MD Medical Protocols for EMS

The Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services is the official and definitive reference manual for all Maryland EMS clinicians, including emergency medical responders (EMR); emergency medical technicians (EMT); cardiac rescue technicians (CRT); and paramedics. Updated annually, the Maryland EMS protocols include, but are not limited to, information governing general patient care; treatment protocols; pharmacology (ALS and BLS); procedures; interfacility transport and care; pilot programs; optional supplemental protocols; and research protocols.

This Android app puts the Maryland EMS Protocols in the palm of your hand, allowing you to search, navigate and view all protocols with no internet connection required, as all protocol information is built into the application on install.

• View The Full 2026 Protocol Book on your Android device with interactive table of contents and hyperlinks
• Search and Navigate the 2026 Protocols using expanding/collapsing menus for each protocol section and get to the information you need more quickly
• Calculate Brief Alcohol Withdrawal Scale score using our new calculator and view appropriate BLS/ALS guidance

The complete Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services are also available online at www.miemss.org. Protocols are occasionally amended during the year. The edition date appears in the lower portion of the page and in the bottom section of the app's home screen; please check the MIEMSS website to ensure you have the most current version.

Recent changes:
• 7/17/26 - New protocol changes / corrections
• 7/17/26 - Protocol search results sorted to match table-of-contents
• Protocol Search system built into Protocol List, pre-indexed for instantaneous results
• Brief Alcohol Withdrawal Scale calculator developed for quick BLS/ALS guidance based on symptoms observed
• 2026 Protocols/Images/search-index pre-installed into the app continuing to require no internet connection
• Home screen respects light/dark mode and includes version/date indication