPen administration

Bandages, Knots and Dressings

Tie a reef knot

Tie a clove hitch

Application of an arm sling

Application of a high arm sling (St John sling)

Application of a collar and cuff sling

Triangular bandage (figure of eight) around feet and ankles

Application of a roller bandage (simple spiral)

Applications of a combined pad and bandage to a limb

Control external bleeding on a limb

Preserver severed parts

Splinting

Application of an air splint

Application of a cervical collar

Anatomical splinting (lower limbs)

Application of a cardboard splint

Application of a Donway splint

Application of an Oregon Spine Splint II (OSSII)

Helmet removal

Policies, Procedures & Forms
for Volunteer Ambulance Officers

VAO Information Update (online version)

VAO Information Update (paper version)

Volunteer Program Policy

Case Feedback Request Form

VAO Uniform Request Form

Volunteer Manual (2008)

Ambulance Report Form Manual

Driving Standards (3.7Mb)

Infection Control Manual

Claim Form for Reimbusement of Expenses

Employee Assistance Program Online Assistance

Prevention of Workplace Harassment, Victimisation and Discrimination Policy

Fatigue Management Policy

Fatigue Management Procedure

Fit for Duty Booklet (Fatigue Management)

Other Documents
for Volunteer Ambulance Officers

Full set VAO Protocols

Symbols for CALD & Non-Verbal Clients

MCI Triage Plan (April 2006)

What is (and is not) harassment, victimisation and discrimination?

HREOC Fact Sheet: Workplace Bullying

Forward DHHS Email to Personal Email Account