EMS Protocols & Resources

Patient treatment protocols and professional resources for EMS personnel.

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A paramedic trainee is practicing providing oxygen

Multnomah County Emergency Medical Services provides medical oversight and overall coordination of the Multnomah County EMS system and is the EMS medical control authority for the county.

Patient Treatment Protocols

(Effective January 1, 2026)
For Multnomah County and participating agencies in Clackamas County.

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Other Resources

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POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)

Memos

EMS memos»

Responder Resources

Certification, Accreditation, Training

Professional

Research Articles and Data

Multnomah County 911 transports by hospital

Last reviewed April 9, 2026