Prehospital Emergency Care, Vol. 16, No. 4, Pages 571-571 

The National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) and the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT) believe that emergency medical services (EMS) systems should have protocols that allow EMS providers to terminate resuscitative efforts for certain adult patients in traumatic cardiopulmonary arrest. The guidelines suggest key points that should be contained in a termination of resuscitation protocol or guideline including emphasis on evacuation to definitive care; a specific period of time resuscitation should be attempted, support services available for the patient’s family and exception requirements for when termination is not appropriate.

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