Clinical Guidelines Resources
Clear, evidence-based recommendations to help EMS providers deliver safe, effective care for patients with opioid use disorder—from withdrawal management to follow-up planning.
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MN Bridge EMS Implementation Guide
This guide lays out the operational steps EMS agencies need to implement buprenorphine treatment protocols effectively in the field.
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MN Bridge EMS Field Initiation Protocol
Protocol for paramedics working in a 911 or community paramedic response team to initiate buprenorphine in the field for patients experiencing acute opioid withdrawal, either due to cessation of […]
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Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS) Guide
Clinical Guidelines, Education & TrainingA practical tool for assessing opioid withdrawal symptoms using the COWS scoring system, with guidance on scoring, interpretation, and clinical judgment—ideal for EMS and ED providers initiating buprenorphine. Includes […]
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MN Bridge EMS Field Initiation Protocol
Clinical Guidelines, EMS OperationsProtocol for paramedics working in a 911 or community paramedic response team to initiate buprenorphine in the field for patients experiencing acute opioid withdrawal, either due to cessation of […]
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