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**12-A-4 Focal seizure (alert) | **12-A-4 Focal seizure (alert) | ||
**12-A-5 Impending seizure (aura) | **12-A-5 Impending seizure (aura) | ||
− | ***Suffixes: E= | + | ***Suffixes: E=Epileptic or previous seizure diagnosis |
*Protocol 13: Diabetic Problems | *Protocol 13: Diabetic Problems | ||
+ | **13-D-1 Unconscious | ||
+ | **13-C-1 Not alert | ||
+ | **13-C-2 Abnormal behavior | ||
+ | **13-C-3 Abnormal breathing | ||
+ | **13-A-1 Alert and behaving normally | ||
+ | ***Suffixes: C=Combative or aggressive | ||
*Protocol 14: Drowning (near)/Diving/SCUBA Accident | *Protocol 14: Drowning (near)/Diving/SCUBA Accident | ||
+ | **14-D-1 Unconscious or arrest | ||
+ | **14-D-2 Not alert | ||
+ | **14-D-3 Diving or suspected neck injury | ||
+ | **14-D-4 SCUBA accident | ||
+ | **14-C-1 Alert with abnormal breathing | ||
+ | **14-B-1 Alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) | ||
+ | **14-B-2 Unknown status/other codes not applicable | ||
+ | **14-A-1 Alert and breathing normally (no injuries and out of water) | ||
*Protocol 15: Electrocution/Lightning | *Protocol 15: Electrocution/Lightning | ||
+ | **15-E-1 Not breathing/ineffective breathing | ||
+ | **15-D-1 Unconscious | ||
+ | **15-D-2 Not disconnected from power | ||
+ | **15-D-3 Power not off or hazard present | ||
+ | **15-D-4 Extreme fall (≥30 ft/10 m) | ||
+ | **15-D-5 Long fall | ||
+ | **15-D-6 Not alert | ||
+ | **15-D-7 Abnormal breathing | ||
+ | **15-D-8 Unknown status/other codes not applicable | ||
+ | **15-C-1 Alert and breathing normally | ||
+ | ***Suffixes: E=Electrocution, L=Lightning | ||
*Protocol 16: Eye Problems/Injuries | *Protocol 16: Eye Problems/Injuries | ||
+ | **16-D-1 Not alert | ||
+ | **16-B-1 Severe eye injuries | ||
+ | **16-A-1 Moderate eye injuries | ||
+ | **16-A-2 Minor eye injuries | ||
+ | **16-A-3 Medical eye problems | ||
*Protocol 17: Falls | *Protocol 17: Falls | ||
+ | **17-D-1 Extreme fall (≥30 ft/10 m) | ||
+ | **17-D-2 Unconscious or arrest | ||
+ | **17-D-3 Not alert | ||
+ | **17-D-4 Chest or neck injury (with difficulty breathing) | ||
+ | **17-D-5 Long fall | ||
+ | **17-B-1 Possibly dangerous body area | ||
+ | **17-B-2 Serious hemorrhage | ||
+ | **17-B-3 Unknown status/other codes not applicable | ||
+ | **17-A-1 Not dangerous body area | ||
+ | **17-A-2 Non-recent (≥6 hours) injuries (without priority symptoms) | ||
+ | **17-A-3 Public assist (no injuries and no priority symptoms) | ||
+ | ***Suffixes: G=On the ground or floor, J=Jumper (suicide attempt) | ||
*Protocol 18: Headache | *Protocol 18: Headache | ||
+ | **18-C-1 Not alert | ||
+ | **18-C-2 Abnormal breathing | ||
+ | **18-C-3 Speech problems | ||
+ | **18-C-4 Sudden onset of severe pain | ||
+ | **18-C-5 Numbness | ||
+ | **18-C-6 Paralysis | ||
+ | **18-C-7 Change in behavior (≤3 hours) | ||
+ | **18-B-1 Unknown status/other codes not applicable | ||
+ | **18-A-1 Breathing normally | ||
*Protocol 19: Heart Problems/AICD | *Protocol 19: Heart Problems/AICD |
Revision as of 21:44, 25 October 2013
Summary
This page is a listing of the dispatch determinants (codes) utilized in the Priority Dispatching™ system by the National Academy of Emergency Dispatch™ (NAED™). It includes the alphanumeric codes such as 1-D-1 (i.e. 1-Delta-1), the generic text descriptors for each code, and any applicable suffixes (special situations). This list is current as of the following Priority Dispatch™ versions: MPDS® v12.2, FPDS® v5 and PPDS® v4.1.
EMS
- Protocol 1: Abdominal Pain/Problems
- 1-D-1 Not alert
- 1-C-1 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) ≥50 years old
- 1-C-2 Known aortic aneurysm
- 1-C-3 Fainting or near fainting ≥50 years old
- 1-C-4 Females with fainting or near fainting 12-50 years old
- 1-C-5 Males with pain above navel ≥35 years old
- 1-C-6 Females with pain above navel ≥ 45 years old
- 1-A-1 Abdominal pain
- Protocol 2: Allergies (Reactions)/Envenomations (Stings/Bites)
- 2-E-1 Ineffective breathing
- 2-D-1 Not alert
- 2-D-2 Difficulty speaking between breaths
- 2-D-3 Swarming attack (bee, wasp, hornet)
- 2-D-4 Snakebite
- 2-C-1 Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- 2-C-2 History of severe allergic reaction
- 2-B-1 Unknown status/other codes not applicable
- 2-A-1 No difficulty breathing or swallowing (rash, hives or itching may be present)
- 2-A-2 Spider bite
- Suffixes: I=Injection administered or advised, M=Medication administered or advised
- Protocol 3: Animal Bites/Attacks
- 3-D-1 Unconscious or arrest
- 3-D-2 Not alert
- 3-D-3 Chest or neck injury (with difficulty breathing)
- 3-D-4 Dangerous body area
- 3-D-5 Large animal
- 3-D-6 Exotic animal
- 3-D-7 Attack of multiple animals
- 3-B-1 Possibly dangerous body area
- 3-B-2 Serious hemorrhage
- 3-B-3 Unknown status/other codes not applicable
- 3-A-1 Not dangerous body area
- 3-A-2 Non-recent (≥6 hours) injuries (without priority symptoms)
- 3-A-3 Superficial bites
- Protocol 4: Assault/Sexual Assault
- 4-D-1 Unconscious or arrest
- 4-D-2 Not alert
- 4-D-3 Chest or neck injury (with difficulty breathing)
- 4-D-4 Multiple victims
- 4-B-1 Possibly dangerous body area
- 4-B-2 Serious hemorrhage
- 4-B-3 Unknown status/other codes not applicable
- 4-A-1 Not dangerous body area
- 4-A-2 Non-recent (≥6 hours) injuries (without priority symptoms)
- Suffixes: A=Assault, S=Sexual assault
- Protocol 5: Back Pain (Non-Traumatic or Non-Recent Trauma)
- 5-D-1 Not alert
- 5-C-1 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) ≥50 years old
- 5-C-2 Known aortic aneurysm
- 5-C-3 Fainting or nearly fainting ≥50 years old
- 5-A-1 Non-traumatic back pain
- 5-A-2 Non-recent (≥6 hours) traumatic back pain (without priority symptoms)
- Protocol 6: Breathing Problems
- 6-E-1 Ineffective breathing
- 6-D-1 Not alert
- 6-D-2 Difficulty speaking between breaths
- 6-D-3 Changing color
- 6-D-4 Clammy
- 6-C-1 Abnormal breathing
- Suffixes: A=Asthma history
- Protocol 7: Burns (Scalds)/Explosion (Blast)
- 7-E-1 Person on fire
- 7-D-1 Multiple victims
- 7-D-2 Unconscious or arrest
- 7-D-3 Not alert
- 7-D-4 Difficulty speaking between breaths
- 7-C-1 Building fire with persons reported inside
- 7-C-2 Difficulty breathing
- 7-C-3 Burns ≥18% body area
- 7-C-4 Significant facial burns
- 7-B-1 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms)
- 7-B-2 Unknown status/other codes not applicable
- 7-A-1 Burns <18% body area
- 7-A-2 Fire alarm (unknown situation)
- 7-A-3 Sunburn or minor burns (≤ hand size)
- Suffixes: E=Explosion, F=Fire present, W=Fireworks
- Protocol 8: Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/HAZMAT/CBRN
- 8-D-1 Unconscious or arrest
- 8-D-2 Not alert
- 8-D-3 Difficulty speaking between breaths
- 8-D-4 Multiple victims
- 8-D-5 Unknown status/other codes not applicable
- 8-C-1 Alert with difficulty breathing
- 8-B-1 Alert without difficulty breathing
- 8-Ω-1 Carbon monoxide detector alarm (without priority symptoms)
- Suffixes: B=Biological, C=Chemical, G=Smell of gas/fumes, M=Carbon Monoxide, N=Nuclear, R=Radiological, S=Suicide attempt (carbon monoxide), U=Unknown
- Protocol 9: Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death
- 9-E-1 Not breathing at all
- 9-E-2 Breathing uncertain (agonal)
- 9-E-3 Hanging
- 9-E-4 Strangulation
- 9-E-5 Suffocation
- 9-E-6 Underwater
- 9-D-1 Ineffective breathing
- 9-D-2 Obvious or expected death questionable
- 9-B-1 Obvious death unquestionable (a through k)
- 9-Ω-1 Expected death unquestionable (x through z)
- Suffixes: a=Cold and stiff in a warm environment, b=Decapitation, c=Decomposition, d=Incineration, e=Non-recent death, f=Injuries obviously incompatible with life, g=Submersion (>6 hours), x=Terminal illness, y=DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order
- Note: Local medical direction may permit additional suffixes for 9-B-1 (designated with letters h through k) and an additional suffix for 9-Ω-1 (designated letter z) specifying indicators determined by the medical director.
- Protocol 10: Chest Pain (Non-Traumatic)
- 10-D-1 Not alert
- 10-D-2 Difficulty speaking between breaths
- 10-D-3 Changing color
- 10-D-4 Clammy
- 10-C-1 Abnormal breathing
- 10-C-2 Heart attack or angina history
- 10-C-3 Cocaine
- 10-C-4 Breathing normally ≥35 years old
- 10-A-1 Breathing normally <35 years old
- Protocol 11: Choking
- 11-E-1 Complete obstruction/ineffective breathing
- 11-D-1 Abnormal breathing (partial obstruction)
- 11-D-2 Not alert
- 11-A-1 Not choking now (can talk or cry, is alert and breathing normally)
- Protocol 12: Convulsions/Seizures
- 12-D-1 Not breathing
- 12-D-2 Continuous or multiple seizures
- 12-D-3 Agonal/ineffective breathing
- 12-D-4 Effective breathing not verified, patient ≥35 years old
- 12-C-1 Focal seizure (not alert)
- 12-C-2 Pregnancy
- 12-C-3 Diabetic
- 12-C-4 Not seizing now and effective breathing verified (>6 years old, confirmed no seizure disorder)
- 12-C-5 History of stroke or brain tumor
- 12-C-6 Overdose/poisoning (ingestion)
- 12-C-7 Atypical seizure
- 12-B-1 Effective breathing not verified <35 years old
- 12-A-1 Not seizing now and effective breathing verified (known seizure disorder)
- 12-A-2 Not seizing now and effective breathing verified (seizure disorder unknown)
- 12-A-3 Not seizing now and effective breathing verified (≤6 years old, confirmed no seizure disorder)
- 12-A-4 Focal seizure (alert)
- 12-A-5 Impending seizure (aura)
- Suffixes: E=Epileptic or previous seizure diagnosis
- Protocol 13: Diabetic Problems
- 13-D-1 Unconscious
- 13-C-1 Not alert
- 13-C-2 Abnormal behavior
- 13-C-3 Abnormal breathing
- 13-A-1 Alert and behaving normally
- Suffixes: C=Combative or aggressive
- Protocol 14: Drowning (near)/Diving/SCUBA Accident
- 14-D-1 Unconscious or arrest
- 14-D-2 Not alert
- 14-D-3 Diving or suspected neck injury
- 14-D-4 SCUBA accident
- 14-C-1 Alert with abnormal breathing
- 14-B-1 Alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water)
- 14-B-2 Unknown status/other codes not applicable
- 14-A-1 Alert and breathing normally (no injuries and out of water)
- Protocol 15: Electrocution/Lightning
- 15-E-1 Not breathing/ineffective breathing
- 15-D-1 Unconscious
- 15-D-2 Not disconnected from power
- 15-D-3 Power not off or hazard present
- 15-D-4 Extreme fall (≥30 ft/10 m)
- 15-D-5 Long fall
- 15-D-6 Not alert
- 15-D-7 Abnormal breathing
- 15-D-8 Unknown status/other codes not applicable
- 15-C-1 Alert and breathing normally
- Suffixes: E=Electrocution, L=Lightning
- Protocol 16: Eye Problems/Injuries
- 16-D-1 Not alert
- 16-B-1 Severe eye injuries
- 16-A-1 Moderate eye injuries
- 16-A-2 Minor eye injuries
- 16-A-3 Medical eye problems
- Protocol 17: Falls
- 17-D-1 Extreme fall (≥30 ft/10 m)
- 17-D-2 Unconscious or arrest
- 17-D-3 Not alert
- 17-D-4 Chest or neck injury (with difficulty breathing)
- 17-D-5 Long fall
- 17-B-1 Possibly dangerous body area
- 17-B-2 Serious hemorrhage
- 17-B-3 Unknown status/other codes not applicable
- 17-A-1 Not dangerous body area
- 17-A-2 Non-recent (≥6 hours) injuries (without priority symptoms)
- 17-A-3 Public assist (no injuries and no priority symptoms)
- Suffixes: G=On the ground or floor, J=Jumper (suicide attempt)
- Protocol 18: Headache
- 18-C-1 Not alert
- 18-C-2 Abnormal breathing
- 18-C-3 Speech problems
- 18-C-4 Sudden onset of severe pain
- 18-C-5 Numbness
- 18-C-6 Paralysis
- 18-C-7 Change in behavior (≤3 hours)
- 18-B-1 Unknown status/other codes not applicable
- 18-A-1 Breathing normally
- Protocol 19: Heart Problems/AICD
- Protocol 20: Heat/Cold Exposure
- Protocol 21: Hemorrhage/Laceration
- Protocol 22: Inaccessible Incident/Other Entrapments (Non-Vehicle)
- Protocol 23: Overdose/Poisoning (Ingestion)
- Protocol 24: Pregnancy/Childbirth/Miscarriage
- Protocol 25: Psychiatric/Abnormal Behavior/Suicide Attempt
- Protocol 26: Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis)
- Protocol 27: Stab/Gunshot/Penetrating Trauma
- Protocol 28: Stroke (CVA)/Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Protocol 29: Traffic/Transportation Incidents
- Protocol 30: Traumatic Injuries (Specific)
- Protocol 31: Unconscious/Fainting (Near)
- Protocol 32: Unknown Problem (Man Down)
- Protocol 33: Transfer/Interfacility/Palliative Care
Fire
- Protocol 51: Aircraft Emergency
- 51-D-1 Aircraft crash on land (Alert III)
- 51-D-2 Aircraft crash involving structure (Alert III)
- 51-D-3 Aircraft fire/recovery on ground (Alert III)
- 51-D-4 Coastal water aircraft emergency
- 51-D-5 Inland water aircraft emergency
- 51-D-6 Oceanic water aircraft emergency
- 51-C-1 Aircraft incoming - full emergency (Alert II)
- 51-C-2 Aircraft incoming - minor emergency (Alert II)
- 51-B-1 Unknown situation (investigation)
- 51-A-1 Stand by
- 51-Ω-1 Airborne aircraft
- Suffixes: L=Large aircraft, M=Military aircraft, S=Small aircraft, U=Unknown
- Protocol 52: Alarms
- Protocol 53: Citizen Assist/Service Call
- Protocol 54: Confined Space/Structure Collapse
- Protocol 55: Electrical Hazard
- Protocol 56: Elevator/Escalator Rescue
- Protocol 57: Explosion
- Protocol 58: Extrication/Entrapped (Machinery, Vehicle)
- Protocol 59: Fuel Spill
- Protocol 60: Gas Leak/Gas Odor (Natural and LP Gases)
- Protocol 61: HAZMAT
- Protocol 62: High Angle Rescue
- Protocol 63: Lightning Strike (Investigation)
- Protocol 64: Marine Fire
- Protocol 65: Mutual Aid/Assist Outside Agency
- Protocol 66: Odor (Strange/Unknown)
- Protocol 67: Outside Fire
- Protocol 68: Smoke Investigation (Outside)
- Protocol 69: Structure Fire
- Protocol 70: Train and Rail Collision/Derailment
- Protocol 71: Vehicle Fire
- Protocol 72: Water Rescue
- Protocol 73: Watercraft in Distress
- Protocol 74: Suspicious Package
- Protocol 75: Train and Rail Fire
Police
Note: For all protocols, an affix of "OCI" in the dispatch code indicates "Officer Created Incident" (e.g. 103OCI - Administrative). An affix of "X" indicates call was transferred to an outside agency (e.g. 105X - Animal).
- Protocol 101: Abduction/Kidnapping
- Protocol 102: Abuse/Abandonment/Neglect
- Protocol 103: Administrative
- Protocol 104: Alarms
- Protocol 105: Animal
- Protocol 106: Assault/Sexual Assault
- Protocol 107: Assist Other Agencies
- Protocol 108: Bomb Found/Suspicious Package
- Protocol 109: Bomb Threat
- 109-D-1 High Occupancy
- 109-D-2 Low Occupancy
- 109-Ω-1 Information
- 109-Ω-2 Referral
- Protocol 110: Burglary (Break and Enter)/Home Invasion
- 110-E-1 Immediate life threat
- 110-E-2 Person in danger (no immediate life threat)
- 110-D-1 Burglary (break and enter)
- 110-D-2 Home invasion
- 110-B-1 Past burglary (break and enter)
- 110-B-2 Past home invasion
- 110-Ω-1 Information
- 110-Ω-1 Referral
- Suffixes: C=Club, E=Explosive, G=Gun, K=Knife, O=Other
- Protocol 111: Damage/Vandalism/Mischief
- Protocol 112: Deceased Person
- Protocol 113: Disturbance/Nuisance
- Protocol 114: Domestic Disturbance/Violence
- 114-D-1 Physical
- 114-D-2 Verbal
- 114-B-1 Past physical
- 114-B-2 Past verbal
- 114-Ω-1 Referral
- 114-Ω-2 Information
- Protocol 115: Driving Under the Influence
- Protocol 116: Drugs
- Protocol 117: Explosion
- Protocol 118: Fraud/Deception
- Protocol 119: Harassment/Stalking/Threat
- Protocol 120: Indecency/Lewdness
- Protocol 121: Mental Disorder (Behavior Problems)
- Protocol 122: Miscellaneous
- Protocol 123: Missing/Runaway/Found Person
- Protocol 124: Officer Needs Assistance
- Protocol 125: Public Service
- Protocol 126: Robbery/Carjacking
- Protocol 127: Suicidal Person/Attempted Suicide
- 127-E-1 Immediate life threat
- 127-E-2 Person in danger (no immediate life threat)
- 127-D-1 Attempted suicide
- 127-D-2 Threatening suicide
- 127-B-1 Past attempted suicide
- 127-B-2 Past threatening suicide
- 127-Ω-1 Information
- 127-Ω-2 Referral
- Suffixes: C=Club, E=Explosive, G=Gun, K=Knife, O=Other
- Protocol 128: Supplemental
- 128-B-1 Suspect
- 128-B-2 Evidence
- 128-A-1 Weapons
- 128-A-2 Vehicle
- 128-A-3 Items
- 128-A-4 Other information
- 128-Ω-1 Referral
- Protocol 129: Suspicious/Wanted
- Protocol 130: Theft/Larceny
- Protocol 131: Traffic/Transportation Accident (Crash)
- Protocol 132: Traffic Violation/Complaint/Hazard
- Protocol 133: Trespassing/Unwanted
- Protocol 134: Unknown (3rd Party)
- 134-E-1 Immediate life threat
- 134-E-2 Person in danger (no immediate life threat)
- 134-D-1 Unknown (3rd party)
- 134-Ω-1 Information
- 134-Ω-2 Referral
- Protocol 135: Weapons/Firearms
- 135-E-1 Immediate life threat
- 135-E-2 Person in danger (no immediate life threat)
- 135-D-1 Display (with suspect)
- 135-D-2 Shots fired (with suspect)
- 135-C-1 Shots fired (suspect not seen)
- 135-C-2 Carrying concealed weapon
- 135-B-1 Past weapons incident
- 135-B-2 Past shots fired (suspect not seen)
- 135-Ω-1 Information
- 135-Ω-2 Referral
- Suffixes: C=Club, E=Explosive, G=Gun, K=Knife, O=Other
- Protocol 136: Active Assailant (Shooter)
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