Book 35 - EMS Field Manual - LAFD Training
Book 35 - EMS Field Manual - LAFD Training
Book 35 - EMS Field Manual - LAFD Training
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Preface<br />
The <strong>EMS</strong> <strong>Field</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>, <strong>LAFD</strong> <strong>Book</strong> <strong>35</strong>, is intended to serve as a convenient<br />
reference for all Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)<br />
Fire Department personnel.<br />
The condensed information contained herein was generated from existing<br />
policies and procedures that govern <strong>LAFD</strong> <strong>EMS</strong> operations. Members are<br />
required to maintain a thorough knowledge of Department of Health Services<br />
(DHS) and <strong>LAFD</strong> policies and procedures. To maintain a high standard of<br />
expertise, as qualified health care professionals, a periodic review of these<br />
writings is recommended.<br />
Excerpts from the (DHS) Prehospital Care Policy <strong>Manual</strong> (<strong>LAFD</strong> <strong>Book</strong> 33),<br />
DHS Medical Guidelines, <strong>LAFD</strong> <strong>Training</strong> Bulletins, Departmental Bulletins,<br />
<strong>LAFD</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> of Operation, and <strong>EMS</strong> Updates were utilized in the compilation<br />
of this manual.<br />
<strong>Book</strong> <strong>35</strong> is subject to periodic revisions as policy andlor procedures change.<br />
If field personnel identify areas that may require clarification or revision, please<br />
contact the Quality Improvement Section at (2 13) 485-7 153.
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