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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<p>EarsOn: /* Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma */</p>
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<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
03D09 Attack in Progress<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
<br />
D = ??<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
W = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B00 ? Inaccessible/Entrapment<br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Mechanical/Machinery - Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ??Override<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35<br />
28C12 ?? <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = ??<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
U = ?? Unknown Status<br />
X = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P= Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
31B01? Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
35E01 Acute Admission Arrest<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (50) ???? ===<br />
<pre><br />
50D04 Emergency Response Rostered<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP08 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
03D09 Attack in Progress<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
<br />
D = ??<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
W = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B00 ? Inaccessible/Entrapment<br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Mechanical/Machinery - Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35<br />
28C12 ?? <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = ??<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
U = ?? Unknown Status<br />
X = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P= Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
31B01? Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
35E01 Acute Admission Arrest<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (50) ???? ===<br />
<pre><br />
50D04 Emergency Response Rostered<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP08 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<p>EarsOn: /* Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
<br />
D = ??<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
W = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B00 ? Inaccessible/Entrapment<br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Mechanical/Machinery - Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35<br />
28C12 ?? <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = ??<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
U = ?? Unknown Status<br />
X = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P= Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
31B01? Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
35E01 Acute Admission Arrest<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (50) ???? ===<br />
<pre><br />
50D04 Emergency Response Rostered<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP08 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
2024-03-11T04:13:13Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
<br />
D = ??<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
W = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B00 ? Inaccessible/Entrapment<br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Mechanical/Machinery - Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35<br />
28C12 ?? <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = ??<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
U = ?? Unknown Status<br />
X = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P= Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
31B01? Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
35E01 Acute Admission Arrest<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (50) ???? ===<br />
<pre><br />
50D04 Emergency Response Rostered<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP08 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<p>EarsOn: /* Industrial / Machinery Accidents */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
<br />
D = ??<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
W = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B00 ? Inaccessible/Entrapment<br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Mechanical/Machinery - Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35<br />
28C12 ?? <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = ??<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
U = ?? Unknown Status<br />
X = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P= Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
35E01 Acute Admission Arrest<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (50) ???? ===<br />
<pre><br />
50D04 Emergency Response Rostered<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP08 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
<br />
D = ??<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
W = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Mechanical/Machinery - Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35<br />
28C12 ?? <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = ??<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
U = ?? Unknown Status<br />
X = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P= Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
35E01 Acute Admission Arrest<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (50) ???? ===<br />
<pre><br />
50D04 Emergency Response Rostered<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP08 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
EarsOn
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Wellington Region
2024-03-08T07:08:40Z
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<hr />
<div>== Wellington Free Ambulance & Rescue Helicopter ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
<br />
Wellington Free Ambulance's area covers from Peka Peka to the top of the Rimutakas South. They are now operating on Police Trunking Radio network, using Various UHF & VHF sites.<br />
<br />
'''Talkgroups'''<br />
<br />
'''22540''' - Wellington Main Dispatch Channel<br />
<br />
Dispatcher ID: 2000001<br />
<br />
'''22541''' - Patient Transfer<br />
<br />
Dispatcher ID: 2000002<br />
<br />
'''22542''' - Unknown<br />
<br />
Dispatcher ID: 2000003<br />
<br />
'''22543''' - Unknown<br />
<br />
'''22544''' - Unknown<br />
<br />
<br />
Portables Radios ID's are 21181xx<br />
<br />
Mobile radio ID's are 21164xx 21184xx<br />
<br />
Note 21st and 22nd Oct 2020 - Also have seen 2111xx, 2117xx. <br />
<br />
<br />
''' ESB Band '''<br />
<br />
All CTCSS are 233.6<br />
<br />
'''Search Pair:''' ''138.01250~143.9875MHz, FM Modulation, 12.5kHz Channel Spacing.''<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
!Frequency!!Channel!!Repeater<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|141.42500||align="center"|ESB 34||align="left"|Wrights Hill Wellington<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|141.38750||align="center"|ESB 31||align="left"|Mt Clime Hutt<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|141.40000||align="center"|ESB 32||align="left"|Puke Bay Kapiti<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|141.40000||align="center"|N/A||align="left"|Porirua<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|141.37500||align="center"|ESB 30||align="left"|Forest Heights Otaki<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|140.6500||align="center"|ESX 12||align="left"|Simplex<br />
|}<br />
'''423.1625 Wairarapa Link''' ''need confirmation this is still working''<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
{|class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="3"|Ambulances<br />
|-<br />
!Station!!Callsigns!!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|?||AWAT 1 || <br />
|-<br />
|Wellington Hospital ED||CAS 1||<br />
|-<br />
|Hutt Hospital ED||CAS 2||<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="4"|Lower Hutt<br />
|-<br />
|Lower Hutt 1,Lower Hutt 2||Emergency Ambulance<br />
|-<br />
|Lower Hutt 21, Lower Hutt 25||Patient Transfer Ambulance<br />
|-<br />
|Lower Hutt 91||Event Ambulance<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="3"|Newtown<br />
|-<br />
|Newtown 1||Emergency Ambulance<br />
|-<br />
|Newtown 21||Patient Transfer Ambulance<br />
|-<br />
|Paraparaumu||Paraparaumu 1,Paraparaumu 2,Paraparaumu 3||<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="3"|Porirua<br />
|-<br />
|Porirua 1, Porirua 2||Emergency Ambulance<br />
|-<br />
|Porirua 21||Patient Transfer Ambulance<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="3"|Thorndon<br />
|-<br />
|Thorndon 1,Thorndon 2||Emergency Ambulance<br />
|-<br />
|Thorndon 91||Patient Transfer Ambulance<br />
|-<br />
|Upper Hutt||Upper Hutt 1||<br />
|-<br />
|Wainuiomata||Wainuiomata 1||<br />
|-<br />
|||Rescue 1 (4x4 Rescue),Rescue 2 ||4x4 Rescue/workshop<br />
|-<br />
|||Oscar 1,Oscar 2,Oscar 3,Oscar 4||Response Vehicles - 1-4 depending on shift<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="3"|Rescue Helicopters<br />
|-<br />
!Based!!Callsigns!!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|Wellington Airport||Air 1 Wellington||Westpac Rescue Helicopter<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="3"| FIRE WELLINGTON<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.4750 || Hutt ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.5250 || Kapiti Coast || <br />
|-<br />
| 75.5250 || Wainuiomata ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.5875 || Wellington || Wrights Hill<br />
|-<br />
| 75.5875 || Waikanae || Forest Heights<br />
|-<br />
| 75.5875 || Martinborough || Mt Eringa<br />
|-<br />
| 75.9625 || Wellington, Johnsonville || Mount Kaukau<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
<br />
These are stations covered by the Wellington fire channel.<br />
<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
!Station!!#, Crewing!!Callsigns<br />
|-<br />
|Avalon||41 Career||AVAL414, 4115<br />
|-<br />
|Brooklyn||25 Career||BROO257<br />
|-<br />
|Carterton||62 Volunteer||CART621, 622, 6211, 6229<br />
|-<br />
|Castlepoint||55 Volunteer||CAST5571<br />
|-<br />
|Eastbourne||46 Volunteer||EAST461<br />
|-<br />
|Featherston||63 Volunteer||FEAT631, 632, 6329<br />
|-<br />
|Greytown||64 Volunteer||GREY642, 647, 6429<br />
|-<br />
|Hutt||40 Career||HUTT407<br />
|-<br />
|Johnsonville||28 Composite||JOHN281, 287<br />
|-<br />
|Karori||26 Career||KARO261<br />
|-<br />
|Kilbirnie||24 Composite||KILB241 (Career), 2416*, 2426 (Volunteer)<br />
|-<br />
|Lake Ferry||52 Volunteer||LAKE5271, 5271<br />
|-<br />
|Martinborough||65 Volunteer||MART651, 652, 6526<br />
|-<br />
|Masterton||61 Composite||MAST611, MAST612, 617, 6110, 6126<br />
|-<br />
|Mauriceville||53 Volunteer||MAUR5310, 5375<br />
|-<br />
|Newlands||29 Volunteer||NEWL291<br />
|-<br />
|Newtown||22 Career ||NEWT221, 225<br />
|-<br />
|Ngawi||51 Volunteer||NGAW5171<br />
|-<br />
|Otaki||41 Volunteer||OTAK411, 417<br />
|-<br />
|Paekakariki||36 Volunteer||PAEK361<br />
|-<br />
|Paraparaumu||37 Composite||PARA371, 377, 3726<br />
|-<br />
|Plimmerton||35 Volunteer||PLIM351, 3529<br />
|-<br />
|Porirua||31 Composite||PORI311, 317, 3110* (Career), 312 (Volunteer)<br />
|-<br />
|Remutaka||49 Composite||491, 4910, 4911, 4915, 4926, 4928, 4971, 4972, 4980<br />
|-<br />
|Riversdale Beach||59 Volunteer||RIVE5971<br />
|-<br />
|Seaview||42 Composite||SEAV421 (Career) 422 (Volunteer)<br />
|-<br />
|Silverstream||47 Volunteer||SILV471<br />
|-<br />
|Stokes Valley||43 Volunteer||STOK431, 432<br />
|-<br />
|Tawa||33 Volunteer||TAWA331, 3320, 3326<br />
|-<br />
|Thorndon||23 Career||THOR231, THOR235 <br />
|-<br />
|Tinui||56 Volunteer||TINU5671<br />
|-<br />
|Titahi Bay||34 Volunteer||TITA341<br />
|-<br />
|Tora||57 Volunteer||TORA5810, 5871<br />
|-<br />
|Trentham||48 Composite||TREN481 (Volunteer), 487 (Career), 4810*<br />
|-<br />
|Waikanae||38 Volunteer||WAIK381, 387, 3826<br />
|-<br />
|Wainuiomata (urban)||44 Volunteer||WAIN441, 447, 4426<br />
|-<br />
|Wainuiomata Bush||95 Volunteer||9510, 9537, 9538, 9571, 9572, 9574<br />
|-<br />
|Wainuioru||54 Volunteer||WAIN5471<br />
|-<br />
|Wellington City (urban)||21 Career||WELL211, 2111*, 2112*, 2118, 2129<br />
|-<br />
|Wgtn City Rural||92 Volunteer||9210, 9237, 9238, 9271<br />
|-<br />
|WELLPRFO1 || PRFO<br />
|-<br />
|WELLRFO2 || DPRFO<br />
|}<br />
* Units marked with a * are 'Cross-manned'. Staff from another unit at that station can crew this vehicle when it is required at a call.<br />
<br />
== New Zealand Police ==<br />
=== Digital Network ===<br />
<br />
Police operate a P25 trunked digital radio system in the ESB (VHF 138-144 MHz) and ESC (UHF 494-502 MHz) bands. This includes an AES 256-bit encryption layer, which secures the radio network from unauthorized monitoring. <br />
<br />
Tait Communications radios are in use, which deploy OTA encryption keycodes.<br />
<br />
Note: although modern digital scanners are able to decode signals, they are unable to decrypt them.<br />
<br />
=== Historic Frequencies ===<br />
<br />
All Wellington analogue frequencies are currently linked to Palmerston North.<br />
<br />
Analog frequencies listed below are for historic purpose only.<br />
<br />
''' ESA Band '''<br />
<br />
'''Search Pair:''' ''75.2250MHz~79.96875MHz, FM Modulation, 12.5kHz & 25kHz Channel Spacing.''<br />
<br />
'''Wellington Channel'''<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
|-<br />
!Base MHz!!Channel!!Description<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|75.55000||align="center"|ESA 27||align="left"|Wellington Wrights Hill<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|75.62500||align="center"|ESA 33||align="left"|Wellington North<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|75.76250||align="center"|ESA 44||align="left"|Wellington South<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|75.88750||align="center"|ESA 54||align="left"|Wellington Area Two<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
'''Hutt Channel'''<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
|-<br />
!Base MHz!!Channel!!Description<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|75.22500||align="center"|ESA 1||align="left"|Lower Hutt<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|75.25000||align="center"|ESA 3||align="left"|Upper Hutt<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|75.8625||align="center"|ESA 52||align="left"|Hutt Area Two<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
'''Mana Channel'''<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
|-<br />
!Base MHz!!Mobile MHz!!Channel!!Description<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|75.71250||align="center"|ESA 40||align="left"|Mana<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|75.73750||align="center"|ESA 42||align="left"|Mana Unknown<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|76.03750||align="center"|ESA 66||align="left"|Mana Paraparaumu<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|76.06250||align="center"|ESA 68||align="left"|Mana Pukerua Bay<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|76.08750||align="center"|ESA 70||align="left"|Mana Porirua<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|76.1125||align="center"|ESA 72||align="left"|Mana<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|75.8125||align="center"|ESA 48||align="left"|Mana Area Two<br />
|}<br />
<br />
''' F Band '''<br />
<br />
'''Search Pair:''' ''470.50625MHz~493.99375MHz, FM Modulation, 12.5kHz & 25kHz Channel Spacing.''<br />
<br />
'''Wellington Channel'''<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
!Base MHz!!Channel!!Description<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|485.2250||align="center"|F 210||align="left"|Wellington<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|486.0500||align="center"|F 243||align="left"|Wellington<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|486.6500||align="center"|F 267||align="left"|Wellington<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|486.6750||align="center"|F 268||align="left"|Wellington<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|486.8500||align="center"|F 275||align="left"|Wellington<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|487.7750||align="center"|F 312||align="left"|Wellington<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|487.8500||align="center"|F 315||align="left"|Wellington<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|485.2000||align="center"|F 209||align="left"|Wellington Airport<br />
|}<br />
'''Hutt Channel'''<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
!Base MHz!!Channel!!Description<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|484.4250||align="center"|F 178||align="left"|Hutt<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|485.2500||align="center"|F 211||align="left"|Hutt<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|486.5500||align="center"|F 263||align="left"|Hutt<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|486.5750||align="center"|F 264||align="left"|Hutt<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|486.6000||align="center"|F 265||align="left"|Hutt<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|486.7250||align="center"|F 270||align="left"|Hutt<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|487.3250||align="center"|F 294||align="left"|Hutt<br />
|}<br />
'''Non-Geographic Channels'''<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
!Base MHz!!Channel!!Description<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|485.3300|| || ||align="left"|Area Two<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|485.3500|| || ||align="left"|Area Two<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|485.4300|| || ||align="left"|Area Two<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|485.9300|| || ||align="left"|Area Two<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|486.0000|| || ||align="left"|Area Two<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|486.7000|| || ||align="left"|Area Two<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|488.0000|| || ||align="left"|SIMPLEX<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|488.0250|| || ||align="left"|Dog Simplex<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" <br />
! Callsign Prefix !! Station/Area<br />
|-<br />
| AI || Waitangirua<br />
|-<br />
| BC || Newtown<br />
|-<br />
| CK || Cannons Creek<br />
|-<br />
| EB || Eastbourne<br />
|-<br />
| GG || Government House<br />
|-<br />
| HV || Hutt Valley Area<br />
|-<br />
| IF || Wellington Airport<br />
|-<br />
| IT || Taita<br />
|-<br />
| JV || Johnsonville<br />
|-<br />
| KL || Kilbirnie<br />
|-<br />
| KM || Kapiti Mana Area<br />
|-<br />
| KP || Paraparaumu<br />
|-<br />
| KX || Karori<br />
|-<br />
| LH || Lower Hutt<br />
|-<br />
| NY || Naenae<br />
|-<br />
| PO || Porirua<br />
|-<br />
| PT || Petone<br />
|-<br />
| SK || Stokes Valley<br />
|-<br />
| UP || Upper Hutt<br />
|-<br />
| VF || Wellington Wharf<br />
|-<br />
| VK || Waikanae<br />
|-<br />
| WB || Wainuiomata<br />
|-<br />
| WH || Wellington Area<br />
|-<br />
| WL || Wellington District<br />
|-<br />
| WN || Wellington Central<br />
|-<br />
| WW || Wellington Services<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Aviation ==<br />
<br />
'''Search Pair:''' ''118.000 MHz~135.9755MHz, AM Modulation, 12.5kHz Channel Spacing.''<br />
<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
!Base MHz!!Channel!!Description<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|119.10000||align="center"|ACX45||align="left"|General Aviation talk<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|118.80000||align="center"|ACX33||align="left"|Wellington Tower<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|119.30000||align="center"|ACX53||align="left"|Wellington Approach<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|121.30000||align="center"|ACX133||align="left"|Wellington Information <br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|121.90000||align="center"|ACX157||align="left"|Wellington Ground<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|122.30000||align="center"|ACX173||align="left"|Wellington Departure<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|118.30000||align="center"|ACX13||align="left"|Paraparaumu Unattended<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|130.35000||align="center"|ARX14||align="left"|Air NZ<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|133.55000||align="center"|ARX118||align="left"|Gliders<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|133.90000||align="center"|ARX132||align="left"|Fuelers<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|126.90000||align="center"|ACX357||align="left"|ATIS<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Marine ==<br />
<br />
'''Search Pair:''' ''156.0125MHz~162.200MHz, FM Modulation, 25kHz Channel Spacing.''<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
!Base MHz!!Ship MHz!!Channel!!Description<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|160.625||align="center"|156.125||align="center"|MM62||align="left"|Wellington Coast<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|160.800||align="center"|156.200||align="center"|MM4||align="left"|Wellington Harbour Radio Palliser<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|156.425||align="center"|156.425||align="center"|MM68||align="left"|Picton Maritime<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|156.475||align="center"|156.475||align="center"|MM69||align="left"|Maritime<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|156.575||align="center"|156.575||align="center"|MM71||align="left"|Wellington Maritime<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|156.700||align="center"|156.700||align="center"|MM14||align="left"|Wellington Harbour Radio Beacon Hill<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|156.800||align="center"|156.800||align="center"|MM16||align="left"|Calling-Distress<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|156.500||align="center"|156.500||align="center"|MM10||align="left"|Wellington Harbour Tugs/Pilot<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|156.600||align="center"|156.600||align="center"|MM12||align="left"|Wellington Harbour Tugs/Pilot<br />
|-<br />
|align="center"|156.650||align="center"|156.650||align="center"|MM13||align="left"|Wellington Harbour Tugs/Pilot <br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Civil Defence ==<br />
<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
!MHz!!Description<br />
|-<br />
|140.9875 || Horowhenua<br />
|-<br />
|141.0500 || Colonial Knob<br />
|-<br />
|141.0625 || Mt Eringa<br />
|-<br />
|143.0500 || Waipura<br />
|-<br />
|149.4000 || Makara High<br />
|-<br />
|149.4250 || Wgtn CC HQ<br />
|-<br />
|149.7250 || WCC Kaukau<br />
|-<br />
|149.8500 || Upper Hutt<br />
|-<br />
|149.8250 || Wgtn CC<br />
|-<br />
|149.7750 || NATIONAL<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Diplomatic ==<br />
<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
!Freq!!Chan!!Description<br />
|-<br />
|462.61875 || DN65 ||US Embassy<br />
|-<br />
|463.08125 || DN102 ||US Embassy<br />
|-<br />
|464.46875 || DN213 ||US Embassy Security<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== KiwiRail ==<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Wellington Suburban ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="6"| Wellington, Hutt Valley, Kapati<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Location !! Area Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3625 || 14 || Johnsonville Branch || Wellington - Johnsonville || Wellington || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3500 || 4 || Hutt Valley Line || Wellington - Upper Hutt || Wellington || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0375 || 12 || Kapati NIMT || Wellington - Otaki || Pukerua Bay || 225.7<br />
|}<br />
Wairarapa Line[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Wairarapa_Area#Kiwirail]<br />
<br />
NIMT North Manuwatu[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Manawatu-Wanganui_Region#North_Island_Main_Trunk]<br />
<br />
=== Simplex === <br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="4"| Shunt Channels<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Area Coverage !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 153.45625 || 1 Mainline || Train to Train, Wellington A-Box and track warrant station calling || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 453.44375 || 45 Shunt || Mainline Train Shunting (All Stations unless 46 specified) || 71.9<br />
|-<br />
| 453.56875 || 46 Shunt || Mainline Train Shunting and Examination || 74.4<br />
|}<br />
For ASP shunt channels see link to main page for national frequencies here [https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Kiwirail_Frequencies]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Unknown Old Frequencies (May be in use on ferries)<br />
For ASP shunt channels see link to main page for national frequencies here [https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Kiwirail_Frequencies]<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
!MHz!!Description<br />
|-<br />
|453.3625 || Rail Ferry 1<br />
|-<br />
|453.4875 || Rail Hutt<br />
|-<br />
|453.5125 || Yard<br />
|-<br />
|453.5625 || Rail Ferry 2<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Department of Conservation (DOC) ==<br />
<br />
VHF repeaters<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
!MHz!!Location<br />
|-<br />
|142.4625 || Mt Baker - southern Rimutaka<br />
|-<br />
|142.5375 || Kapiti Island<br />
|-<br />
|142.5500 || Cone - Tararua Range<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Other ==<br />
<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
!MHz!!Description<br />
|-<br />
|456.5250 || Victoria University<br />
|-<br />
|461.8300 || Stagecoach Buses<br />
|-<br />
|463.4750 || Parliament Security<br />
|-<br />
|466.8625 || Strait Shipping Ltd<br />
|-<br />
|478.6150 || Massey University<br />
|-<br />
|462.8250 || Taxi (Company Unknown)<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Warehouse<br />
<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
!MHz!!Description<br />
|-<br />
|466.956250|| Warehouse 1<br />
|-<br />
|458.343750|| Warehouse 2<br />
|-<br />
|458.481250|| Warehouse 3<br />
|-<br />
|461.543750|| Warehouse 4<br />
|-<br />
|464.831250|| Warehouse 5<br />
|-<br />
|466.681250|| Warehouse 6<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Kmart <br />
<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5"<br />
!MHz!!Description<br />
|-<br />
|458.468750|| Kmart 1<br />
|-<br />
|458.506250|| Kmart 2<br />
|-<br />
|458.531250|| Kmart 3<br />
|-<br />
|461.593750|| Kmart 4<br />
|-<br />
|458.431250|| Kmart 5<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Ambulance|W]]<br />
[[Category:Fire|W]]<br />
[[Category:Police|W]]</div>
EarsOn
http://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php?title=Ambulance_Chief_Complaint_Codes&diff=6001
Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
2024-03-06T03:09:42Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Traumatic Injuries (Specific) */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
<br />
D = ??<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
W = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Mechanical/Machinery - Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35<br />
28C12 ?? <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = ??<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
U = ?? Unknown Status<br />
X = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P= Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
35E01 Acute Admission Arrest<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (50) ???? ===<br />
<pre><br />
50D04 Emergency Response Rostered<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP08 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<p>EarsOn: /* (35) Acute Admissions */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
<br />
D = ??<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
W = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Mechanical/Machinery - Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35<br />
28C12 ?? <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = ??<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
U = ?? Unknown Status<br />
X = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
35E01 Acute Admission Arrest<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (50) ???? ===<br />
<pre><br />
50D04 Emergency Response Rostered<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP08 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
<br />
D = ??<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
W = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Mechanical/Machinery - Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35<br />
28C12 ?? <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = ??<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
U = ?? Unknown Status<br />
X = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (50) ???? ===<br />
<pre><br />
50D04 Emergency Response Rostered<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Time Critical - Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Time Sensitive - Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP08 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<p>EarsOn: /* Traumatic Injuries (Specific) */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
<br />
D = ??<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
W = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Mechanical/Machinery - Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35<br />
28C12 ?? <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = ??<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
U = ?? Unknown Status<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (50) ???? ===<br />
<pre><br />
50D04 Emergency Response Rostered<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<p>EarsOn: /* Industrial / Machinery Accidents */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
<br />
D = ??<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
W = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Mechanical/Machinery - Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35<br />
28C12 ?? <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = ??<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
U = ?? Unknown Status<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (50) ???? ===<br />
<pre><br />
50D04 Emergency Response Rostered<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
<br />
D = ??<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
W = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35<br />
28C12 ?? <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = ??<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
U = ?? Unknown Status<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (50) ???? ===<br />
<pre><br />
50D04 Emergency Response Rostered<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Police Callsign Types
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<p>EarsOn: /* Unit type */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Call sign Format==<br />
<br />
With the exception of Counties Manukau and Bay of Plenty police districts, who operate a different system, unit call signs follow this format:<br />
* Two characters: indicating the home station, beat area or district in which the unit primarily operates.<br />
* A character indicating the unit type.<br />
* Up to three characters which uniquely identify the unit.<br />
<br />
In the Counties Manukau and Bay of Plenty police districts, unit call signs are five characters in length and follow this format:<br />
* Two characters that identify the geographical area of responsibility.<br />
* A letter and digit that identify the unit type.<br />
* Unique identifier of the unit: Digit = supervisory/NCO level and above; Letter = others.<br />
<br />
Examples:<br />
* TNI3 Takapuna I-Car (general duties), late shift.<br />
* SVM1 Auckland Motorways motorcycle unit, section 1.<br />
* CMT8C Counties Manukau serious crash unit officer.<br />
<br />
==Home station==<br />
For a list of the home station codes, see [[:Category:Police callsigns]] for a list of each region page with police callsigns.<br />
<br />
==Special callsigns==<br />
Some non standard callsigns are used for special purposes.<br />
<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5 "<br />
|-<br />
! Callsign<br />
! Description<br />
|-<br />
|Zero Alpha || Armed Offenders Squad incident commander<br />
|-<br />
|Northcomm Alpha || Shift Commander, Northern Comm Centre<br />
|-<br />
|Central Alpha || Shift Commander, Central Comm Centre<br />
|-<br />
|Southcomm Alpha || Shift Commander, Southern Comm Centre<br />
|-<br />
|AVSEC || Aviation Security Service pandemic response assistance team<br />
|-<br />
|DCC || District Command Centre<br />
|-<br />
|ATOC || Auckland Transport Operations Centre (some staff use old one of JTOC)<br />
|-<br />
|WNTOC || Wellington Transport Operations Centre<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Unit type==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Code !! Description !! Counties Manukau/Bay of Plenty Areas<br />
|-<br />
| A || Commissioned Officer (Inspector etc) || Commissioned Officer<br />
|-<br />
| B || Beat Unit || Beat Unit<br />
|-<br />
| C || Crime Car/CIB Patrol || Crime Car/CIB Patrol<br />
|-<br />
| CP || Community Patrol (civilians) || ??<br />
|-<br />
| D || Dog Patrol (Delta) || Dog Patrol (Delta)<br />
|-<br />
| E || Uniform Enquiry Car || ''Reserved''<br />
|-<br />
| F || Forensics (Fingerprints/Photos) || Forensics/SOCO<br />
|-<br />
| FX || Serious Crash || ?<br />
|-<br />
| G || Logistics || Prosecutions<br />
|-<br />
| H || Highway Patrol Unit || Highway/Motorway Patrol Unit<br />
|-<br />
| I || Incident Patrol (I-Car) || Public Safety Team (Multi Crew)<br />
|-<br />
| J || Combined Investigative Unit || Public Safety Team (Single Crew)<br />
|-<br />
| K || Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO) || ''Reserved''<br />
|-<br />
| L || Maritime Launch || Custody Unit/Support<br />
|-<br />
| M || Mounted Patrol (Motorcycle/Bicycle) || DCC Support/Intel Unit<br />
|-<br />
| N || Senior Sergeant || Senior Sergeant<br />
|-<br />
| O || Community Policing || Community Policing<br />
|-<br />
| P || Team Policing || Team Policing<br />
|-<br />
| Q || Single Crew Patrol (Q-Car) || Training<br />
|-<br />
| R || Rural Patrol Car || Road Crime Unit<br />
|-<br />
| RPT || ?? || ??<br />
|-<br />
| S || Sergeant - Public Safety (also used added after other prefixes) || Sergeant - Public Safety<br />
|-<br />
| T || Traffic Unit / Speed Camera || Road Policing/SCU/CVST<br />
|-<br />
| TST || ?? || >><br />
|-<br />
| U || Motorway Patrol Unit || Operation A<br />
|-<br />
| V || Sergeant - Traffic || Operation B<br />
|-<br />
| W || Special Traffic (Speed Cameras/CVST) || Maritime Launch/PNT/AOS/STG<br />
|-<br />
| X || General CIB || General CIB<br />
|-<br />
| Y || Youth Aid/Education || Major CIB<br />
|-<br />
| YZ || Armed response unit? || ??<br />
|-<br />
| Z || Diplomatic/VIP/Witness Protection || Maori Warden/Camera Operator/Community Patrol<br />
|-<br />
| ZS || ?? Armed Response Team<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Police]]</div>
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Police Callsign Types
2024-02-05T02:24:49Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Unit type */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Call sign Format==<br />
<br />
With the exception of Counties Manukau and Bay of Plenty police districts, who operate a different system, unit call signs follow this format:<br />
* Two characters: indicating the home station, beat area or district in which the unit primarily operates.<br />
* A character indicating the unit type.<br />
* Up to three characters which uniquely identify the unit.<br />
<br />
In the Counties Manukau and Bay of Plenty police districts, unit call signs are five characters in length and follow this format:<br />
* Two characters that identify the geographical area of responsibility.<br />
* A letter and digit that identify the unit type.<br />
* Unique identifier of the unit: Digit = supervisory/NCO level and above; Letter = others.<br />
<br />
Examples:<br />
* TNI3 Takapuna I-Car (general duties), late shift.<br />
* SVM1 Auckland Motorways motorcycle unit, section 1.<br />
* CMT8C Counties Manukau serious crash unit officer.<br />
<br />
==Home station==<br />
For a list of the home station codes, see [[:Category:Police callsigns]] for a list of each region page with police callsigns.<br />
<br />
==Special callsigns==<br />
Some non standard callsigns are used for special purposes.<br />
<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5 "<br />
|-<br />
! Callsign<br />
! Description<br />
|-<br />
|Zero Alpha || Armed Offenders Squad incident commander<br />
|-<br />
|Northcomm Alpha || Shift Commander, Northern Comm Centre<br />
|-<br />
|Central Alpha || Shift Commander, Central Comm Centre<br />
|-<br />
|Southcomm Alpha || Shift Commander, Southern Comm Centre<br />
|-<br />
|AVSEC || Aviation Security Service pandemic response assistance team<br />
|-<br />
|DCC || District Command Centre<br />
|-<br />
|ATOC || Auckland Transport Operations Centre (some staff use old one of JTOC)<br />
|-<br />
|WNTOC || Wellington Transport Operations Centre<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Unit type==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Code !! Description !! Counties Manukau/Bay of Plenty Areas<br />
|-<br />
| A || Commissioned Officer (Inspector etc) || Commissioned Officer<br />
|-<br />
| B || Beat Unit || Beat Unit<br />
|-<br />
| C || Crime Car/CIB Patrol || Crime Car/CIB Patrol<br />
|-<br />
| CP || Community Patrol (civilians) || ??<br />
|-<br />
| D || Dog Patrol (Delta) || Dog Patrol (Delta)<br />
|-<br />
| E || Uniform Enquiry Car || ''Reserved''<br />
|-<br />
| F || Forensics (Fingerprints/Photos) || Forensics/SOCO<br />
|-<br />
| FX || Serious Crash || ?<br />
|-<br />
| G || Logistics || Prosecutions<br />
|-<br />
| H || Highway Patrol Unit || Highway/Motorway Patrol Unit<br />
|-<br />
| I || Incident Patrol (I-Car) || Public Safety Team (Multi Crew)<br />
|-<br />
| J || Combined Investigative Unit || Public Safety Team (Single Crew)<br />
|-<br />
| K || Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO) || ''Reserved''<br />
|-<br />
| L || Maritime Launch || Custody Unit/Support<br />
|-<br />
| M || Mounted Patrol (Motorcycle/Bicycle) || DCC Support/Intel Unit<br />
|-<br />
| N || Senior Sergeant || Senior Sergeant<br />
|-<br />
| O || Community Policing || Community Policing<br />
|-<br />
| P || Team Policing || Team Policing<br />
|-<br />
| Q || Single Crew Patrol (Q-Car) || Training<br />
|-<br />
| R || Rural Patrol Car || Road Crime Unit<br />
|-<br />
| RPT || ?? || ??<br />
|-<br />
| S || Sergeant - Public Safety (also used added after other prefixes) || Sergeant - Public Safety<br />
|-<br />
| T || Traffic Unit || Road Policing/SCU/CVST<br />
|-<br />
| TST || ?? || >><br />
|-<br />
| U || Motorway Patrol Unit || Operation A<br />
|-<br />
| V || Sergeant - Traffic || Operation B<br />
|-<br />
| W || Special Traffic (Speed Cameras/CVST) || Maritime Launch/PNT/AOS/STG<br />
|-<br />
| X || General CIB || General CIB<br />
|-<br />
| Y || Youth Aid/Education || Major CIB<br />
|-<br />
| YZ || Armed response unit? || ??<br />
|-<br />
| Z || Diplomatic/VIP/Witness Protection || Maori Warden/Camera Operator/Community Patrol<br />
|-<br />
| ZS || ?? Armed Response Team<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Police]]</div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
2024-02-04T08:42:08Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
<br />
D = ??<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
W = ??<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = ??<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (50) ???? ===<br />
<pre><br />
50D04 Emergency Response Rostered<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
D =<br />
W = <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = ??<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (50) ???? ===<br />
<pre><br />
50D04 Emergency Response Rostered<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
D =<br />
W = <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = ??<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
07D05 ?? Burns Diff Speaking<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
D =<br />
W = <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Near Drowning - Alert/SOB<br />
14C02 Decompression Sickness<br />
14D01 Unconscious/Arrest<br />
14D02 Underwater Special Rescue <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
14D05 Near Drowning - Not Alert<br />
14D06 Suspected Neck Injury<br />
14E01 Arrest - Out of Water<br />
14E02 Underwater Non Specialist Rescue<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
D =<br />
W = <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing<br />
15D09 ?? Unknown Status <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<p>EarsOn: /* Industrial / Machinery Accidents */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Alert with abnormal breathing <br />
14D01 Unconscious <br />
14D02 Not Alert <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 Caught in Machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D04 Confined Space<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough Regions
2024-01-18T03:36:16Z
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<hr />
<div>== St John Ambulance & Rescue Helicopters ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
Nelson and Marlborough are fully crosslinked <br><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Frequency!!Coverage!!Location!!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|141.4125||Ward (Northern Kaikoura coastal road)||Weld Cone||<br />
|-<br />
|141.4375||Blenheim||Black Birch||<br />
|-<br />
|141.3500||Waikawa||Rahotia||<br />
|-<br />
|141.3625||Picton||Mt Freeth||<br />
|-<br />
|141.4500||Havelock||Mt Takorika||<br />
|-<br />
|141.3875||Nelson City||Fringed Hill||<br />
|-<br />
|141.4500||Takaka||Mt Burnett||<br />
|-<br />
|141.3625||Murchison||Mt Murchison||<br />
|-<br />
|141.4125||Kiwi Bay||Castor Peak||<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="3"|Ambulances<br />
|-<br />
!Station!!Callsigns!!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|Collingwood||Collingwood First Response||<br />
|-<br />
|Havelock||Havelock First Response||<br />
|-<br />
|Marlborough (Blenheim)||Marlborough 1,Marlborough 2,Marlborough 3||<br />
|-<br />
|Motueka||Motueka 1||<br />
|-<br />
|Nelson||Nelson 1,Nelson 2,Tango 1 Nelson||<br />
|-<br />
|Picton||Picton 1,Picton First Response||<br />
|-<br />
|Richmond||Richmond 1,Richmond 2||<br />
|-<br />
|Takaka||Takaka Prime||<br />
|-<br />
|Tasman||Tasman 1||<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="3"|Rescue Helicopters<br />
|-<br />
!Base!!Callsigns!!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|Nelson Airport||Air 1 Nelson||ZK-IMN<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Frequency!!Coverage!!Location!!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|75.2375||Blenheim, Golden Bay||||<br />
|-<br />
|76.6000||Picton||||<br />
|-<br />
|76.4125||Nelson||Fringed Hill||<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
{| class="wikitable" <br />
!Station - #!!Callsigns!!RIC!!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|Canvastown - 02||CANV0275||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|NorthBank - 05||NORT0570||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Blenheim Rural - 09||BLEN0971 BLEN0975 BLEN0976 BLEN0980||1863223||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Flaxbourne - 10||FLAX1010 FLAX1025 FLAX1071 FLAX1072||0745099||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Woodbourne - 15||WOOD151 WOOD152 WOOD1 WOOD2||998997||RNZAF Career<br />
|-<br />
|Nelson - 21||NELS212 <br> NELS214 <br> NELS217 <BR> NELS2110 <br> NELS2111 <br> NELS2118 <BR> NELS2119 <br> NELS21AMS1||999219 <br> 999217 <br> 999218 <BR> <br> <br> 999498 <br> <BR> 999509||Career and Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Stoke - 22||STOK221 STOK222||999443||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Rai Valley - 23||RAIV231||998890||Volunteer (Aux)<br />
|-<br />
|Blenheim - 24||BLEN241 BLEN242 BLEN247 BLEN2429||999883||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Wairau Valley - 25||WAIR251 WAIR2511||998898||Volunteer (Aux)<br />
|-<br />
|Renwick - 26||RENW267||999920||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Havelock - 27||HAVE277 HAVE2710||998419||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Ward - 28||WARD281 WARD2811||998420||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Seddon - 29||SEDD297||998421||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Awatere Rural - 29||AWAT2971 AWAT2976||1854961||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Picton - 30||PICT301 PICT307||999917||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Mapua - 31||MAPU311 MAPU3111||999905||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Upper Moutere - 32||UPPE321 UPPE3211||999935||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Richmond - 33||RICH331 RICH337||999447||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Wakefield - 34||WAKE347 WAKE3420||999941||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Tapawere - 35||TAPA351 TAPA3511||998708||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Motueka - 36||MOTU361 MOTU367 MOTU3611||999911||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Kaiteriteri - 37||KAIT371||999896||Volunteer (Aux)<br />
|-<br />
|Murchison - 38||MURC381 MURC387||998889||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Takaka - 39||TAKA391 TAKA397 TAKA3911 TAKA3925 TAKA3926||999932||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Collingwood - 40||COLL401 COLL402 COLL4011||998683||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Sounds - 41||SOUN4154||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Okiwi Bay - 46||OKIW4671||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Tasman - 47||TASM4725 TASM4723 TASM4775||998447||Council<br />
|-<br />
|Appleby - 48||APPL4825 APPL4875||997975||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Waihopai - 49||WAIH4971 WAIH4975||1854967||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Brightwater - 50||BRIG5026 BRIG5071 BRIG5075||997911||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Lake Rotoiti - 51||LAKE5171 LAKE5175||995752||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Wainui Bay - 52||WAIN5226||996070||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Ngatimoti - 53||NGAT5325 NGAT5375||998446||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Upper Takaka - 54||UPPE5425 UPPE5471 UPPE5475||998447||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Hira - 55||HIRA5525 HIRA5575||998448||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Rarangi - 57||RARA5771 RARA5775||998747||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Linkwater - 58||LINK5871 LINK5872||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Marahau - 59||MARA5925 MARA5975||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Koromiko - 78||KORO7871||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Outer Sounds||||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Nopera||||||<br />
|-<br />
|Clova Bay||||||<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== New Zealand Police ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="width:30%;"<br />
!colspan="4"| NELSON 1<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.6500 || 485.2750 || Nelson ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.7500 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.8375 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
| 76.3375 || || Murchison ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.3250 || Motueka ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.3250 || Richmond ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.275 || Wakefield ||<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| NELSON 2<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.6000 || 485.3000 || ||<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| MARLBOROUGH 1<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.4500 || 485.3250 || Blenheim ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.4500 || 485.3500 || Kaikoura ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.5000 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.6875 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| MARLBOROUGH 2<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.6625 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Callsign Prefix !! Station<br />
|-<br />
| BM || Blenheim<br />
|-<br />
| HV || Havelock<br />
|-<br />
| KY || Kaikoura<br />
|-<br />
| ME || Motueka<br />
|-<br />
| MH || Murchison<br />
|-<br />
| NN || Nelson<br />
|-<br />
| NS || Nelson Area<br />
|-<br />
| QC || Picton<br />
|-<br />
| RD || Richmond<br />
|-<br />
| TC || Takaka<br />
|-<br />
| TS || Tasman District<br />
|-<br />
| WQ || Wakefield<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Aviation ==<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
118.1000 Woodburn tower <br />
119.1000 General aviation talk <br />
122.3000 Woodburn approach <br />
123.0000 Marlborough CFZ<br />
123.3000 Nelson clearance delivery <br />
127.3000 Motueka CFZ<br />
127.4000 Nelson tower & approach <br />
128.2000 Woodburn ATIS <br />
129.1000 Nelson ATIS <br />
131.4000 Air New Zealand operations<br />
133.5500 NLGC Glider-chat frequency 1<br />
134.4500 NLGC Glider-chat frequency 2<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Kiwirail ==<br />
<br />
<big>''' Main North Line ''' </big><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="6"| Pines - Picton<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Location!! Area Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3625 || 14 || Kaikoura || Pines - Kekerengu || Kaikoura || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0625 || 13 || Seddon || Kekerengu - Dashwood || Weld Cone || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3500 || 11 || Blenheim || Dashwood - Taumarina || Vernon || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0375 || 6 || Picton || Taumarina - Picton || Taumarina || 173.8<br />
|}<br />
Main North Line Pines - Christchurch[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Canterbury_Region#Main_North_Line]<br />
<br />
<big>''' Simplex ''' </big><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="4"| Shunt Channels<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Area Coverage !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 153.45625 || CH1 Mainline || Train to Train and track warrant station calling || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 453.44375 || CH45 Shunt || Mainline Train Shunting (All Stations unless 46 specified) || 71.9<br />
|-<br />
| 453.56875 || CH46 Shunt || Mainline Train Shunting and Examination || 74.4<br />
|}<br />
For ASP shunt channels see link to main page for national frequencies here [https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Kiwirail_Frequencies]<br />
<br />
== Department of Conservation (DOC) ==<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
142.4500 Beebys Knob - St Arnaud<br />
142.4750 Mt Perry - Heaphy Track<br />
Black Birch - Seddon/Blenheim<br />
142.4875 Mt Stokes - Marlborough Sounds<br />
142.5000 Mt Lodestone - Motueka<br />
142.5125 Mt Fyffe - Kaikoura<br />
142.5250 Barefell - Molesworth<br />
142.5375 Mt Murchison<br />
142.5500 Whangapeka<br />
142.9375 Gibbs Hill - Abel Tasman<br />
142.9500 Saddle Hill - Nelson<br />
142.9625 Mt Patriarch - Richmond Range<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Amateur Radio ==<br />
<br />
''' VHF Repeaters '''<br />
<pre><br />
145.600 Weld Cone, Ward (linked to Blenheim)<br />
146.700 Mt Campbell, Motueka<br />
146.800 Mt Murchison<br />
146.900 Kaikoura Peninsula<br />
146.950 The Ned, Blenheim<br />
147.025 Princess Drive, Nelson<br />
147.200 Fringed Hill, Nelson<br />
147.225 Mt Freeth, Picton (linked to Blenheim)<br />
147.375 Takaka Hill, Golden Bay (linked to Blenheim)<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
''' UHF Repeaters '''<br />
<pre><br />
438.450 Blenheim<br />
438.900 Fringed Hill, Nelson<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
''' NZART Amateur Radio National System Repeaters '''<br />
<pre><br />
434.800 Saddle Hill, Nelson<br />
434.850 Blue Duck, Kaikoura<br />
439.925 Nelson<br />
434.950 Murchison<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Vital Marlborough ==<br />
Please note, the SiteID is for DSDplus users. I know Unidens show the Site ID differently, it's not important for monitoring a site though, so hasn't been included here.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="3"| Renwick [SiteID 27.2] [CC0]<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! LCN !! LSN<br />
|-<br />
| 414.3625 || 29 || 59/60<br />
|-<br />
| 414.8625 || 69 || 139/140<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="3"| Taumarina [SiteID - 27.4] [CC0]<br />
|-<br />
| 416.1125 || 169 || 339/340<br />
|-<br />
| 416.6125 || 219 || 419/420<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Vital Tasman ==<br />
Please note, the SiteID is for DSDplus users. I know Unidens show the Site ID differently, it's not important for monitoring a site though, so hasn't been included here.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="3"| Fringed Hill [SiteID - 26.1] [CC0]<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency || LCN || LSN<br />
|-<br />
| 417.8125 || 305 || 611/612<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="3"| Mt Murchison [SiteID - 26.3] [CC0]<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! LCN !! LSN<br />
|-<br />
| 416.55 || 204 || 409/410<br />
|-<br />
<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="3"| Mt Campbell [SiteID 27.5] [CC0]<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! LCN !! LSN <br />
|-<br />
| 415.7375 || 139 || 279/280 <br />
|-<br />
| 417.9875 || 319 || 639/640<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Other ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''' PRS Repeaters '''<br />
<pre><br />
Channel 2 476.4500 - Picton Elevation - Licensee: Marlborough District Council<br />
Channel 5 476.5250 - Anthony Heights - Licensee: Nelspecs LTD<br />
Channel 6 476.5500 - Wither Hills - Licensee: Marlborough District Council<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
<pre><br />
151.7250 Network Tasman<br />
153.0250 Tasman Pine Forests<br />
153.2250 Tasman Pine Forests<br />
153.2625 Tasman Pine Forests<br />
420.9375 Tasman Pine Forests<br />
421.4875 Tasman Pine Forests<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
[[Category:Ambulance|M]]<br />
[[Category:Fire|M]]<br />
[[Category:Police|M]]</div>
EarsOn
http://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php?title=Tasman,_Nelson_and_Marlborough_Regions&diff=5980
Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough Regions
2024-01-18T03:22:38Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Callsigns */</p>
<hr />
<div>== St John Ambulance & Rescue Helicopters ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
Nelson and Marlborough are fully crosslinked <br><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Frequency!!Coverage!!Location!!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|141.4125||Ward (Northern Kaikoura coastal road)||Weld Cone||<br />
|-<br />
|141.4375||Blenheim||Black Birch||<br />
|-<br />
|141.3500||Waikawa||Rahotia||<br />
|-<br />
|141.3625||Picton||Mt Freeth||<br />
|-<br />
|141.4500||Havelock||Mt Takorika||<br />
|-<br />
|141.3875||Nelson City||Fringed Hill||<br />
|-<br />
|141.4500||Takaka||Mt Burnett||<br />
|-<br />
|141.3625||Murchison||Mt Murchison||<br />
|-<br />
|141.4125||Kiwi Bay||Castor Peak||<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="3"|Ambulances<br />
|-<br />
!Station!!Callsigns!!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|Collingwood||Collingwood First Response||<br />
|-<br />
|Havelock||Havelock First Response||<br />
|-<br />
|Marlborough (Blenheim)||Marlborough 1,Marlborough 2,Marlborough 3||<br />
|-<br />
|Motueka||Motueka 1||<br />
|-<br />
|Nelson||Nelson 1,Nelson 2,Tango 1 Nelson||<br />
|-<br />
|Picton||Picton 1,Picton First Response||<br />
|-<br />
|Richmond||Richmond 1,Richmond 2||<br />
|-<br />
|Takaka||Takaka Prime||<br />
|-<br />
|Tasman||Tasman 1||<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="3"|Rescue Helicopters<br />
|-<br />
!Base!!Callsigns!!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|Nelson Airport||Air 1 Nelson||ZK-IMN<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Frequency!!Coverage!!Location!!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|75.2375||Blenheim, Golden Bay||||<br />
|-<br />
|76.6000||Picton||||<br />
|-<br />
|76.4125||Nelson||Fringed Hill||<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
{| class="wikitable" <br />
!Station - #!!Callsigns!!RIC!!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|Canvastown - 02||CANV0275||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|NorthBank - 05||NORT0570||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Blenheim Rural - 09||BLEN0971 BLEN0975 BLEN0976 BLEN0980||1863223||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Flaxbourne - 10||FLAX1010 FLAX1025 FLAX1071 FLAX1072||0745099||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Woodbourne - 15||WOOD151 WOOD152 WOOD1 WOOD2||998997||RNZAF Career<br />
|-<br />
|Nelson - 21||NELS212 <br> NELS214 <br> NELS217 <BR> NELS2110 <br> NELS2111 <br> NELS2118 <BR> NELS2119 <br> NELS21AMS1||999219 <br> 999217 <br> 999218 <BR> <br> <br> 999498 <br> <BR> 999509||Career and Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Stoke - 22||STOK221 STOK222||999443||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Rai Valley - 23||RAIV231||998890||Volunteer (Aux)<br />
|-<br />
|Blenheim - 24||BLEN241 BLEN242 BLEN247 BLEN2429||999883||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Wairau Valley - 25||WAIR251 WAIR2511||998898||Volunteer (Aux)<br />
|-<br />
|Renwick - 26||RENW267||999920||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Havelock - 27||HAVE277 HAVE2710||998419||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Ward - 28||WARD281 WARD2811||998420||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Seddon - 29||SEDD297||998421||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Awatere Rural - 29||AWAT2971 AWAT2976||1854961||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Picton - 30||PICT301 PICT307||999917||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Mapua - 31||MAPU311 MAPU3111||999905||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Upper Moutere - 32||MOTUPPE321 UPPE3211||999935||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Richmond - 33||RICH331 RICH337||999447||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Wakefield - 34||WAKE347 WAKE3420||999941||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Tapawere - 35||TAPA351 TAPA3511||998708||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Motueka - 36||MOTU361 MOTU367 MOTU3611||999911||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Kaiteriteri - 37||KAIT371||999896||Volunteer (Aux)<br />
|-<br />
|Murchison - 38||MURC381 MURC387||998889||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Takaka - 39||TAKA391 TAKA397 TAKA3911 TAKA3925 TAKA3926||999932||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Collingwood - 40||COLL401 COLL402 COLL4011||998683||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Sounds - 41||SOUN4154||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Okiwi Bay - 46||OKIW4671||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Tasman - 47||TASM4725 TASM4723 TASM4775||998447||Council<br />
|-<br />
|Appleby - 48||APPL4825 APPL4875||997975||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Waihopai - 49||WAIH4971 WAIH4975||1854967||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Brightwater - 50||BRIG5026 BRIG5071 BRIG5075||997911||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Lake Rotoiti - 51||LAKE5171 LAKE5175||995752||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Wainui Bay - 52||WAIN5226||996070||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Ngatimoti - 53||NGAT5325 NGAT5375||998446||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Upper Takaka - 54||UPPE5425 UPPE5471 UPPE5475||998447||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Hira - 55||HIRA5525 HIRA5575||998448||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Rarangi - 57||RARA5771 RARA5775||998747||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Linkwater - 58||LINK5871 LINK5872||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Marahau - 59||MARA5925 MARA5975||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Koromiko - 78||KORO7871||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Outer Sounds||||||Volunteer<br />
|-<br />
|Nopera||||||<br />
|-<br />
|Clova Bay||||||<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== New Zealand Police ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="width:30%;"<br />
!colspan="4"| NELSON 1<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.6500 || 485.2750 || Nelson ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.7500 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.8375 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
| 76.3375 || || Murchison ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.3250 || Motueka ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.3250 || Richmond ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.275 || Wakefield ||<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| NELSON 2<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.6000 || 485.3000 || ||<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| MARLBOROUGH 1<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.4500 || 485.3250 || Blenheim ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.4500 || 485.3500 || Kaikoura ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.5000 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.6875 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| MARLBOROUGH 2<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.6625 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Callsign Prefix !! Station<br />
|-<br />
| BM || Blenheim<br />
|-<br />
| HV || Havelock<br />
|-<br />
| KY || Kaikoura<br />
|-<br />
| ME || Motueka<br />
|-<br />
| MH || Murchison<br />
|-<br />
| NN || Nelson<br />
|-<br />
| NS || Nelson Area<br />
|-<br />
| QC || Picton<br />
|-<br />
| RD || Richmond<br />
|-<br />
| TC || Takaka<br />
|-<br />
| TS || Tasman District<br />
|-<br />
| WQ || Wakefield<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Aviation ==<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
118.1000 Woodburn tower <br />
119.1000 General aviation talk <br />
122.3000 Woodburn approach <br />
123.0000 Marlborough CFZ<br />
123.3000 Nelson clearance delivery <br />
127.3000 Motueka CFZ<br />
127.4000 Nelson tower & approach <br />
128.2000 Woodburn ATIS <br />
129.1000 Nelson ATIS <br />
131.4000 Air New Zealand operations<br />
133.5500 NLGC Glider-chat frequency 1<br />
134.4500 NLGC Glider-chat frequency 2<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Kiwirail ==<br />
<br />
<big>''' Main North Line ''' </big><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="6"| Pines - Picton<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Location!! Area Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3625 || 14 || Kaikoura || Pines - Kekerengu || Kaikoura || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0625 || 13 || Seddon || Kekerengu - Dashwood || Weld Cone || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3500 || 11 || Blenheim || Dashwood - Taumarina || Vernon || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0375 || 6 || Picton || Taumarina - Picton || Taumarina || 173.8<br />
|}<br />
Main North Line Pines - Christchurch[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Canterbury_Region#Main_North_Line]<br />
<br />
<big>''' Simplex ''' </big><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="4"| Shunt Channels<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Area Coverage !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 153.45625 || CH1 Mainline || Train to Train and track warrant station calling || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 453.44375 || CH45 Shunt || Mainline Train Shunting (All Stations unless 46 specified) || 71.9<br />
|-<br />
| 453.56875 || CH46 Shunt || Mainline Train Shunting and Examination || 74.4<br />
|}<br />
For ASP shunt channels see link to main page for national frequencies here [https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Kiwirail_Frequencies]<br />
<br />
== Department of Conservation (DOC) ==<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
142.4500 Beebys Knob - St Arnaud<br />
142.4750 Mt Perry - Heaphy Track<br />
Black Birch - Seddon/Blenheim<br />
142.4875 Mt Stokes - Marlborough Sounds<br />
142.5000 Mt Lodestone - Motueka<br />
142.5125 Mt Fyffe - Kaikoura<br />
142.5250 Barefell - Molesworth<br />
142.5375 Mt Murchison<br />
142.5500 Whangapeka<br />
142.9375 Gibbs Hill - Abel Tasman<br />
142.9500 Saddle Hill - Nelson<br />
142.9625 Mt Patriarch - Richmond Range<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Amateur Radio ==<br />
<br />
''' VHF Repeaters '''<br />
<pre><br />
145.600 Weld Cone, Ward (linked to Blenheim)<br />
146.700 Mt Campbell, Motueka<br />
146.800 Mt Murchison<br />
146.900 Kaikoura Peninsula<br />
146.950 The Ned, Blenheim<br />
147.025 Princess Drive, Nelson<br />
147.200 Fringed Hill, Nelson<br />
147.225 Mt Freeth, Picton (linked to Blenheim)<br />
147.375 Takaka Hill, Golden Bay (linked to Blenheim)<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
''' UHF Repeaters '''<br />
<pre><br />
438.450 Blenheim<br />
438.900 Fringed Hill, Nelson<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
''' NZART Amateur Radio National System Repeaters '''<br />
<pre><br />
434.800 Saddle Hill, Nelson<br />
434.850 Blue Duck, Kaikoura<br />
439.925 Nelson<br />
434.950 Murchison<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Vital Marlborough ==<br />
Please note, the SiteID is for DSDplus users. I know Unidens show the Site ID differently, it's not important for monitoring a site though, so hasn't been included here.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="3"| Renwick [SiteID 27.2] [CC0]<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! LCN !! LSN<br />
|-<br />
| 414.3625 || 29 || 59/60<br />
|-<br />
| 414.8625 || 69 || 139/140<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="3"| Taumarina [SiteID - 27.4] [CC0]<br />
|-<br />
| 416.1125 || 169 || 339/340<br />
|-<br />
| 416.6125 || 219 || 419/420<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Vital Tasman ==<br />
Please note, the SiteID is for DSDplus users. I know Unidens show the Site ID differently, it's not important for monitoring a site though, so hasn't been included here.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="3"| Fringed Hill [SiteID - 26.1] [CC0]<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency || LCN || LSN<br />
|-<br />
| 417.8125 || 305 || 611/612<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="3"| Mt Murchison [SiteID - 26.3] [CC0]<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! LCN !! LSN<br />
|-<br />
| 416.55 || 204 || 409/410<br />
|-<br />
<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="3"| Mt Campbell [SiteID 27.5] [CC0]<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! LCN !! LSN <br />
|-<br />
| 415.7375 || 139 || 279/280 <br />
|-<br />
| 417.9875 || 319 || 639/640<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Other ==<br />
<br />
<br />
''' PRS Repeaters '''<br />
<pre><br />
Channel 2 476.4500 - Picton Elevation - Licensee: Marlborough District Council<br />
Channel 5 476.5250 - Anthony Heights - Licensee: Nelspecs LTD<br />
Channel 6 476.5500 - Wither Hills - Licensee: Marlborough District Council<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
<pre><br />
151.7250 Network Tasman<br />
153.0250 Tasman Pine Forests<br />
153.2250 Tasman Pine Forests<br />
153.2625 Tasman Pine Forests<br />
420.9375 Tasman Pine Forests<br />
421.4875 Tasman Pine Forests<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
[[Category:Ambulance|M]]<br />
[[Category:Fire|M]]<br />
[[Category:Police|M]]</div>
EarsOn
http://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php?title=Ambulance_Chief_Complaint_Codes&diff=5979
Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
2024-01-15T08:42:36Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Psychiatric / Suicide attempt */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Alert with abnormal breathing <br />
14D01 Unconscious <br />
14D02 Not Alert <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 caught in machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25C03 Altered LOC Ingestion<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<p>EarsOn: /* Psychiatric / Suicide attempt */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Alert with abnormal breathing <br />
14D01 Unconscious <br />
14D02 Not Alert <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 caught in machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ???<br />
F = Referred by Fire <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Alert with abnormal breathing <br />
14D01 Unconscious <br />
14D02 Not Alert <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 caught in machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ??? <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B00 ?? Drowning/Dive/Scuba<br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Alert with abnormal breathing <br />
14D01 Unconscious <br />
14D02 Not Alert <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 caught in machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ??? <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<p>EarsOn: /* Psychiatric / Suicide attempt */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Alert with abnormal breathing <br />
14D01 Unconscious <br />
14D02 Not Alert <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
</pre><br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 caught in machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25C01 ?? Altered LOC HX MH<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
C = ??? <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Alert with abnormal breathing <br />
14D01 Unconscious <br />
14D02 Not Alert <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
</pre><br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15D08 ?? Abnormal Breathing <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 caught in machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
2023-12-07T20:34:30Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Abdominal Pain/Problems */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
01D02 ?? Ashen/Grey Colour >50<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Alert with abnormal breathing <br />
14D01 Unconscious <br />
14D02 Not Alert <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
</pre><br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 caught in machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Alert with abnormal breathing <br />
14D01 Unconscious <br />
14D02 Not Alert <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
</pre><br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
<br />
Suffixes<br />
C = Cold Exposure<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 caught in machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
EarsOn
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
2023-12-06T21:45:34Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Psychiatric / Suicide attempt */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Alert with abnormal breathing <br />
14D01 Unconscious <br />
14D02 Not Alert <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
</pre><br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 caught in machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D02 ?? Unconcious<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<p>EarsOn: /* Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B00 ?? Arrest<br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Alert with abnormal breathing <br />
14D01 Unconscious <br />
14D02 Not Alert <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
</pre><br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 caught in machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
EarsOn
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
2023-11-18T05:40:55Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Psychiatric / Suicide attempt */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA, ECP or HCP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Alert with abnormal breathing <br />
14D01 Unconscious <br />
14D02 Not Alert <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
</pre><br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 caught in machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
25D06 Jumped Now<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (HCP) Health Care Practitioner Referral Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
HCP01 Life Threatening<br />
HCP02 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
HCP03 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
HCP04 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
HCP05 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
HCP06 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
HCP07 Transport Only<br />
</pre></div>
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
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<p>EarsOn: /* Haemorrhage/Lacerations */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA or ECP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Alert with abnormal breathing <br />
14D01 Unconscious <br />
14D02 Not Alert <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
</pre><br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Trauma<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 caught in machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre></div>
EarsOn
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Ambulance Chief Complaint Codes
2023-11-12T10:44:12Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Psychiatric / Suicide attempt */</p>
<hr />
<div>ProQA is the code sent to Ambulances to describe the job they are going to.<br />
The Contents page Index matches the 1st 2 digits of the code<br />
<br />
Some jobs do not use a ProQA code and instead have a code from the RESP, RESPA or ECP code list below.<br />
<br />
=== Abdominal Pain/Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
01A01 Abdominal Pain<br />
01C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping pain) >50<br />
01C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
01C03 Faint/Near faint >50<br />
01C04 Females faint/near faint 12-50<br />
01C05 Males pain above navel >35<br />
01C06 Females pain above navel >45<br />
01D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Allergies (reactions) / Envenomations (stings, bites) ===<br />
<pre><br />
02A01 No Dyspnoea<br />
02A02 Spider bite (no priority symptoms)<br />
02B01 Unknown status/other codes not applicable<br />
02C01 Dyspnoea<br />
02C02 History of severe allergic reaction<br />
02C03 Minor Jellyfish Sting<br />
02D01 Not alert<br />
02D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
02D03 Swarming attack (bee, wasp)<br />
02D04 Snakebite<br />
02D05 Funnel Web Spider<br />
02D06 Major Jellyfish sting<br />
02E01 Ineffective Breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
I = Injection<br />
M = Medication<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Animal Bites/Attacks ===<br />
<pre><br />
03A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
03A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
03A03 Superficial bites<br />
03B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
03B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
03B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
03D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
03D02 Not Alert.<br />
03D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
03D04 Dangerous Body Area<br />
03D05 large Animal<br />
03D06 Exotic Animal<br />
03D07 Attack or multiple animals<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Assault / Sexual Assault ===<br />
<pre><br />
04A01 Not dangerous body area<br />
04A02 Non recent injuries (>6 hrs)<br />
04B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area<br />
04B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
04B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
04D01 Unconscious or Arrest<br />
04D02 Not alert.<br />
04D03 Chest or Neck injury (with difficulty breathing)<br />
04D04 Multiple Victims<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Assault<br />
S = Sexual Assault<br />
P = Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Back Pain (Non-traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
05A01 Non-traumatic back pain<br />
05A02 Non-recent traumatic back pain (>6 hrs)<br />
05C01 Suspected aortic aneurysm (tearing/ripping) >50<br />
05C02 Known aortic aneurysm<br />
05C03 Fainting or near fainting >50<br />
05D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Breathing problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
06C01 Abnormal Breathing <br />
06D01 Non alert <br />
06D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
06D03 Changing Colour<br />
06D04 Short of breath, Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
06E01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Asthma<br />
O = Other lung issue<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Burns (scalds)/Explosion ===<br />
<pre><br />
07A01 Burns <18% <br />
07A02 Fire Alarm ( Unknown Status) <br />
07A03 Sunburn or minor burns (<hand size)<br />
07B00 Burns ??? <br />
07B01 Blast injuries (without priority symptoms) <br />
07B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
07C01 Building fire - persons reported <br />
07C02 Dyspnoea <br />
07C03 Burns >18% <br />
07C04 Significant facial burns<br />
07D01 Multiple Victims <br />
07D02 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
07D03 Non alert <br />
07D04 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Explosion<br />
F = Fire Present<br />
W = Fireworks<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Carbon Monoxide/Inhalation/Hazchem ===<br />
<pre><br />
08Ω01 carbon monoxide detector alarm <br />
08B00 CO2/Inhalation/Hazardous <br />
08B01 Alert without dysphnoea <br />
08C01 Alert with dysphnoea<br />
08D01 Unconscious or Arrest <br />
08D02 Not Alert <br />
08D03 Difficulty speaking between breaths<br />
08D04 Multiple victims <br />
08D05 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = Biological<br />
C = Chemical <br />
G = Smell of Gas<br />
M = CO<br />
N = Nuclear<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
R = Radiological <br />
S = Suicide Attempt (CO)<br />
U = Unknown <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death ===<br />
<pre><br />
09B01 Obvious Death Unquestionable (a-g)<br />
09D01 Ineffective Breathing <br />
09D02 Obvious or Expected Death questionable<br />
09E01 Respiratory arrest <br />
09E02 Breathing Uncertain (Agonal) <br />
09E03 Hanging <br />
09E04 Strangulation <br />
09E05 Suffocation <br />
09E06 Underwater <br />
09O01 Expected Death Unquestionable (x-y)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Cold and stiff in warm environment<br />
B = Decapitation<br />
C = Decomposition<br />
D = Incineration<br />
E = Non-recent death<br />
F = Severe injuries obviously incompatible with life<br />
G = Submersion (>6 Hrs)<br />
X = Terminal illness<br />
Y = DNR order <br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Chest Pain ===<br />
<pre><br />
10A01 Breathing normally <35<br />
10B00 Chest pain <br />
10C01 Abnormal breathing <br />
10C02 Cardiac History <br />
10C03 Abnormal breahting >35 <br />
10C04 Breathing Normally >35 <br />
10D01 Not alert <br />
10D02 Difficulty speaking between breaths <br />
10D03 Changing Colour<br />
10D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
10D05 Heart attack/Angina history<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Choking ===<br />
<pre><br />
11A01 Not choking now <br />
11D01 Abnormal Breathing (Partial Obstruction) <br />
11D02 Not alert<br />
11E01 Verified/Ineffective Breathing (Complete obstruction)<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
C = Candy<br />
F = Food<br />
O = Object<br />
M = Milk/Liquid (Non toxic)<br />
U = Unknown<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Convulsions/ Fitting ===<br />
<pre><br />
12A01 Not seizing now and breathing regularly (verified) <br />
12B01 Breathing regularly, not verified <35 <br />
12C01 Focal, not alert <br />
12C02 Diabetic <br />
12C03 Cardiac History <br />
12C04 Not fitting now, <6yrs <br />
12D01 Not breathing (after key questions) <br />
12D02 Continuous or Multiple Fitting <br />
12D03 Irregular Breathing <br />
12D04 Breathing Regularly Not Verified >35<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Epilepsy<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Diabetic ===<br />
<pre><br />
13A01 Alert <br />
13C01 Not Alert <br />
13C02 Abnormal Behaviour <br />
13C03 Abnormal Breathing <br />
13D01 Unconscious<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
C = Combative or Aggressive<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Drowning (near)/Diving/Scuba Accident ===<br />
<pre><br />
14A01 Alert and breathing normally (NO injuries or in water) <br />
14B01 alert and breathing normally (injuries or in water) <br />
14B02 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
14C01 Alert with abnormal breathing <br />
14D01 Unconscious <br />
14D02 Not Alert <br />
14D03 Diving or Suspected Neck Injury <br />
14D04 Scuba Accident<br />
</pre><br />
=== Electrocution/Lightning ===<br />
<pre><br />
15C01 Alert and breathing normally <br />
15D01 Unconscious <br />
15D02 Not disconnected from the power <br />
15D03 Power not off - hazard present <br />
15D04 Long Fall >6ft <br />
15D05 Not Alert <br />
15D06 Abnormal Breathing <br />
15D07 Unknown status (3rd party call) <br />
15E01 Not Breathing/Ineffective breathing<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
E = Electrocution<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Eye Problems ===<br />
<pre><br />
16A01 Moderate eye injuries <br />
16A02 Minor eye injuries/problems <br />
16A03 Medical eye Problem <br />
16B01 Severe eye injuries <br />
16D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Falls/Back Injuries (Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
17A01 Not dangerous injuries <br />
17A02 Not recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
17A03 Fall, not recent <br />
17A04 Fall, Public assistance<br />
17B00 Fall <br />
17B01 Possibly Dangerous Body Area <br />
17B02 Serious Haemorrhage <br />
17B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
17B04 Unknown Status<br />
17D00 Fall, override <br />
17D01 Dangerous injuries <br />
17D02 Long fall >6ft <br />
17D03 Non alert <br />
17D04 Fall, Not alert<br />
17D06 Long Fall (3-9M)<br />
17O01 Not dangerous, distal body<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
E = Enviroment<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
G = Ground<br />
P = Public place or referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Headache ===<br />
<pre><br />
18A01 Normal breathing <br />
18B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller) <br />
18C01 Not Alert <br />
18C02 Abnormal Breathing <br />
18C03 Speech problems <br />
18C04 Sudden onset of pain < 3hrs <br />
18C05 Numbness or paralysis <br />
18C06 Change in Behaviour <3hrs<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
L = Speech problems?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Heart Problems/A.I.C.D. ===<br />
<pre><br />
19A01 Heart rate >50 and <130 (without priority symptoms)<br />
19A02 Chest Pain >35<br />
19B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
19C01 Firing of AICD<br />
19C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
19C03 Chest Pains >35<br />
19C04 Cardiac history<br />
19D01 Heart problem, Not alert<br />
19D04 Clammy/Cold sweats<br />
</pre><br />
=== Heat / Cold Exposure ===<br />
<pre><br />
20A01 Alert (without priority symptoms)<br />
20B01 Change in skin colour<br />
20B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
20C01 Cardiac history<br />
20D01 Not Alert<br />
</pre><br />
=== Haemorrhage/Lacerations ===<br />
<pre><br />
21A01 Not dangerous haemorrhage<br />
21A02 Minor haemorrhage<br />
21B01 Possibly Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
21B02 Serious Haemorrhage<br />
21B03 Bleeding disorders or thinners<br />
21C01 Haemorrhage Through Tubes<br />
21D01 Dangerous haemorrhage, Arrest<br />
21D02 Non alert<br />
21D03 Not alert<br />
21D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
M = Medical<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Industrial / Machinery Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
22B01 Unknown Situation (not caught in machinery)<br />
22D01 Life Status Questionable<br />
22D02 caught in machinery (Unknown Status)<br />
22D03 Multiple Victims<br />
22D05 Inaccessible Terrain<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Overdose / Poisoning (Ingestion) ===<br />
<pre><br />
23B01 Overdose (without any priority Symptom)<br />
23C01 Violent (police must secure)<br />
23C02 Not Alert<br />
23C03 Abnormal Breathing<br />
23C04 Antidepressants<br />
23C05 Cocaine (or derivative)<br />
23C06 Narcotics (heroin)<br />
23C07 Acid or Alkali (lye)<br />
23C08 Unknown status (3rd party call)<br />
23C09 Poison control request response<br />
23D01 Unconscious<br />
23D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
A = Accidental<br />
I = Intentional<br />
P = Poisoning<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Pregnancy / Childbirth / Miscarriage ===<br />
<pre><br />
24A01 1st trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24B01 Labour (delivery not imminent > 5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24B02 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
24C01 2nd Trimester haemorrhage or miscarriage<br />
24C02 1st trimester serious haemorrhage<br />
24D01 Breech or Cord<br />
24D02 Head Visible / out<br />
24D03 Imminent Delivery (>5 months / 20 weeks)<br />
24D04 3rd trimester haemorrhage<br />
24D05 High Risk Complications<br />
24D06 Baby Born<br />
24D07 Mum with complications<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
M = Multiple Births<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Psychiatric / Suicide attempt ===<br />
<pre><br />
25A01 Non-violent and non-suicidal<br />
25B00 Psych episode/Suicidal<br />
25B01 Violent (Police must secure)<br />
25B02 Threatening Suicide<br />
25B03 Near Hanging, strangulation or suffocation (alert)<br />
25B04 Jumper<br />
25B06 Unknown status (3rd party)<br />
25D01 Not Alert<br />
25D03 Near hanging/strangulation or suffocation (alert, breathing difficulty)<br />
25D04 Dangerous Haemorrhage<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
B = ??? <br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
T = ?? Threat<br />
V = Violent<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) ===<br />
<pre><br />
26A01 No priority symptoms<br />
26A02 Boils<br />
26A03 Bumps (non traumatic)<br />
26A04 Can't sleep<br />
26A05 Can't urinate<br />
26A06 Catheter (in/out without bleeding)<br />
26A07 Constipation<br />
26A08 Cramps / spasms (in extremities)<br />
26A09 Cut off ring request<br />
26A10 Deafness<br />
26A11 Defecation<br />
26A12 Earache<br />
26A13 Enema<br />
26A14 Gout<br />
26A15 Haemorrhoids / piles<br />
26A16 Hepatitis<br />
26A17 Hiccups<br />
26A18 Hungry<br />
26A19 Nervous<br />
26A20 Object stuck (nose, ear, vagina, rectum, penis)<br />
26A21 Object swallowed (without choking or difficulty in breathing can talk)<br />
26A22 Penis problem pain<br />
26A23 Rash / skin disorder<br />
26A24 Sore throat<br />
26A25 Toothache<br />
26A26 Transportation only<br />
26A27 Venereal Disease<br />
26A28 Wound infected (focal or surface)<br />
26B01 Unknown status (3rd party caller)<br />
26C01 cardiac history<br />
26C02 Abnormal breathing<br />
26D01 Not Alert<br />
26O05 Urinary retention<br />
</pre><br />
=== Stab / Gunshot / Penetrating Trauma ===<br />
<pre><br />
27A01 Non-recent single peripheral wound (>6hrs)<br />
27B00 ???<br />
27B01 non-recent (>6hrs) single central wound<br />
27B02 Single peripheral wound<br />
27B03 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
27B04 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
27B05 ??? Obvious Death<br />
27D01 Arrest<br />
27D02 Unconscious<br />
27D03 Not Alert<br />
27D04 Central wounds<br />
27D05 Multiple wounds<br />
27D06 Multiple patients<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
G = Gunshot<br />
I = Penetrating trauma<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
S = Stabbing<br />
X = Self Inflicted Gunshot<br />
Y = Self Inflicted Stab<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Stroke (CVA) ===<br />
<pre><br />
28A01 Breathing Normally <35<br />
28B01 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
28C01 Not Alert<br />
28C02 Abnormal Breathing<br />
28C03 Speech or movement problems<br />
28C04 Numbness or Tingling<br />
28C05 Stroke History<br />
28C06 Sudden loss of balance<br />
28C10 Breathing normal, <35 <br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
K = Clear Evidence, <X hours<br />
L = Less than X hrs<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traffic / Transportation Accidents ===<br />
<pre><br />
29A01 1st party caller with injury to Not dangerous body area<br />
29A02 No injuries reported (unconfirmed or >5 persons involved)<br />
29B00 MVA<br />
29B01 MVA w/ injuries<br />
29B02 Serious Hemorrhage<br />
29B03 Other Hazards<br />
29B04 Low Mechanism<br />
29B05 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
29D01A Major Incident- Aircraft<br />
29D01B Major Incident- Bus<br />
29D01C Major Incident- Subway / Metro<br />
29D01D Major Incident- Train<br />
29D01E Major Incident- Watercraft<br />
29D01F Major Incident- Multi-vehicle (>10) pileup<br />
29D01G Major Incident- Street car/tram/light rail<br />
29D01H Major Incident- Vehicle vs Building<br />
29D02K High Mechanism - All terrain<br />
29D02L High Mechanism - Vehicle vs bicycle/motorcycle<br />
29D02M High Mechanism - Vehicle vs Pedestrian<br />
29D02N High Mechanism - Ejection<br />
29D02O High Mechanism - Personal Watercraft<br />
29D02P High Mechanism - Rollovers<br />
29D02Q High Mechanism - Vehicle off bridge/height<br />
29D02R High Mechanism - Possible death at scene<br />
29D02S High Mechanism - Sinking vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater<br />
29D02T High Mechanism - Train/light rail vs pedestrian<br />
29D03 High Velocity Impact<br />
29D04 Hazmat<br />
29D05 Trapped victim<br />
29D06 Arrest<br />
29D07 Unconscious<br />
29D08 Not alert with noisy breathing<br />
29D09 Not alert with normal breathing<br />
<br />
Suffixes:<br />
F = Referred by Fire<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
U = Unknown number of patients<br />
V = Multiple patients<br />
X = Unknown number of patients and additional response required<br />
Y = Multiple patients and additional response required<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Traumatic Injuries (Specific) ===<br />
<pre><br />
30A01 Not dangerous injuries<br />
30A02 Non-recent injuries (>6hrs)<br />
30B00 Trauma<br />
30B01 Possibly dangerous body area<br />
30B02 serious haemorrhage<br />
30D00 Traumatic, Life threatening, Override<br />
30D01 Arrest<br />
30D02 Unconcious<br />
30D03 Not Alert<br />
30D04 Chest/Neck injury, Abnormal Breathing<br />
30D05 High velocity impact<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
P= ???<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unconscious / Passing Out (Non-Traumatic) ===<br />
<pre><br />
31A01 Faint/Near faint, Alert, No cardiac history >35<br />
30B00 Unconcious/Fainted<br />
31C01 Alert with Abnormal Breathing<br />
31C02 Faint, Cardiac History >35<br />
31C03 Multiple fainting episodes<br />
31C04 single or near fainting episode and alert >35<br />
31C05 Females 12-50 with abdominal pain<br />
31D01 Unconscious (at end of interrogation)<br />
31D02 Severe respiratory distress<br />
31D03 Not alert, No sign of breath<br />
31D04 Not alert<br />
31E01 Ineffective breathing (early despatch)<br />
<br />
Suffix<br />
P = Referred by Police<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Unknown Problem (Man Down) ===<br />
<pre><br />
32B01 Standing, sitting, moving or talking<br />
32B02 Medical Alert notifications<br />
32B03 Unknown Status (3rd party caller)<br />
32B04 Unknown Problem (ESL Caller)<br />
32D01 Life status questionable<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (35) Acute Admissions ===<br />
<pre><br />
35A01 EAS Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A02 GP Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A03 Nurse Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A04 Other Referral for UCC attendance<br />
35A05 UCC Follow-up<br />
35A06 Secondary Triage follow-up<br />
35B01 Acute Admission (Doctor/Nurse Referral, pick up with 2 hours)<br />
35C01 Acute Admission - Urgent (Doctor/Nurse Referral, potentially serious)<br />
35D01 Acute Admission - Emergency (Doctor/Nurse Referral, life threatening)<br />
<br />
Suffix:<br />
H = Healthline<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (39) Active Shooter/Assailant ===<br />
<pre><br />
39E01 Active Shooter<br />
<br />
Suffixes: <br />
C = Club<br />
E = Explosive<br />
G = Gun<br />
K = Knife<br />
M = Multiple<br />
O = Other<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (40) Airport / Fire / Police / Sar ===<br />
<pre><br />
40O01 Airport Standby<br />
40D06 Air/Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
40E01 Events - Non-charging<br />
40E02 Events - Charging <br />
40E03 Airport Full Emergency<br />
40E04 Police/Fire Standby<br />
40E05 SAR/Beacon Search<br />
40F01 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
40F02 UCC PC Home Visit<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (60) Patient Transport Services ===<br />
<pre><br />
60A01 Air / Helipad Patient Transfer<br />
60A02 Air / IHT Team / Equipment Transfer<br />
60A03 Accident Transfer<br />
60A04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60A05 Heli Transfer<br />
60A06 Heli Transfer - Private<br />
60B01 Medical Transfer<br />
60B02 Staff Transfer<br />
60B03 Maternity Transfer<br />
60B04 ACC Secondary Transfer<br />
60B05 Discharge<br />
60B06 Private Hire<br />
60B07 Appointment Transfer<br />
60B08 Scheduled Patient Transfer Service<br />
<br />
60C01 NTA Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C02 Private Hire - Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C03 PHO Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C04 DHB Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C05 AMB REF Mobility Transfer (WFA)<br />
60C06 Residential Care Transfer (WFA)<br />
<br />
60D01 Emergency Patient Transfer<br />
60D02 Urgent Patient Transfer<br />
60D03 Time Sensitive Patient Transfer<br />
60D04 Road to Air Transfer<br />
60E01 Events<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESPA) Air Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESPA Air Response - Air Dispatch Only<br />
RESPAIHT Air Response - Inter Hospital Transfer<br />
RESPAIR Air Response - Training<br />
RESPAOTH Air Response - Other Air Tasking<br />
RESPAPOL Air Response - Police Tasking<br />
RESPAR Air Response - Combined Road/Air<br />
RESPARCC Air Response - Rescue Coordination Centre<br />
RESPARRV Air Response - Heli Road Response Vehicle<br />
RESPAW Air Response - Air Rescue with Winch<br />
RESPAWR Air Response - Combined Road/Air with Winch<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (RESP) Response Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
RESP1 Cardiac Arrest<br />
RESP2 Patient Life Threatening<br />
RESP3 Patient Serious<br />
RESP4 F2F Ambulance<br />
RESP5 F2F Assess - 30mins<br />
RESP6 F2F Assess - 60mins<br />
RESP7 Non-Urgent<br />
RESP8 Transport Request 1-4 hours<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== (ECP) Extended Care Paramedic Codes ===<br />
<pre><br />
ECP1 Life Threatening<br />
ECP2 Urgent Dispatch < 20mins<br />
ECP3 Urgent Dispatch < 30mins<br />
ECP4 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 60mins<br />
ECP5 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 90mins<br />
ECP6 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 120mins<br />
ECP7 Non-Urgent Dispatch < 180mins<br />
ECP8 Follow Up Appointment<br />
</pre></div>
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2023-11-12T09:55:14Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Callsigns */</p>
<hr />
<div>== St John Ambulance & Rescue Helicopters ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
<br />
Wanganui/Palmerston North/Taihape are all linked<br><br />
Sometimes Hawkes Bay shares a Dispatcher<br />
<pre><br />
Wanganui 141.3250 Bastia Hill. CTCSS 233.6<br />
Parikino 141.3625 Tauakira SH4 Wanganui - Ohakune<br />
Palmerston North 141.3500 North Range Rd<br />
Palmerston North 141.4750 Te Paki Crosslinked to 141.350 etc<br />
Horowhenua 141.4375 Pukehou Levin, Otaki<br />
Hunterville 141.3375 Mt Ashcroft<br />
Taihape 141.4000 Kauaekeke<br />
Waiouru 141.4250 Taiping Excellent coverage across the entire Desert Rd including the Turangi end<br />
Ohakune 141.4500 Hukaroa<br />
Tararua 141.3750 Mt Butters SH2 Dannevirke - Mt Bruce<br />
Te Uri 141.4625 Te Awaputahi Weber<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
Rescue Helicopter Manawatu A1MANA (PN base)<br />
Dannevirke 1, 91, 92 <br />
Eketahuna FRU<br />
Feilding 1, 91<br />
Foxton 1<br />
Hunterville FRU<br />
Levin 1, 2, 3, SER 1 Horowhenua<br />
Marton 1<br />
Otaki 1<br />
Pahiatua 1, FRU<br />
Palmerston North 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, FRU, Tango 1<br />
Pongaroa FRU<br />
Levin 1, 2, 3<br />
Ohakune 1<br />
Otaki 1<br />
Taihape 1<br />
Waiouru 1<br />
Wanganui 1, 2<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ)==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="3"| FIRE PALMERSTON NORTH<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.4000 || Palmerston North, Dannevirke || Wharite<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="3"| FIRE WHANGANUI<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 76.9625 || Whanganui || Bastia Hill<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
Apiti 311<br />
Ashhurst 221, 2229<br />
Bunnythorpe 231<br />
Cheltenham 291<br />
Dannevirke 671, 677, 6711, 6726<br />
Eketahuna 417, 4126<br />
Feilding 281, 287, 2829<br />
Foxton 477<br />
Foxton Beach 421<br />
Halcombe 321<br />
Himatangi Beach 381<br />
Kimbolton 331<br />
Levin 341, 347, 3410, 3429<br />
Linton (Defence) 477, 472, 477, 4710, 4711, Linton 1<br />
Milson 201<br />
Norsewood 681, 6811<br />
Ohakea (Defence) 1, 921, 922, 923<br />
Ohakune 751, 757, 759, 7511<br />
Ormondville 691<br />
Pahiatua 451, 457, 4511, 4526<br />
Palmerston North 211, 212, 214, 217, 2118, 2126, 2129<br />
Pongaroa 441<br />
Raetihi 761, 767<br />
Rangiwahia 421 <br />
Rongotea 251<br />
Shannon 391<br />
Tangimoana 261<br />
Taumarunui 251, 257<br />
Tokomaru 271<br />
Waitarere 351<br />
Wanganui 711, 714, 7111<br />
Whakapapa 291<br />
Woodville 431, 437<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== New Zealand Police ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="4"| PALMERSTON NORTH 1<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 76.2625 || || Palmerston North || Wharite<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.2250 || Palmerston North || Palmerston North Police Station<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.3250 || Palmerston North || Palmerston North Hospital<br />
|-<br />
| 76.2125 || || Pahiatua || Mt Butters<br />
|-<br />
| 76.2375 || || Dannevirke || Ahiweka<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.2000 || Dannevirke || Dannevirke Police Station<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.3000 || Feilding || Feilding Police Station<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| LEVIN 1<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.3250 || || Levin || Te Paki<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.2500 || Levin ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 486.0000 || Foxton || Foxton Police Station<br />
|-<br />
| 75.3750 || 486.6000 || Otaki || Pukehou<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| TAIHAPE 1<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 76.1375 || || Raetihi || Hukaroa<br />
|-<br />
| 76.1375 || || Pukeokahu (Taihape East) || Pukeokahu<br />
|-<br />
| 76.1625 || || Taihape || Mt Maire<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.2000 || Taihape ||<br />
|-<br />
| 76.1875 || || Kakatahi || Fields Track<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| WANGANUI 1<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.7625 || || Waverley East || Kuranui<br />
|-<br />
| 75.9375 || || Wanganui || Bastia Hill<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.3500 || Wanganui ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 486.0250 || Wanganui ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.2000 || Marton ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.9125 || || Whanganui National Park || Tauakira<br />
|-<br />
| 75.7875 || || Hunterville || Mt Ashcroft<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| TAUMARUNUI 1<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.8375 || || Taumarunui ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.8350 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
| 76.0875 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Callsign Prefix !! Station<br />
|-<br />
| AE || Awapuni<br />
|-<br />
| AH || Ashhurst<br />
|-<br />
| BS || Bulls<br />
|-<br />
| CD || Central District<br />
|-<br />
| DV || Dannevirke<br />
|-<br />
| EK || Eketahuna<br />
|-<br />
| ER || Rossmont<br />
|-<br />
| FB || Foxton Beach<br />
|-<br />
| FG || Feilding<br />
|-<br />
| FX || Foxton<br />
|-<br />
| GA || Pongaroa<br />
|-<br />
| HP || Highbury<br />
|-<br />
| HU || Hunterville<br />
|-<br />
| KB || Kimbolton<br />
|-<br />
| LN || Linton<br />
|-<br />
| LV || Levin<br />
|-<br />
| MY || Marton<br />
|-<br />
| NP || National Park<br />
|-<br />
| NW || Norsewood<br />
|-<br />
| OH || Ohura<br />
|-<br />
| OI || Otaki<br />
|-<br />
| OK || Ohakune<br />
|-<br />
| PA || Central District<br />
|-<br />
| PH || Pahiatua<br />
|-<br />
| PM || Palmerston North Central<br />
|-<br />
| RI || Raetihi<br />
|-<br />
| SN || Shannon<br />
|-<br />
| TE || Taihape<br />
|-<br />
| TM || Taumarunui<br />
|-<br />
| UU || Waiouru<br />
|-<br />
| WD || Woodville<br />
|-<br />
| WG || Whanganui<br />
|-<br />
| WZ || Waverley <br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Civil Defence Frequencies ==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Frequency !! Repeater Location !! Area !! Note<br />
|-<br />
| 142.6500 || North Range Road || Palmerston North || Region Linked Radio Network<br />
|-<br />
| 142.8375 || Tauakira || Whanganui || Region Linked Radio Network<br />
|-<br />
| 142.6750 || Makahiwi || Taumarunui || Region Linked Radio Network<br />
|-<br />
| 141.0250 || North Range Road || Palmerston North || Palmerston North City Council<br />
|-<br />
| 142.8750 || Trig A67E || Manawatu || Manawatu District Council<br />
|-<br />
| 142.6250 || Kauaekeke || North Taihape || Rangitikei District Council<br />
|-<br />
| 141.5250 || Tauakira || Whanganui || Whanganui District Council<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Kiwirail ==<br />
<br />
<big>''' North Island Main Trunk ''' </big><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="6"| Otaki - Kopaki<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Location !! Area Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0500 || 10 || Levin || Otaki - Longburn || Levin || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3500 || 4 || Palmerston North || Longburn - Marton || Palmerston North || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0375 || 6 || Hunterville || Marton - Mangaweka || Hunterville || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3500 || 11 || Taihape || Mangaweka - Mataroa || Utiki || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0625 || 13 || || Mataroa - 285.5km || Mataroa || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3625 || 8 || Waiouru || 285.5km - Rangitaua || Waiouru || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 151.9500 || 9 || Ohakune || Rangitaua - Makatote || Raetihi || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3625 || 14 || National Park || Makatote - 396km || Mt Hikurangi || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 151.9500 || 2 || Taumaranui || 396km - Ongarue || Okahukura || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0375 || 12 || || Ongarue - Kopaki || Poro-O-Torao || 225.7<br />
|}<br />
NIMT South Wellington[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Wellington_Region#Wellington_Suburban]<br />
<br />
NIMT North Manuwatu[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Waikato_Region#North_Island_Main_Trunk]<br />
<br />
Wairarapa Line[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Wairarapa_Area#Wairarapa_Line]<br />
<br />
<big>''' Marton - New Plymouth Line ''' </big><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="6"| Marton - Nukumaru <br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Location !! Area Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0625 || 7 || Marton || Marton - Bonny Glen || || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3500 || 11 || || Bonny Glen - Ruatangata || || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 151.9500 || 9 || || Ruatangata - 26km || || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0625 || 7 || Whanganui || 26km - Aramoho || Aramoho Triangle || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0625 || 7 || Whanganui || Whanganui - Castlecliff || Aramoho Triangle || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3625 || 8 || Whanganui || Aramoho - Nukumaru || Tokomaru East || 173.8<br />
|}<br />
New Plymouth Line Taranaki[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Taranaki_Region#Marton_-_New_Plymouth_Line]<br />
<br />
<big>''' Palmerston North to Gisborne Line''' </big><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="6"| Palmerston North - Waipukurau<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Location!! Area Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3500 || 4 || Palmerston North || Palmerston North - Ashurst || Palmerston North || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 151.9500*/152.0375 || 2*/6 || Manawatu Gorge || Ashurst -Woodville || North Range Road || 173.8*/173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3625 || 14 || Woodville || Woodville - Matamau || Pahiatua Track & Oringi || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0375 || 12 || Waipukurau || Matamau - Waipukurau || Rangitoto || 225.7<br />
|}<br />
See here[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Hawkes_Bay_Region#Palmerston_North_to_Gisborne_Line] for the Hawkes Bay end of the line<br />
<br />
Wairarapa Line[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Wairarapa_Area#Wairarapa_Line]<br />
<br />
<big>''' Simplex ''' </big><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="4"| Shunt Channels<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Area Coverage !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 153.45625 || 1 Mainline || Train to Train and track warrant station calling || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 453.44375 || 45 Shunt || Mainline Train Shunting (All Stations unless 46 specified) || 71.9<br />
|-<br />
| 453.56875 || 46 Shunt || Mainline Train Shunting and Examination || 74.4<br />
|}<br />
For ASP shunt channels see link to main page for national frequencies here [https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Kiwirail_Frequencies]<br />
<br />
== Aviation Frequencies ==<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
119.100 Unattended<br />
120.600 Palmerston North Tower<br />
121.700 Palmerston North Ground<br />
122.100 Ohakea Ground<br />
122.600 Manawatu Traffic<br />
123.200 Ohakea Terminal<br />
123.450 Air-Air<br />
123.700 Christchurch Control<br />
124.100 Feilding Traffic<br />
124.500 Ohakea Information (B/CST)<br />
125.100 Ohakea Control<br />
126.200 Ohakea Control<br />
126.300 RNZAF 14SQN Ops<br />
128.500 Ohakea Control<br />
129.700 Palmerston North ATIS<br />
130.300 Air New Zealand Ops (PMR)<br />
131.550 ACARS (Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System)<br />
133.300 Massey Aviation<br />
133.500 Radio Network<br />
133.550 Gliders<br />
134.500 Ohakea Tower<br />
135.000 Ohakea ATIS<br />
135.100 Ohakea Base Ops<br />
135.400 RNZAF 3SQN 'Warrior' Ops / 'Mako Ground'<br />
136.150 RNZAF 14SQN<br />
136.225 RNZAF 42SQN<br />
136.275 RNZAF 'Mako' Ops<br />
136.550 RNZAF 14SQN<br />
136.975 VDL2 (Data)<br />
120.200 Wanganui MBZ (Mandatory Broadcast Zone)<br />
120.400 Wanganui Ground (Ohakea Control Remote)<br />
133.050 Wanganui Aero Work<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Other Frequencies ==<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
142.92500 Department of Conservation (Tapuae)<br />
150.50000 Central House Movers<br />
150.58750 Massey University (Simplex)<br />
150.71250 Esplanade Railway<br />
150.93750 Tranzit (Buses)<br />
151.47500 Hospital Security<br />
151.63750 Massey University (Massey Hill)<br />
153.05000 Vet (Pahiatua Track)<br />
153.15000 Massey University<br />
153.25000 Gas Control<br />
153.53125 Hautapu Pine (Logging Trucks)<br />
153.58125 Infracon (Roading Contractor)<br />
162.76250 PNCC (Pahiatua Track)<br />
162.81250 PNCC (Rubbish Trucks)<br />
453.53750 Hospital Orderlies (Spotless) (deprecated)<br />
464.61875 Hospital Orderlies (Spotless) (Digital DMR)<br />
455.33125 Manfield Autocourse<br />
455.92500 PNCC (Parking Wardens)<br />
461.48750 Air New Zealand (PMR Airport)<br />
462.54375 Plaza Management<br />
151.33750 Wanganui District Council<br />
151.58750 Wanganui District Council (Rural Fire)<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
[[Category:Ambulance|M]]<br />
[[Category:Fire|M]]<br />
[[Category:Police|M]]</div>
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Manawatu-Wanganui Region
2023-11-12T09:54:28Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Callsigns */</p>
<hr />
<div>== St John Ambulance & Rescue Helicopters ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
<br />
Wanganui/Palmerston North/Taihape are all linked<br><br />
Sometimes Hawkes Bay shares a Dispatcher<br />
<pre><br />
Wanganui 141.3250 Bastia Hill. CTCSS 233.6<br />
Parikino 141.3625 Tauakira SH4 Wanganui - Ohakune<br />
Palmerston North 141.3500 North Range Rd<br />
Palmerston North 141.4750 Te Paki Crosslinked to 141.350 etc<br />
Horowhenua 141.4375 Pukehou Levin, Otaki<br />
Hunterville 141.3375 Mt Ashcroft<br />
Taihape 141.4000 Kauaekeke<br />
Waiouru 141.4250 Taiping Excellent coverage across the entire Desert Rd including the Turangi end<br />
Ohakune 141.4500 Hukaroa<br />
Tararua 141.3750 Mt Butters SH2 Dannevirke - Mt Bruce<br />
Te Uri 141.4625 Te Awaputahi Weber<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
Rescue Helicopter Manawatu A1MANA (PN base)<br />
Dannevirke 1, 91, 92 <br />
Eketahuna FRU<br />
Feilding 1, 91<br />
Foxton 1<br />
Hunterville FRU<br />
Levin 1, 2, 3, SER 1 Horowhenua<br />
Marton 1<br />
Otaki 1<br />
Pahiatua 1, FRU<br />
Palmerston North 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, FRU, Tango 1<br />
Pongaroa FRU<br />
Levin 1, 2, 3<br />
Ohakune 1<br />
Otaki 1<br />
Taihape 1<br />
Waiouru 1<br />
Wanganui 1, 2<br />
Woodvil1e 1<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ)==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="3"| FIRE PALMERSTON NORTH<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.4000 || Palmerston North, Dannevirke || Wharite<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="3"| FIRE WHANGANUI<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 76.9625 || Whanganui || Bastia Hill<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
Apiti 311<br />
Ashhurst 221, 2229<br />
Bunnythorpe 231<br />
Cheltenham 291<br />
Dannevirke 671, 677, 6711, 6726<br />
Eketahuna 417, 4126<br />
Feilding 281, 287, 2829<br />
Foxton 477<br />
Foxton Beach 421<br />
Halcombe 321<br />
Himatangi Beach 381<br />
Kimbolton 331<br />
Levin 341, 347, 3410, 3429<br />
Linton (Defence) 477, 472, 477, 4710, 4711, Linton 1<br />
Milson 201<br />
Norsewood 681, 6811<br />
Ohakea (Defence) 1, 921, 922, 923<br />
Ohakune 751, 757, 759, 7511<br />
Ormondville 691<br />
Pahiatua 451, 457, 4511, 4526<br />
Palmerston North 211, 212, 214, 217, 2118, 2126, 2129<br />
Pongaroa 441<br />
Raetihi 761, 767<br />
Rangiwahia 421 <br />
Rongotea 251<br />
Shannon 391<br />
Tangimoana 261<br />
Taumarunui 251, 257<br />
Tokomaru 271<br />
Waitarere 351<br />
Wanganui 711, 714, 7111<br />
Whakapapa 291<br />
Woodville 431, 437<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== New Zealand Police ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="4"| PALMERSTON NORTH 1<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 76.2625 || || Palmerston North || Wharite<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.2250 || Palmerston North || Palmerston North Police Station<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.3250 || Palmerston North || Palmerston North Hospital<br />
|-<br />
| 76.2125 || || Pahiatua || Mt Butters<br />
|-<br />
| 76.2375 || || Dannevirke || Ahiweka<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.2000 || Dannevirke || Dannevirke Police Station<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.3000 || Feilding || Feilding Police Station<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| LEVIN 1<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.3250 || || Levin || Te Paki<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.2500 || Levin ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 486.0000 || Foxton || Foxton Police Station<br />
|-<br />
| 75.3750 || 486.6000 || Otaki || Pukehou<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| TAIHAPE 1<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 76.1375 || || Raetihi || Hukaroa<br />
|-<br />
| 76.1375 || || Pukeokahu (Taihape East) || Pukeokahu<br />
|-<br />
| 76.1625 || || Taihape || Mt Maire<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.2000 || Taihape ||<br />
|-<br />
| 76.1875 || || Kakatahi || Fields Track<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| WANGANUI 1<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.7625 || || Waverley East || Kuranui<br />
|-<br />
| 75.9375 || || Wanganui || Bastia Hill<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.3500 || Wanganui ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 486.0250 || Wanganui ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.2000 || Marton ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.9125 || || Whanganui National Park || Tauakira<br />
|-<br />
| 75.7875 || || Hunterville || Mt Ashcroft<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| TAUMARUNUI 1<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.8375 || || Taumarunui ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.8350 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
| 76.0875 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Callsign Prefix !! Station<br />
|-<br />
| AE || Awapuni<br />
|-<br />
| AH || Ashhurst<br />
|-<br />
| BS || Bulls<br />
|-<br />
| CD || Central District<br />
|-<br />
| DV || Dannevirke<br />
|-<br />
| EK || Eketahuna<br />
|-<br />
| ER || Rossmont<br />
|-<br />
| FB || Foxton Beach<br />
|-<br />
| FG || Feilding<br />
|-<br />
| FX || Foxton<br />
|-<br />
| GA || Pongaroa<br />
|-<br />
| HP || Highbury<br />
|-<br />
| HU || Hunterville<br />
|-<br />
| KB || Kimbolton<br />
|-<br />
| LN || Linton<br />
|-<br />
| LV || Levin<br />
|-<br />
| MY || Marton<br />
|-<br />
| NP || National Park<br />
|-<br />
| NW || Norsewood<br />
|-<br />
| OH || Ohura<br />
|-<br />
| OI || Otaki<br />
|-<br />
| OK || Ohakune<br />
|-<br />
| PA || Central District<br />
|-<br />
| PH || Pahiatua<br />
|-<br />
| PM || Palmerston North Central<br />
|-<br />
| RI || Raetihi<br />
|-<br />
| SN || Shannon<br />
|-<br />
| TE || Taihape<br />
|-<br />
| TM || Taumarunui<br />
|-<br />
| UU || Waiouru<br />
|-<br />
| WD || Woodville<br />
|-<br />
| WG || Whanganui<br />
|-<br />
| WZ || Waverley <br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Civil Defence Frequencies ==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Frequency !! Repeater Location !! Area !! Note<br />
|-<br />
| 142.6500 || North Range Road || Palmerston North || Region Linked Radio Network<br />
|-<br />
| 142.8375 || Tauakira || Whanganui || Region Linked Radio Network<br />
|-<br />
| 142.6750 || Makahiwi || Taumarunui || Region Linked Radio Network<br />
|-<br />
| 141.0250 || North Range Road || Palmerston North || Palmerston North City Council<br />
|-<br />
| 142.8750 || Trig A67E || Manawatu || Manawatu District Council<br />
|-<br />
| 142.6250 || Kauaekeke || North Taihape || Rangitikei District Council<br />
|-<br />
| 141.5250 || Tauakira || Whanganui || Whanganui District Council<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Kiwirail ==<br />
<br />
<big>''' North Island Main Trunk ''' </big><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="6"| Otaki - Kopaki<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Location !! Area Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0500 || 10 || Levin || Otaki - Longburn || Levin || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3500 || 4 || Palmerston North || Longburn - Marton || Palmerston North || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0375 || 6 || Hunterville || Marton - Mangaweka || Hunterville || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3500 || 11 || Taihape || Mangaweka - Mataroa || Utiki || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0625 || 13 || || Mataroa - 285.5km || Mataroa || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3625 || 8 || Waiouru || 285.5km - Rangitaua || Waiouru || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 151.9500 || 9 || Ohakune || Rangitaua - Makatote || Raetihi || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3625 || 14 || National Park || Makatote - 396km || Mt Hikurangi || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 151.9500 || 2 || Taumaranui || 396km - Ongarue || Okahukura || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0375 || 12 || || Ongarue - Kopaki || Poro-O-Torao || 225.7<br />
|}<br />
NIMT South Wellington[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Wellington_Region#Wellington_Suburban]<br />
<br />
NIMT North Manuwatu[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Waikato_Region#North_Island_Main_Trunk]<br />
<br />
Wairarapa Line[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Wairarapa_Area#Wairarapa_Line]<br />
<br />
<big>''' Marton - New Plymouth Line ''' </big><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="6"| Marton - Nukumaru <br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Location !! Area Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0625 || 7 || Marton || Marton - Bonny Glen || || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3500 || 11 || || Bonny Glen - Ruatangata || || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 151.9500 || 9 || || Ruatangata - 26km || || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0625 || 7 || Whanganui || 26km - Aramoho || Aramoho Triangle || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0625 || 7 || Whanganui || Whanganui - Castlecliff || Aramoho Triangle || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3625 || 8 || Whanganui || Aramoho - Nukumaru || Tokomaru East || 173.8<br />
|}<br />
New Plymouth Line Taranaki[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Taranaki_Region#Marton_-_New_Plymouth_Line]<br />
<br />
<big>''' Palmerston North to Gisborne Line''' </big><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="6"| Palmerston North - Waipukurau<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Location!! Area Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3500 || 4 || Palmerston North || Palmerston North - Ashurst || Palmerston North || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 151.9500*/152.0375 || 2*/6 || Manawatu Gorge || Ashurst -Woodville || North Range Road || 173.8*/173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3625 || 14 || Woodville || Woodville - Matamau || Pahiatua Track & Oringi || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0375 || 12 || Waipukurau || Matamau - Waipukurau || Rangitoto || 225.7<br />
|}<br />
See here[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Hawkes_Bay_Region#Palmerston_North_to_Gisborne_Line] for the Hawkes Bay end of the line<br />
<br />
Wairarapa Line[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Wairarapa_Area#Wairarapa_Line]<br />
<br />
<big>''' Simplex ''' </big><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="4"| Shunt Channels<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Area Coverage !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 153.45625 || 1 Mainline || Train to Train and track warrant station calling || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 453.44375 || 45 Shunt || Mainline Train Shunting (All Stations unless 46 specified) || 71.9<br />
|-<br />
| 453.56875 || 46 Shunt || Mainline Train Shunting and Examination || 74.4<br />
|}<br />
For ASP shunt channels see link to main page for national frequencies here [https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Kiwirail_Frequencies]<br />
<br />
== Aviation Frequencies ==<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
119.100 Unattended<br />
120.600 Palmerston North Tower<br />
121.700 Palmerston North Ground<br />
122.100 Ohakea Ground<br />
122.600 Manawatu Traffic<br />
123.200 Ohakea Terminal<br />
123.450 Air-Air<br />
123.700 Christchurch Control<br />
124.100 Feilding Traffic<br />
124.500 Ohakea Information (B/CST)<br />
125.100 Ohakea Control<br />
126.200 Ohakea Control<br />
126.300 RNZAF 14SQN Ops<br />
128.500 Ohakea Control<br />
129.700 Palmerston North ATIS<br />
130.300 Air New Zealand Ops (PMR)<br />
131.550 ACARS (Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System)<br />
133.300 Massey Aviation<br />
133.500 Radio Network<br />
133.550 Gliders<br />
134.500 Ohakea Tower<br />
135.000 Ohakea ATIS<br />
135.100 Ohakea Base Ops<br />
135.400 RNZAF 3SQN 'Warrior' Ops / 'Mako Ground'<br />
136.150 RNZAF 14SQN<br />
136.225 RNZAF 42SQN<br />
136.275 RNZAF 'Mako' Ops<br />
136.550 RNZAF 14SQN<br />
136.975 VDL2 (Data)<br />
120.200 Wanganui MBZ (Mandatory Broadcast Zone)<br />
120.400 Wanganui Ground (Ohakea Control Remote)<br />
133.050 Wanganui Aero Work<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Other Frequencies ==<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
142.92500 Department of Conservation (Tapuae)<br />
150.50000 Central House Movers<br />
150.58750 Massey University (Simplex)<br />
150.71250 Esplanade Railway<br />
150.93750 Tranzit (Buses)<br />
151.47500 Hospital Security<br />
151.63750 Massey University (Massey Hill)<br />
153.05000 Vet (Pahiatua Track)<br />
153.15000 Massey University<br />
153.25000 Gas Control<br />
153.53125 Hautapu Pine (Logging Trucks)<br />
153.58125 Infracon (Roading Contractor)<br />
162.76250 PNCC (Pahiatua Track)<br />
162.81250 PNCC (Rubbish Trucks)<br />
453.53750 Hospital Orderlies (Spotless) (deprecated)<br />
464.61875 Hospital Orderlies (Spotless) (Digital DMR)<br />
455.33125 Manfield Autocourse<br />
455.92500 PNCC (Parking Wardens)<br />
461.48750 Air New Zealand (PMR Airport)<br />
462.54375 Plaza Management<br />
151.33750 Wanganui District Council<br />
151.58750 Wanganui District Council (Rural Fire)<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
[[Category:Ambulance|M]]<br />
[[Category:Fire|M]]<br />
[[Category:Police|M]]</div>
EarsOn
http://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php?title=Scanning_Ambulance_in_Auckland_/_Coromandel&diff=5945
Scanning Ambulance in Auckland / Coromandel
2023-11-10T06:06:29Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Callsigns */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:Scanning in Auckland|A]]<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="4"| AUCKLAND NORTH<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Area !! Repeater !! CTCSS<br />
|-<br />
| 141.3875 || Wellsford, Warkworth || Kraack Hill || 186.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.4000 || Hibiscus Coast || Waiwera || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 141.4500 || Helensville || Paehoka Hill || 186.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.4375 || Albany, North Shore || Torbay || 186.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.4125 || Auckland Central || Sky Tower || 186.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.4750 || Waitakere || Quinns Road || 186.2<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| AUCKLAND SOUTH<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Area !! Repeater !! CTCSS<br />
|-<br />
| 141.4875 || Manukau || Manurewa || 186.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.3750 || Pukekohe, Tuakau || Mt Puketutu || 186.2<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| AUCKLAND PTS<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Area !! Repeater !! CTCSS<br />
|-<br />
| 141.3250 || Auckland || Sky Tower || 114.8<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| AUCKLAND EVENTS<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Area !! Repeater !! CTCSS<br />
|-<br />
| 141.3625 || Auckland || Sky Tower || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 501.7875 || Eden Park || || 186.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.3500 || Auckland Hospital || || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| OTHER<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Area !! Repeater !! CTCSS<br />
|-<br />
| 484.4500 || Northland Relay || Sky Tower || 131.8<br />
|-<br />
| 151.6625 || Health NZ || Auckland Hospital || 162.2<br />
|}<br />
<br />
UHF - Currently only used by Events<br />
<pre><br />
Frequency Name<br />
<br />
497.81875 Simplex 1<br />
497.91875 Simplex 2<br />
497.94375 Simplex 3<br />
497.98125 Simplex 4<br />
498.11875 Simplex 5<br />
498.15625 Simplex 6<br />
498.16875 Simplex 7<br />
498.29375 Simplex 8<br />
498.35625 Simplex 9<br />
498.48125 Simplex 10<br />
498.49375 Simplex 11<br />
497.93125 Simplex 12<br />
489.51875 Simplex 13<br />
477.43125 Simplex 14<br />
477.44375 Simplex 15<br />
477.45625 Simplex 16<br />
477.46875 Simplex 17<br />
477.48125 Simplex 18<br />
477.49375 Simplex 19<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="2"| RESCUE HELICOPTERS<br />
|-<br />
! Callsign Prefix !! Unit<br />
|-<br />
| Westpac Rescue || 1, 2, 3, 4<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="2"| AMBULANCES<br />
|-<br />
! Station !! Unit<br />
|-<br />
| Airport || FRU (not St John)<br />
|-<br />
| Beachlands || 1, FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Botany || 1<br />
|-<br />
| City || 1, 2, 3<br />
|-<br />
| Great Barrier || FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Helensville || 1<br />
|-<br />
| Howick || 1, FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Kawakawa Bay || FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Mangere || 1<br />
|-<br />
| Manukau || 1, 2<br />
|-<br />
| Maramarua || 1, FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Mt Wellington || 1, 2, 3, 7<br />
|-<br />
| Mt Roskill || 1, 2<br />
|-<br />
| Muriwai || FRU<br />
|-<br />
| New Lynn || 1, 2, 3<br />
|-<br />
| North Shore || 1, 2<br />
|-<br />
| Papakura || 1, 2<br />
|-<br />
| Piha || FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Pukekohe || 1, 2<br />
|-<br />
| Rosedale || 1, 2, 3, 7, FRU<br />
|-<br />
| RTH <what are these?> || 53<br />
|-<br />
| Silverdale || 1, 2, 3<br />
|-<br />
| St Heliers || 1, 2<br />
|-<br />
| Tamaki || 1, 2, 51<br />
|-<br />
| Tuakau || FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Waiheke || 1<br />
|-<br />
| Waiuku || 1<br />
|-<br />
| Warkworth || 1, FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Wellsford || 1, FRU<br />
|-<br />
| West || 1, 2<br />
|-<br />
| Whenuapai || 1<br />
|-<br />
|}</div>
EarsOn
http://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php?title=Fire_Radio_Codes&diff=5943
Fire Radio Codes
2023-11-06T10:55:30Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Radio Procedure */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Internet Links ==<br />
Fire and Emergency NZ - http://fireandemergency.nz/<br />
<br />
Fire Incident Reporting - https://fireandemergency.nz/incident-reports/ <br />
<br />
== Status Messages ==<br />
<br />
Fire and Emergency NZ uses K Codes to pass status messages and indicate availability.<br><br />
Note that these are different to the [[Police Radio Codes|K Codes]] used by the New Zealand Police <br />
<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5 "<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K0 || not available<br />
|-<br />
|K1 || proceeding to incident<br />
|-<br />
|K2 || in attendance at incident<br />
|-<br />
|K3 || on RT outside normal turnout area<br />
|-<br />
|K4 ||on RT inside normal turnout area<br />
|-<br />
|K5 ||on RT available at incident<br />
|-<br />
|K6 ||on pager (state location)<br />
|-<br />
|K7 ||at normal station<br />
|-<br />
|K8 ||''code not allocated''<br />
|-<br />
|K9 ||off RT - state location<br />
|-<br />
|K10 ||re-commissioning appliance<br />
|-<br />
|KE ||"KAY ECHO" unable to proceed (state reason)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Support Services ==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5 "<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K11 || state service required and reason, if necessary<br />
|-<br />
|K11-1 || Police required - confidential<br />
|-<br />
|K11-2 || Police required - urgent, personnel, public or property safety concern<br />
|-<br />
|K11V || Volunteer Support Officer required<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Intelligence ==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5 "<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K12 || Suspicious nature (deliberate with intent to cause damage)<br />
|-<br />
|K13 || Traumatic/wellbeing/disturbing/infectious incident<br />
|-<br />
|K14 || Uncontrolled burn/smoke nuisance<br />
|-<br />
|K15 || Incident involves hazardous substances<br />
|-<br />
|K16 || Incident involves fireworks<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
== Appliance Movements ==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5 "<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K20 || Priority message risk to crew safety do not proceed (ComCen Only)<br />
|-<br />
|K22 || is your appliance available for a further call?<br />
|-<br />
|K22-1 || appliance available to respond to a further call<br />
|-<br />
|K22-2 || have you any appliances that can be released?<br />
|-<br />
|K25 || proceed to, and standby at (state location)<br />
|-<br />
|K25-1 || appliance standing by and awaiting instructions at (state location)<br />
|-<br />
|K26 || appliance still engaged at incident for (state time)<br />
|-<br />
|K26-1 || appliance still engaged, no additional developments<br />
|-<br />
|K28 || appliance is to return to station<br />
|-<br />
|K28-1 || return further or specific responding appliances<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Radio Procedure ==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5 "<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K30 || Request <agency> monitor IGC Liaison<br />
|- <br />
|K31 || request permission to go off RT (fires and standbys)<br />
|-<br />
|K32 || on radio test - how do you receive<br />
|-<br />
|K33 ||radio test received satisfactorily (strength 1 to 5)<br />
|-<br />
|K34 ||repeat your last message<br />
|-<br />
|K35 ||verify address of call<br />
|-<br />
|K35-1 || request map reference<br />
|-<br />
|K36 || contact Comms Centre by phone<br />
|-<br />
|K37 || check your mobility device<br />
|-<br />
|K37-1 || acknowledged K37 <br />
|-<br />
|K38 ||associate this unit to incident (state incident)<br />
|-<br />
|K39 ||retransmit your current status (MSU or verbal)<br />
|-<br />
|K39-1 || Transmit K1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Incident Ground Command ==<br />
<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5 "<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K41 || fatality (indicate number with suffix)<br />
|-<br />
|K42 || fire suppressed, commencing overhaul<br />
|-<br />
|K43 || all available manpower utilised<br />
|-<br />
|K44 || command or control point established (state OIC and location)<br />
|-<br />
|K45 || command responsibility changed to (state name)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Stop Messages ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K46-1 || False alarm - good intent<br />
|-<br />
|K46-2 || False Alarm - accidental<br />
|-<br />
|K46-3 || False alarm - defective apparatus<br />
|-<br />
|K46-4 || False alarm - malicious<br />
|-<br />
|K46-5 || False alarm - agent in attendance<br />
|-<br />
|K46-6 || False alarm - nothing showing on indicator panel<br />
|-<br />
|K46-7 || False Alarm - undetermined alarm activation<br />
|-<br />
|K47 || Stop message - message unchanged from SitRep<br />
|-<br />
|K48 || Stop message - details to follow<br />
|-<br />
|K49 || Stood down by requesting agency<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Trial Evacuations ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K51 || trial evacuation to be held at (state location and time)<br />
|-<br />
|K52 ||was a 111 call received from (state location)<br />
|-<br />
|K53 || evacuation was successful<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arrival Messages ==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K55 || first appliance in attendance - special service incident<br />
|-<br />
|K66 || first appliance in attendance - vegetation, scrub or rubbish fire<br />
|-<br />
|K77 || first appliance in attendance - nothing showing<br />
|-<br />
|K88 || first appliance in attendance - property fire apparently small<br />
|-<br />
|K99 || first appliance in attendance - property fire well involved <br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Fire]]</div>
EarsOn
http://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php?title=Fire_Radio_Codes&diff=5942
Fire Radio Codes
2023-11-06T10:54:26Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Support Services */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Internet Links ==<br />
Fire and Emergency NZ - http://fireandemergency.nz/<br />
<br />
Fire Incident Reporting - https://fireandemergency.nz/incident-reports/ <br />
<br />
== Status Messages ==<br />
<br />
Fire and Emergency NZ uses K Codes to pass status messages and indicate availability.<br><br />
Note that these are different to the [[Police Radio Codes|K Codes]] used by the New Zealand Police <br />
<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5 "<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K0 || not available<br />
|-<br />
|K1 || proceeding to incident<br />
|-<br />
|K2 || in attendance at incident<br />
|-<br />
|K3 || on RT outside normal turnout area<br />
|-<br />
|K4 ||on RT inside normal turnout area<br />
|-<br />
|K5 ||on RT available at incident<br />
|-<br />
|K6 ||on pager (state location)<br />
|-<br />
|K7 ||at normal station<br />
|-<br />
|K8 ||''code not allocated''<br />
|-<br />
|K9 ||off RT - state location<br />
|-<br />
|K10 ||re-commissioning appliance<br />
|-<br />
|KE ||"KAY ECHO" unable to proceed (state reason)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Support Services ==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5 "<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K11 || state service required and reason, if necessary<br />
|-<br />
|K11-1 || Police required - confidential<br />
|-<br />
|K11-2 || Police required - urgent, personnel, public or property safety concern<br />
|-<br />
|K11V || Volunteer Support Officer required<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Intelligence ==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5 "<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K12 || Suspicious nature (deliberate with intent to cause damage)<br />
|-<br />
|K13 || Traumatic/wellbeing/disturbing/infectious incident<br />
|-<br />
|K14 || Uncontrolled burn/smoke nuisance<br />
|-<br />
|K15 || Incident involves hazardous substances<br />
|-<br />
|K16 || Incident involves fireworks<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
== Appliance Movements ==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5 "<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K20 || Priority message risk to crew safety do not proceed (ComCen Only)<br />
|-<br />
|K22 || is your appliance available for a further call?<br />
|-<br />
|K22-1 || appliance available to respond to a further call<br />
|-<br />
|K22-2 || have you any appliances that can be released?<br />
|-<br />
|K25 || proceed to, and standby at (state location)<br />
|-<br />
|K25-1 || appliance standing by and awaiting instructions at (state location)<br />
|-<br />
|K26 || appliance still engaged at incident for (state time)<br />
|-<br />
|K26-1 || appliance still engaged, no additional developments<br />
|-<br />
|K28 || appliance is to return to station<br />
|-<br />
|K28-1 || return further or specific responding appliances<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Radio Procedure ==<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5 "<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K30 || Request <agency> monitor IGC Liaison<br />
|- <br />
|K31 || request permission to go off RT (fires and standbys)<br />
|-<br />
|K32 || on radio test - how do you receive<br />
|-<br />
|K33 ||radio test received satisfactorily (strength 1 to 5)<br />
|-<br />
|K34 ||repeat your last message<br />
|-<br />
|K35 ||verify address of call<br />
|-<br />
|K35-1 || request map reference<br />
|-<br />
|K36 || contact Comms Centre by phone<br />
|-<br />
|K37 || check your mobility device<br />
|-<br />
|K37-1 || acknowledged K37 <br />
|-<br />
|K38 ||associate officer to incident (state incident)<br />
|-<br />
|K39 ||retransmit your current status (MSU or verbal)<br />
|-<br />
|K39-1 || Transmit K1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Incident Ground Command ==<br />
<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #aaa; background: #f5f5f5 "<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K41 || fatality (indicate number with suffix)<br />
|-<br />
|K42 || fire suppressed, commencing overhaul<br />
|-<br />
|K43 || all available manpower utilised<br />
|-<br />
|K44 || command or control point established (state OIC and location)<br />
|-<br />
|K45 || command responsibility changed to (state name)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Stop Messages ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K46-1 || False alarm - good intent<br />
|-<br />
|K46-2 || False Alarm - accidental<br />
|-<br />
|K46-3 || False alarm - defective apparatus<br />
|-<br />
|K46-4 || False alarm - malicious<br />
|-<br />
|K46-5 || False alarm - agent in attendance<br />
|-<br />
|K46-6 || False alarm - nothing showing on indicator panel<br />
|-<br />
|K46-7 || False Alarm - undetermined alarm activation<br />
|-<br />
|K47 || Stop message - message unchanged from SitRep<br />
|-<br />
|K48 || Stop message - details to follow<br />
|-<br />
|K49 || Stood down by requesting agency<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Trial Evacuations ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K51 || trial evacuation to be held at (state location and time)<br />
|-<br />
|K52 ||was a 111 call received from (state location)<br />
|-<br />
|K53 || evacuation was successful<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Arrival Messages ==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Code !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|K55 || first appliance in attendance - special service incident<br />
|-<br />
|K66 || first appliance in attendance - vegetation, scrub or rubbish fire<br />
|-<br />
|K77 || first appliance in attendance - nothing showing<br />
|-<br />
|K88 || first appliance in attendance - property fire apparently small<br />
|-<br />
|K99 || first appliance in attendance - property fire well involved <br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Fire]]</div>
EarsOn
http://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php?title=Fire_Event_Types&diff=5941
Fire Event Types
2023-11-05T09:21:49Z
<p>EarsOn: </p>
<hr />
<div>This is a table of the Fire and Emergency NZ Event Types. These are used when they page out a job.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Type !! Description<br />
|-<br />
|ADV||Advised Event<br />
|-<br />
|AIRH||Aircraft Heavy (over 18m in length)<br />
|-<br />
|AIRL||Aircraft Light (under 18m in length)<br />
|-<br />
|ALARM||Station Security Alarm Activation<br />
|-<br />
|AMB2FIR||Ambulance to Fire Event (used for initial event from Ambulance)<br />
|-<br />
|EXERCISE||Brigade Exercise<br />
|-<br />
|FIREALM||<br />
|-<br />
|FIRETEST||Turnout System Tests, e.g., Siren and Pager Test, ICAD tests<br />
|-<br />
|HAZ||Hazardous Materials Incident<br />
|-<br />
|HAZGAS||Gas Leak<br />
|-<br />
|HAZFLAM||Hazardous Materials Flammable<br />
|-<br />
|LINERESC||Line Rescue<br />
|-<br />
|MCDEM||Civil Defence Messages<br />
|-<br />
|MED||Medical Assistance<br />
|-<br />
|MEDFR||Medical First Response<br />
|-<br />
|MIN||Minor Event<br />
|-<br />
|MVC||Motor Vehicle Crash<br />
|-<br />
|MVCHEVY||MVC - Heavy<br />
|-<br />
|MVCRESC||Motor Vehicle Crash, Persons Trapped<br />
|-<br />
|NAT1||Natural Disaster - Urgent<br />
|-<br />
|NAT2||Natural Disaster - Routine<br />
|-<br />
|NAT3||Natural Disaster - Notify Utilities<br />
|-<br />
|NE||Non-Emergency, used for Paging Commanders, Support, School Visits, etc<br />
|-<br />
|NOT||Notification, used for FAIP welfare notifications<br />
|-<br />
|POL2FIR||Police to Fire Event (used for initial event from Police)<br />
|-<br />
|RESC||Rescue<br />
|-<br />
|SHIP||Ship Fire (not at a wharf)<br />
|-<br />
|SPRNKLR||Sprinkler Investigation<br />
|-<br />
|STNCALL||Routine Call from Station<br />
|-<br />
|STRU||Structure Fire<br />
|-<br />
|TEVAC||Trial Evacuation<br />
|-<br />
|USAR||Urban Search and Rescue<br />
|-<br />
|WATERESC||Water Rescue<br />
|-<br />
|VEG||Vegetation Fire<br />
|}</div>
EarsOn
http://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php?title=Gisborne_Region&diff=5940
Gisborne Region
2023-11-02T22:58:07Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Callsigns */</p>
<hr />
<div>== St John Ambulance & Rescue Helicopters ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="4"| Gisborne<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Area !! Repeater !! CTCSS<br />
|-<br />
| 141.375 || Gisborne || Mt Arowhana || 162.2<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="2"| AMBULANCES & HELICOPTERS<br />
|-<br />
! Station !! Unit<br />
|-<br />
| Gisborne Helicopter || A1TAIR (ZK-HNP)<br />
|-<br />
| Gisborne || 1, 2, 21, Oscar 35<br />
|-<br />
| Hicks Bay || FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Ruatoria || 1<br />
|-<br />
| Te Kaha || PRIME Dr<br />
|-<br />
| Wairoa || 1<br />
|-<br />
| Waihau Bay || FRU<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ)==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="4"| Gisborne<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Coverage !! Repeater !! Comments<br />
|-<br />
| 76.9625 || Gisborne || ? || Fire exclusive; crosslinked with Hawkes Bay and Palmerston North. <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Further away rural stations are on the local Police channel.<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! # !! Station !! Unit !! Pager ID<br />
|-<br />
| 78<br />
| Eastland<br />
| 7811, 7871, 7872, 7873, 7874, 7875 (these are Gisborne Rural)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| 80 <br />
| Tiniroto<br />
| 8071<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| 81<br />
| Gisborne<br />
| 811, 812, 813, 814, 817, 8111, 8118, 8121, 8126, 8129<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Manutuke<br />
| 821<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| 83 <br />
| Patutahi<br />
| 831, 8375<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| 84 <br />
| Matawai<br />
| 847, 8426<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| 85<br />
| Te Karaka<br />
| 851, 8529, 8533, 8575<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| 86<br />
| Whatatutu<br />
| 861<br />
|<br />
|- <br />
| 87<br />
| Tolaga Bay<br />
| 877, 8726, 8733, 8775<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| 88 <br />
| Ruatoria<br />
| 881, 8875<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| 89 <br />
| Te Araroa<br />
| 891<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| 90 <br />
| Hicks Bay<br />
| 9074, 9075<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| 91<br />
| Tikitiki<br />
| 917, 9129<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| 92<br />
| Tokomaru Bay <br />
| 921, 9275<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| 93<br />
| Te Puia Springs<br />
| 931<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== New Zealand Police ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="5"| East Cape<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Repeater !! Coverage !! Comments<br />
|-<br />
| 75.6500 || || Hicks Bay || Hicks Bay || <br />
|-<br />
| 75.5000 || 485.800 || Hikurangi Spur || Ruatoria || <br />
|-<br />
| 76.1875 || || Tokomaru Bay || Tokomaru Bay ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.6500 || || Titirangi || Tolaga Bay || TBC: this may be at Sheltons, based on RSSI.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="5"| Gisborne<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Repeater !! Coverage !! Comments<br />
|-<br />
| 75.7875 || 489.0250 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.8125 || 485.2000 || || ||<br />
|-<br />
| 77.0375 || || ||<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="5"| Wairoa<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Repeater !! Coverage !! Comments<br />
|-<br />
| 75.4500 || || Wairoa || Wairoa ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.5500 || || Tatakaakina || Tawarewa ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.3750 || || || ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.6000 || || || ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.2750 || || || ||<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Callsign Prefix !! Station<br />
|-<br />
| GS || Gisborne<br />
|-<br />
| GST || Gisborne Traffic unit<br />
|-<br />
| RT || Ruatoria<br />
|-<br />
| WA || Wairoa<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Aviation ==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="2"| Gisborne Area<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Usage <br />
|-<br />
| 127.3000 || Gisborne Tower/Unattended <br />
|-<br />
| 118.2000 || Gisborne Tower Secondary<br />
|-<br />
| 126.4000 || Gisborne Automatic Terminal Information Service - Local aviation weather conditions updated hourly while tower is attended.<br />
|-<br />
| 114.2000 || Gisborne VOR<br />
|-<br />
| 119.1000 || General aviation talk<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Ambulance|G]]<br />
[[Category:Fire|G]]<br />
[[Category:Police|G]]</div>
EarsOn
http://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php?title=Waikato_Region&diff=5939
Waikato Region
2023-11-02T22:54:27Z
<p>EarsOn: /* Callsigns */</p>
<hr />
<div>== St John Ambulance & Rescue Helicopters==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="4"| COROMANDEL<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS<br />
|-<br />
| 141.3250 || Waihi || Matangia || 186.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.3375 || Coromandel || Tokatea || 186.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.3500 || Thames || Maungakawa || 186.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.3625 || Whitianga, Tairua|| Tairua Lookout || 186.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.4125 || Whangamata || McBeths || 186.2<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| HAMILTON TAUPO<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS<br />
|-<br />
| 141.4625 || Huntly || Pukemore || 162.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.4000 || Raglan || Te Uku || 162.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.3625 || Te Kuiti || Ranganui || 162.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.3375 || Mangakino, Whakamaru || Whakamaru || 162.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.3250 || Turangi || Pihanga || 162.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.4250 || Hamilton || KPMG || 162.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.4500 || Cambridge || Sanatorium Hill || 162.2<br />
|-<br />
| 141.4750 || Otorohanga || Mahoe Rd || 162.2<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Hamilton and Taupo areas are partially crosslinked to the Tauranga/Rotorua/Whakatane group.<br><br />
The Coromandel shares a dispatcher with the Northland channel, however they are not fully linked.<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="2"| RESCUE HELICOPTERS<br />
|-<br />
| Air 1/2/3 Waikato (Hamilton) || A1WAI (IRU), A2WAIK (HHJ), A3WAIK<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="2"| AMBULANCES ETC<br />
|-<br />
| Cambridge || 1<br />
|-<br />
| Chartwell || 1, 2<br />
|-<br />
| Colville || FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Coromandel || 1, 21<br />
|-<br />
| Hahei || FRU<br />
|- <br />
| Hamilton || 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, FRU, Oscar 74, Tango 1<br />
|-<br />
| Hikuai || 1<br />
|-<br />
| Huntly || 1<br />
|-<br />
| Kawhia || FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Kuaotunu || CFRG<br />
|-<br />
| Maramarua || FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Matamata || 1, 2<br />
|-<br />
| Mercury Bay || 1, 2<br />
|-<br />
| Morrinsville || 1, 2<br />
|-<br />
| Ngaruawahia || 1<br />
|-<br />
| Ngatea || 1, FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Otorohanga || 1<br />
|-<br />
| Pauanui || FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Paeroa || 1, 2, 91, 92<br />
|-<br />
| Pio Pio || 1<br />
|-<br />
| Putaruru || 1<br />
|- <br />
| Raglan || 1<br />
|-<br />
| Taupo || 1, 2<br />
|-<br />
| Tairua || FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Te Kauwhata || 1<br />
|-<br />
| Te Kuiti || 1, 8, PRIME Dr<br />
|-<br />
| Thames || 1, 2, 3, 21, 22, 91, 92, 93<br />
|-<br />
| Waihi || 1, 2, 3, 8<br />
|-<br />
| Waihi Beach || FRU<br />
|-<br />
| Waikato Hospital ||<br />
|-<br />
| Waikato Womens ||<br />
|-<br />
| Whangamata || FRU, PRIME Dr<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Fire and Emergency New Zealand ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="3"| FIRE HAMILTON<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Area !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 76.1500 || Cambridge || Ruru<br />
|-<br />
| 76.5750 || Ngatea || Maungakawa<br />
|-<br />
| 76.7125 || Hamilton || Hamilton Fire Station<br />
|-<br />
| 75.9625 || Coromandel Peninsula ||<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note: outside the Fire Hamilton area, LMR communications are shared with Police.<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! # !! Station !! Vehicles !! Pager ID<br />
|-<br />
| 31 <br />
| Te Kauwhata<br />
| TEKA317, TEKA3111<br />
| 0998714<br />
|-<br />
| 32 <br />
| Huntly <br />
| HUNT321, HUNT327, HUNT3211, HUNT3226, HUNT3323<br />
| 0998665<br />
|-<br />
| 33 <br />
| Ngaruawahia<br />
| NGAR331, NGAR337, NGAR3311, NGAR3326, NGAR3329, NGAR3323 <br />
| 0999607<br />
|-<br />
| 34 <br />
| Whitikahu<br />
| WHIT341<br />
| 0999225<br />
|-<br />
| 35 <br />
| Tahuna<br />
| TAHU351, TAHU3533<br />
| 099925<br />
|-<br />
| 36 <br />
| Morrinsville<br />
| MORR361, MORR367, MORR3611<br />
| 0998652<br />
|-<br />
| 37 <br />
| Te Aroha <br />
| TEAR371, TEAR377, TEAR3711, TEAR3729<br />
| 0999272<BR>0998694<br />
|-<br />
| 38 <br />
| Matamata <br />
| MATA381, MATA387, MATA3811, MATA3833<br />
| 0998650<BR>0998648<br />
|-<br />
| 39 <br />
| Raglan <br />
| RAGL391, RAGL392, RAGL3929<br />
| 0999626<br />
|-<br />
| 40 <br />
| Taharoa Ironsands<br />
| TAHA401, TAHA4028<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| 41 <br />
| Hamilton <br />
| HAMI411, HAMI412, HAMI413, HAMI415, HAMI4118, HAMI4121<br />
| 0999519<br />
|-<br />
| 42 <br />
| Chartwell<br />
| CHAR427, CHAR4217, CHAR4219<br />
| 0999530<BR>0999520<br />
|-<br />
| 43 <br />
| Te Rapa <br />
| TERA431<br />
| 0999554<br />
|-<br />
| 44 <br />
| Cambridge <br />
| CAMB441, CAMB447, CAMB4411, CAMB4429<br />
| 0999330<br />
|-<br />
| 45<br />
| Te Awamutu <br />
| TEAW451, TEAW457, TEAW4511, TEAW4525<br />
| 0999645<br />
|-<br />
| 46 <br />
| Otorohanga<br />
| OTOR461, OTOR467, OTOR4611, OTOR4629<br />
| 0998674<br />
|-<br />
| 47 <br />
| Te Kuiti <br />
| TEKU471, TEKU477<br />
| 0999227<br />
|-<br />
| 48 <br />
| Benneydale<br />
| BENN481<br />
| 0998498<br />
|-<br />
| 49 <br />
| Piopio <br />
| PIOP497<br />
| 0998711<br />
|-<br />
| 49 <br />
| Maramarua <br />
| MARA4971, MARA4976<br />
| 0717780<br />
|-<br />
| 50 <br />
| Kawhia<br />
| KAWH501<br />
| 0998733<br />
|-<br />
| 51 <br />
| Paeroa<br />
| PAER511, PAER557<br />
| 0999611<br />
|-<br />
| 52 <br />
| Ngatea<br />
| NGAT521, NGAT527<br />
| 0999779<br />
|-<br />
| 53 <br />
| Turua<br />
| TURU531<br />
| 0999650<br />
|-<br />
| 54 <br />
| Puriri<br />
| PURI541, PURI5411<br />
| 0999782<br />
|-<br />
| 55 <br />
| Thames<br />
| THAM551, THAM557<br />
| 0999298<br>0995607<br />
|-<br />
| 56<br />
| Tapu<br />
| TAPU561, TAPU5611, TAPU5633<br />
| 0999641<br />
|-<br />
| 57 <br />
| Coromandel <br />
| CORO577, CORO5711, CORO5726<br />
| 0999593<br />
|-<br />
| 58 <br />
| Pirongia <br />
| PIRO5829, PIRO5871, PIRO5876<br />
| 0997916<br />
|-<br />
| 59 <br />
| Whitiangia <br />
| WHIT591, WHIT597, WHIT5929<br />
| 0999662<br />
|-<br />
| 60<br />
| Waihi<br />
| WAIH601, WAHI607, WAHI6011<br />
| 0999788<br />
|-<br />
| 61 <br />
| Cooks Beach<br />
| COOK617, COOK6111, COOK6129<br />
| 0998723<br />
|-<br />
| 62 <br />
| Hahei<br />
| HAHE621, HAHE6229<br />
| 0999665<br />
|-<br />
| 63 <br />
| Tairua <br />
| TAIR637, TAIR6329<br />
| 0999671<br />
|-<br />
| 64 <br />
| Pauanui<br />
| PAUA641, PAUA6423, PAUA6433<br />
| 0999266<br />
|-<br />
| 65 <br />
| Whangamata <br />
| WHAN651, WHAN657, WHAN6526<br />
| 0999683<br />
|-<br />
| 66 <br />
| Manaia <br />
| MANA6671<br />
| 0996037<br />
|-<br />
| 67 <br />
| Port Charles<br />
| PORT6771<br />
| 0998333<br />
|-<br />
| 68 <br />
| Athenree <br />
| ATHE681<br />
| 0999280<br />
|-<br />
| 68 <br />
| Hamilton Airport <br />
| HAMI681, HAMI682, HAMI6819<br />
| 0996026<br />
|-<br />
| 69 <br />
| Mokau <br />
| TAIN6971<br />
| 0998412<br />
|-<br />
| 79 <br />
| Onemana <br />
| ONEM7971<br />
| 1920293<br />
|-<br />
| 80 <br />
| Colville <br />
| COLV8071, COLV8072, COLV8033<br />
| 0995891<br />
|-<br />
| 81 <br />
| Kennedy Bay <br />
| KENN8171, KENN8172<br />
| 0998787<br />
|-<br />
| 82 <br />
| Whangapoua <br />
| WHAN8271, WHAN8276<br />
| 0998785<br />
|-<br />
| 83 <br />
| Matarangi <br />
| MATA8325, MATA8371<br />
| 0998791<br />
|-<br />
| 84 <br />
| Kuaotunu <br />
| KUAO8471, KUAO8472, KUAO8473<br />
| 0998789<br />
|-<br />
| 86<br />
| Whiritoa <br />
| WHIR8671, WHIR8672<br />
| 0998776<br />
|-<br />
| 87 <br />
| Te Akau<br />
| TEAK8733, TEAK8771, TEAK8775<br />
| 0997931<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== New Zealand Police ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="4"| HAMILTON 1<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.7375 || 485.9000 || Hamilton ||<br />
|-<br />
| 76.1875 || 485.2250 || Cambridge ||<br />
|-<br />
| 76.2125 || 485.9500 || Hamilton North ||<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| HAMILTON 2<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.5000 || 485.2000 || Hamilton North ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.9250 || Cambridge ||<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| WAIKATO AUXILIARY<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.3125 || || Maungakawa ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.5250 || || Raglan ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.6850 || || Cambridge ||<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| WAIKATO NORTH<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.5500 || || Coromandel || Tokatea<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.2750 || Whitianga ||<br />
|-<br />
| 76.3625 || || Glen Murray, Te Kauwhata || Klondyke<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.3000 || Thames ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.2250 || 485.3250 || Tairua || Tairua Reservoir<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.3250 || Whangamata ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.6250 || 482.2750 || Waihi ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 486.6250 || Paeroa ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.5500 || || Waihi ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.7625 || 441.3625 || Hauraki Plains || Maungakawa<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.3000 || Huntly ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.3750 || Ngaruawahia ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 460.6500 || Putaruru, Morrinsville ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 486.6750 || Morrinsville ||<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4"| WAIKATO SOUTH<br />
|-<br />
! VHF !! UHF !! Coverage !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 75.2500 || 422.0875 || Cambridge || Sanatorium Hill<br />
|-<br />
| || 486.5750 || Karapiro ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.5750 || 486.6250 || Raglan ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.2750 || Cambridge ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 485.3750 || Matamata ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.6500 || 486.6250 || Otorohanga ||<br />
|-<br />
| 75.2750 || 485.3250 || Te Kuiti ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 440.7500 || Waikato South Link ||<br />
|-<br />
| || 442.2750 || Waikato South Link ||<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Waikato North and Waikato South make up the Waikato Rural VTG.<br />
<br />
=== Police District Map ===<br />
<br />
[[File:Waikato-map.png|Waikato District|420px]]<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Callsign Prefix !! Station<br />
|-<br />
| BD || Benneydale<br />
|-<br />
| BW || Waihi Beach<br />
|-<br />
| CB || Cambridge<br />
|-<br />
| CM || Coromandel<br />
|-<br />
| CS || Hamilton North (Chartwell)<br />
|-<br />
| DI || Hamilton West (Dinsdale)<br />
|-<br />
| FA || Kawhia<br />
|-<br />
| FI || Paeroa<br />
|-<br />
| HL || Hamilton City Area<br />
|-<br />
| HN || Hamilton Central<br />
|-<br />
| HR || Waikato Rural Area<br />
|-<br />
| HY || Huntly<br />
|-<br />
| HZ || Hamilton East<br />
|-<br />
| KZ || Te Kauwhata<br />
|-<br />
| MA || Matamata<br />
|-<br />
| MO || Morrinsville<br />
|-<br />
| NG || Ngaruawahia<br />
|-<br />
| NT || Ngatea<br />
|-<br />
| OG || Otorohanga<br />
|-<br />
| PX || Piopio<br />
|-<br />
| RG || Raglan<br />
|-<br />
| TA || Te Awamutu<br />
|-<br />
| TH || Thames<br />
|-<br />
| TR || Te Aroha<br />
|-<br />
| TT || Te Kuiti<br />
|-<br />
| VE || Waikato East Area<br />
|-<br />
| VG || Whangamata<br />
|-<br />
| VT || Whitianga<br />
|-<br />
| WI || Waihi<br />
|-<br />
| WW || Waikato West Area<br />
|-<br />
| XR || Tairua<br />
|-<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="2"| Specalist Callsigns<br />
|-<br />
! Callsign !! Area/Provider<br />
|-<br />
| City Cameras || Hamilton CitySafe CCTV operator<br />
|-<br />
| TA Portable || Te Awamutu private security guard<br />
|-<br />
| HN Jailer || Custody suite and escort<br />
|-<br />
| HNMW1-4 || Maori Wardens<br />
|-<br />
| HRH10-49 || Highway Patrol<br />
|-<br />
| HRW51-89 || IPT Units<br />
|-<br />
| HRW91-94 || Serious Crash<br />
|-<br />
| HRWC1-12 || Camera Vans<br />
|-<br />
| R2V11-19 || Commercial Vehicle Safety Team<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Aviation ==<br />
<pre><br />
128.6000 Hamilton ATIS <br />
122.9000 Hamilton Tower/Ground - This is the frequency to use on first contact<br />
125.9000 Hamilton tower - Tower may redirect to this frequency you after first contact depending on traffic volume<br />
125.3000 Hamilton approach (Auckland control)<br />
126.8000 Day Ops - Tower may redirect to this<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== KiwiRail ==<br />
<br />
=== North Island Main Trunk ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="6"| Kopaki - Buckland<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Location !! Area Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 153.0500 || 3 || Te Kuiti || Kopati - Te Kumi || Te Kuiti || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0625 || 7 || Hamilton South || Te Kumi - Hamilton || Te Kawa || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0375 || 6 || Hamilton || Hamilton Triangle - Te Rapa || Hamilton Station || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3625 || 14 || Ngaruawahia || Te Rapa - Taupiri || Hamilton Station || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3500 || 4 || Huntly || Taupiri - Buckland || Bombay || 173.8<br />
|}<br />
NIMT South see Manuwatu[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Manawatu-Wanganui_Region#North_Island_Main_Trunk]<br />
<br />
NIMT North see Auckland[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Scanning_Public_Transport_in_Auckland#North_Island_Main_Trunk]<br />
<br />
=== East Coast Main Trunk ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="6"| Hamilton - Kaimai Tunnel <br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Location !! Area Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 151.9500 || 2 || Hamilton || Hamilton Station - Kaimai Tunnel (Hempopo) || Ruru || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 151.9500 || 2 || Hautapu Branch || Ruakura - Hautapu || Ruru || 173.8<br />
|}<br />
Continued on Bay Of Plenty ECMT[https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Bay_of_Plenty_Region#East_Coast_Main_Trunk]<br />
<br />
=== Kinleith branch ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="6"| Waharoa - Kinleith <br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Location !! Area Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 151.9500 || 2 || Matamata || Waharoa - Okoroire || Ruru || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0625 || 13 || Kinleith || Waharoa - Kinleith || Putaruru || 225.7<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Simplex ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="4"| Shunt Channels<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Area Coverage !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 153.45625 || 1 Mainline || Train to Train and track warrant station calling || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 453.44375 || 45 Shunt || Mainline Train Shunting (All Stations unless 46 specified) || 71.9<br />
|-<br />
| 453.56875 || 46 Shunt || Mainline Train Shunting and Examination || 74.4<br />
|}<br />
For ASP shunt channels see link to main page for national frequencies here [https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Kiwirail_Frequencies]<br />
<br />
== Civil Defence ==<br />
<pre><br />
VHF Repeaters<br />
142.8625 Rangitoto Repeater<br />
142.6625 Ranginui Repeater<br />
142.675 Pukeitionga Repeater<br />
142.8750 Maungakawa Repeater<br />
142.8625 Otorohanga Repeater<br />
142.8500 Pirongia Repeater<br />
142.6125 Whitehall Repeater<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Department of Conservation (DOC) ==<br />
<pre><br />
VHF Repeaters<br />
142.4500 Hiwiroa - Hamilton/Putaruru<br />
142.4625 Kakatarahae - Coromandel<br />
142.4750 Mt Te Aroha<br />
142.5125 Hihi - Thames<br />
142.5375 Mt Karioi - Raglan<br />
142.5500 Hauturu - Otorohanga<br />
142.9625 Moehau - North Coromandel<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Marine ==<br />
<pre><br />
160.7000 02 Coastguard Repeater Raglan/Kawhia Area(Mt Karioi)<br />
160.8000 04 Ship - Ship Repeater Raglan Area (Te Uku) <br />
156.8000 04 Coastguard - Whangamata (Mcbeths Rd)<br />
156.8000 16 Distress/calling<br />
161.5500 19 NowCasting Weather - Raglan<br />
161.5500 19 NowCasting Weather - Tairua/Whangamata <br />
161.6000 20 NowCasting Weather - Whitianga<br />
160.6250 60 Coastguard - Coromandel (Moehau)<br />
160.7750 63 Coastguard - Whitianga (Tahanga Opito Bay)<br />
156.8250 76 NowCasting Weather (Moehau)<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Other Frequencies ==<br />
<pre><br />
456.16875 University Security/Parking (CC5, TS1, TG100)<br />
453.48125 Montana Catering (Unknown CTCSS, Be aware this is also a simplex channel for Fonterra)<br />
457.65625 Chartwell Security, Management and Cleaners (CC0, TS1, TG1)<br />
464.63125 The Base (CC0,TS1, TG1)<br />
</PRE><br />
<br />
== Local Authorities ==<br />
<pre><br />
Hamilton City Council<br />
455.90625 CitySafe (CC7, TS2, TG100)<br />
457.36875 Parking Wardens (CC5, TS1, TG1)<br />
456.66875 Parks (CC7, TS1, TG902)<br />
456.66875 Animal Control (CC7, TS2, TG904)<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Waikato Events (Claudelands Arena / FMG) ==<br />
<pre><br />
456.38125 - Repeater<br />
466.69375 - Simplex<br />
453.38125 - Simplex<br />
466.69375 - Simplex<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Trunking ==<br />
=== Fleetlink ===<br />
<br />
''' Ham Towers (ID 49C1) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
416.7500 220 Control<br />
415.0000 80 Voice<br />
415.2500 100 Voice<br />
415.6875 135 Voice<br />
417.0000 240 Voice<br />
417.2500 260 Voice<br />
417.6875 295 Voice<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== ActionNet ===<br />
''' Ham Towers (ID 5289) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
416.6000 208 Control<br />
416.8500 228 Voice<br />
417.1000 248 Voice<br />
417.6000 288 Voice<br />
417.8500 308 Voice<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
<br />
=== Vital Tier3 ===<br />
''' Ham Towers (NID 2, Site 5.4, CC0) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN LSN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
417.9375 31 63 Control<br />
64 Voice<br />
414.7125 57 115 Voice<br />
116 Voice<br />
416.1875 175 351 Voice<br />
352 Voice<br />
</pre><br />
''' Pukemore (NID 2, Site 4.5, CC0) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN LSN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
414.3625 59 119 Control<br />
120 Voice<br />
416.3625 189 379 Voice<br />
380 Voice<br />
416.6825 229 459 Voice<br />
460 Voice<br />
417.3625 269 539 Voice<br />
540 Voice<br />
</pre><br />
''' San Hill (NID 2, Site 5.5, CC0) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN LSN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
414.3875 31 63 Control<br />
64 Voice<br />
415.1375 91 183 Voice<br />
184 Voice<br />
414.8875 71 143 Voice<br />
144 Voice<br />
416.3875 191 383 Voice<br />
384 Voice<br />
</pre><br />
''' Te Uku (NID 2, Site 5.6, CC0) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN LSN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
416.6375 211 423 Control<br />
424 Voice<br />
417.0500 244 489 Voice<br />
490 Voice<br />
417.8875 311 623 Voice<br />
624 Voice<br />
</pre><br />
''' Ranginui (NID 2, Site 5.8, CC0) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN LSN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
415.5875 127 255 Control<br />
256 Voice<br />
</pre><br />
=== Push Wireless ===<br />
''' Ham Towers (NID 1, Site 3.5, CC0) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN LSN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
418.2625 341 683 Control<br />
684 Voice<br />
419.2625 421 843 Voice<br />
844 Voice<br />
419.5125 441 883 Voice<br />
884 Voice<br />
419.7625 461 923 Voice<br />
924 Voice<br />
</pre><br />
''' Te Aroha (NID 1, Site 3.6, CC0) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN LSN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
418.5375 363 727 Control<br />
728 Voice<br />
419.2875 423 847 Voice<br />
848 Voice<br />
</pre><br />
''' Taupiri Radio (NID 1, Site 3.7, CC0) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN LSN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
418.5875 367 735? <br />
736? <br />
419.2875 387 775? <br />
776? <br />
419.0875 407 815? <br />
816? <br />
419.3375 427 855? <br />
856? <br />
</pre><br />
''' Te Uku (NID 1, Site ?.?, CC0) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN LSN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
419.2250 418 837 Control<br />
838 Voice<br />
419.4750 438 877 Voice<br />
878 Voice<br />
419.7250 458 917 Voice<br />
918 Voice<br />
419.9750 478 958 Voice<br />
959 Voice<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== Trilogy ===<br />
''' San Hill (NID 3:1, Site 1.1, CC0) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN LSN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
418.2500 340 681 Control<br />
682 Voice<br />
418.7500 380 761 Voice<br />
762 Voice<br />
418.5000 360 721 Voice<br />
722 Voice<br />
</pre><br />
''' Pukeitionga (NID 3:1, Site 11.5, CC0) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN LSN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
418.1250 370 741 Control<br />
742 Voice<br />
418.8750 390 781 Voice<br />
782 Voice<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
''' Whakamaru (NID 3:1, Site 11.7, CC0) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN LSN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
418.1500 332 665 ?<br />
666 ?<br />
418.6500 372 745 ?<br />
746 ?<br />
418.4000 352 705 ?<br />
706 ?<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=== OC3 ===<br />
''' KPMG (NID 1, Site 1-8, CC4) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN LSN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
462.65625 309 620 Control<br />
310 621 Voice<br />
462.20625 274 550 Voice<br />
275 551 Voice<br />
461.95625 254 509 Voice<br />
255 510 Voice<br />
</pre><br />
''' San Hill (NID 1, Site 1-9, CC4) '''<br />
<pre><br />
Freq LCN LSN Type<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
464.68125 345 943 Control<br />
? 944 Voice<br />
462.20625 472 692 Voice<br />
? ? Voice<br />
464.18125 432 ? Voice<br />
? ? Voice<br />
</pre></div>
EarsOn
http://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php?title=Ambulance_Callsign_Types&diff=5938
Ambulance Callsign Types
2023-11-02T22:50:29Z
<p>EarsOn: </p>
<hr />
<div>{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! ID (Pager ID)<br />
! Type<br />
! Description<br />
|-<br />
| (1-19) & (31-39) <br />
| Front-line Ambulance <br />
| At least one EMT is required for the vehicle to be a Transport Ambulance<br />
|-<br />
| (21-29) <br />
| Patient Transfer Service <br />
| Non-Response (Primarily Single Crewed EMT) <br />
|-<br />
| (81-89)<br />
| Events Car<br />
| Event attendance for First Aid (FR/EMT) Sometimes Higher requirement is specifically requested<br />
|-<br />
| (91-99)<br />
| Events Ambulance<br />
| Event attendance for First Aid (FR/EMT) Sometimes Higher requirement is specifically requested <br />
|-<br />
| (*)<br />
| Other Callsign Numbers<br />
| Echo, Hotel, Mike, Papa, Romeo, RTH, Tango uses a number based on the region/district, e.g. ECHO20, HOTEL20 and MIKE20 in Auckland. This does not apply in Wellington for WFA. District numbers appear to be 1* - Northland, 2* - Auckland, 3* - East (of Central North area), 4* - West (Of Central North area), 5* - Central South, 6* - Tasman/Nelson/Marlborough/West Coast, 7* - Canterbury, 8* Otago/Southland<br />
|-<br />
| A<br />
| Air Ambulance<br />
| Helicopter<br />
E.G. A1TNK1<br />
|-<br />
| DELTA <br />
| Clinical Coach Vehicle <br />
| iLoad or similar usually Response Capable. <br />
|-<br />
| ECHO<br />
| First-Response and Paramedic Back-up <br />
| Front-line Response Vehicle (CCP) <br />
|-<br />
| FRU or FR or FRG<br />
| First Response Unit <br />
| ''Usually a Volunteer Vehicle'' <br />
|-<br />
| GOLF<br />
| Operational Support Vehicle <br />
| Vehicles that are assigned to support Ambulance service vehicles and equipment (TBC)<br />
E.G. GOLF40<br />
|-<br />
| HOTEL<br />
| Air Ambulance Rapid Response Vehicle<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| MARINECOM<br />
| TBC<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| MIKE<br />
| TBC<br />
| Group Operations Manager/Watch Operations Managers<br />
|-<br />
| MIST<br />
| Major Incident Support Team<br />
| Supports responses at major incidents<br />
|-<br />
| NOEC <br />
| National Operations Effectiveness Centre<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| OMEGA<br />
| Surge Ambulance<br />
| TBC<br />
|-<br />
| OSCAR <br />
| Watch Operations Manager<br />
| Team Manager - responsible for leading the shift, they do not usually first respond to incidents.<br />
E.G. OSCAR56<br />
|-<br />
| PAPA<br />
| Bariatric Ambulance<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| PD<br />
| PRIME Doctor/Nurse<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| RTH<br />
| Remote Telehealth<br />
| Telehealth<br />
|-<br />
| ROMEO <br />
| Extended Care Paramedic<br />
| Appear to attend non-urgent home-based calls <br />
|-<br />
| SIERRA (SERA)<br />
| Acute Patient Management<br />
| Front-line Response Vehicle (Paramedic/ICP)<br />
|-<br />
| TANGO (TGO)<br />
| First-Response and Paramedic Back-up <br />
| Front-line Response Vehicle (ICP) (or CCP in a vehicle that is not ECHO capable)<br />
|-<br />
| UNIFORM (UNFRM)<br />
| TBC<br />
| Poss ex SUP callsigns?<br />
E.G. UNFRM70<br />
|-<br />
| VICTOR<br />
| TBC<br />
| TBC<br />
|-<br />
| WPAC<br />
| Westpac Air Ambulance<br />
| Auckland<br />
|}</div>
EarsOn
http://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php?title=Ambulance_Callsign_Types&diff=5937
Ambulance Callsign Types
2023-11-02T22:48:29Z
<p>EarsOn: </p>
<hr />
<div>{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! ID (Pager ID)<br />
! Type<br />
! Description<br />
|-<br />
| (1-19) & (31-39) <br />
| Front-line Ambulance <br />
| At least one EMT is required for the vehicle to be a Transport Ambulance<br />
|-<br />
| (21-29) <br />
| Patient Transfer Service <br />
| Non-Response (Primarily Single Crewed EMT) <br />
|-<br />
| (81-89)<br />
| Events Car<br />
| Event attendance for First Aid (FR/EMT) Sometimes Higher requirement is specifically requested<br />
|-<br />
| (91-99)<br />
| Events Ambulance<br />
| Event attendance for First Aid (FR/EMT) Sometimes Higher requirement is specifically requested <br />
|-<br />
| (*)<br />
| Other Callsign Numbers<br />
| Echo, Hotel, Mike, Papa, Romeo, RTH, Tango uses a number based on the region/district, e.g. ECHO20, HOTEL20 and MIKE20 in Auckland. This does not apply in Wellington for WFA. District numbers appear to be 1* - Northland, 2* - Auckland, 3* - East (of Central North area), 4* - West (Of Central North area), 5* - Central South, 6* - Tasman/Nelson/Marlborough/West Coast, 7* - Canterbury, 8* Otago/Southland<br />
|-<br />
| A<br />
| Air Ambulance<br />
| Helicopter <br />
|-<br />
| DELTA <br />
| Clinical Coach Vehicle <br />
| iLoad or similar usually Response Capable. <br />
|-<br />
| ECHO<br />
| First-Response and Paramedic Back-up <br />
| Front-line Response Vehicle (CCP) <br />
|-<br />
| FRU or FR or FRG<br />
| First Response Unit <br />
| ''Usually a Volunteer Vehicle'' <br />
|-<br />
| GOLF<br />
| Operational Support Vehicle <br />
| Vehicles that are assigned to support Ambulance service vehicles and equipment (TBC)<br />
E.G. GOLF40<br />
|-<br />
| HOTEL<br />
| Air Ambulance Rapid Response Vehicle<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| MARINECOM<br />
| TBC<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| MIKE<br />
| TBC<br />
| Group Operations Manager/Watch Operations Managers<br />
|-<br />
| MIST<br />
| Major Incident Support Team<br />
| Supports responses at major incidents<br />
|-<br />
| NOEC <br />
| National Operations Effectiveness Centre<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| OMEGA<br />
| Surge Ambulance<br />
| TBC<br />
|-<br />
| OSCAR <br />
| Watch Operations Manager<br />
| Team Manager - responsible for leading the shift, they do not usually first respond to incidents.<br />
E.G. OSCAR56<br />
|-<br />
| PAPA<br />
| Bariatric Ambulance<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| PD<br />
| PRIME Doctor/Nurse<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| RTH<br />
| Remote Telehealth<br />
| Telehealth<br />
|-<br />
| ROMEO <br />
| Extended Care Paramedic<br />
| Appear to attend non-urgent home-based calls <br />
|-<br />
| SIERRA (SERA)<br />
| Acute Patient Management<br />
| Front-line Response Vehicle (Paramedic/ICP)<br />
|-<br />
| TANGO (TGO)<br />
| First-Response and Paramedic Back-up <br />
| Front-line Response Vehicle (ICP) (or CCP in a vehicle that is not ECHO capable)<br />
|-<br />
| UNIFORM (UNFRM)<br />
| TBC<br />
| Poss ex SUP callsigns?<br />
E.G. UNFRM70<br />
|-<br />
| VICTOR<br />
| TBC<br />
| TBC<br />
|-<br />
| WPAC<br />
| Westpac Air Ambulance<br />
| <br />
|}</div>
EarsOn
http://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php?title=Ambulance_Callsign_Types&diff=5936
Ambulance Callsign Types
2023-11-02T22:45:58Z
<p>EarsOn: </p>
<hr />
<div>{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! ID (Pager ID)<br />
! Type<br />
! Description<br />
|-<br />
| (1-19) & (31-39) <br />
| Front-line Ambulance <br />
| At least one EMT is required for the vehicle to be a Transport Ambulance<br />
|-<br />
| (21-29) <br />
| Patient Transfer Service <br />
| Non-Response (Primarily Single Crewed EMT) <br />
|-<br />
| (81-89)<br />
| Events Car<br />
| Event attendance for First Aid (FR/EMT) Sometimes Higher requirement is specifically requested<br />
|-<br />
| (91-99)<br />
| Events Ambulance<br />
| Event attendance for First Aid (FR/EMT) Sometimes Higher requirement is specifically requested <br />
|-<br />
| (*)<br />
| Other Callsign Numbers<br />
| Echo, Hotel, Mike, Papa, Romeo, RTH, Tango uses a number based on the region/district, e.g. ECHO20, HOTEL20 and MIKE20 in Auckland. This does not apply in Wellington for WFA. District numbers appear to be 1* - Northland, 2* - Auckland, 3* - East (of Central North area), 4* - West (Of Central North area), 5* - Central South, 6* - Tasman/Nelson/Marlborough/West Coast, 7* - Canterbury, 8* Otago/Southland<br />
|-<br />
| A<br />
| Air Ambulance<br />
| Helicopter <br />
|-<br />
| DELTA <br />
| Clinical Coach Vehicle <br />
| iLoad or similar usually Response Capable. <br />
|-<br />
| ECHO<br />
| First-Response and Paramedic Back-up <br />
| Front-line Response Vehicle (CCP) <br />
|-<br />
| FRU or FR or FRG<br />
| First Response Unit <br />
| ''Usually a Volunteer Vehicle'' <br />
|-<br />
| GOLF<br />
| Operational Support Vehicle <br />
| Vehicles that are assigned to support Ambulance service vehicles and equipment (TBC)<br />
|-<br />
| HOTEL<br />
| Air Ambulance Rapid Response Vehicle<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| MARINECOM<br />
| TBC<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| MIKE<br />
| TBC<br />
| Group Operations Manager/Watch Operations Managers<br />
|-<br />
| MIST<br />
| Major Incident Support Team<br />
| Supports responses at major incidents<br />
|-<br />
| NOEC <br />
| National Operations Effectiveness Centre<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| OMEGA<br />
| Surge Ambulance<br />
| TBC<br />
|-<br />
| OSCAR <br />
| Watch Operations Manager<br />
| Team Manager - responsible for leading the shift, they do not usually first respond to incidents.<br />
|-<br />
| PAPA<br />
| Bariatric Ambulance<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| PD<br />
| PRIME Doctor/Nurse<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| RTH<br />
| Remote Telehealth<br />
| Telehealth<br />
|-<br />
| ROMEO <br />
| Extended Care Paramedic<br />
| Appear to attend non-urgent home-based calls <br />
|-<br />
| SIERRA (SERA)<br />
| Acute Patient Management<br />
| Front-line Response Vehicle (Paramedic/ICP)<br />
|-<br />
| TANGO (TGO)<br />
| First-Response and Paramedic Back-up <br />
| Front-line Response Vehicle (ICP) (or CCP in a vehicle that is not ECHO capable)<br />
|-<br />
| UNIFORM (UNFRM)<br />
| TBC<br />
| Poss ex SUP callsigns?<br />
|-<br />
| VICTOR<br />
| TBC<br />
| TBC<br />
|-<br />
| WPAC<br />
| Westpac Air Ambulance<br />
| <br />
|}</div>
EarsOn
http://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php?title=Ambulance_Callsign_Types&diff=5935
Ambulance Callsign Types
2023-11-02T22:41:14Z
<p>EarsOn: </p>
<hr />
<div>{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! ID (Pager ID)<br />
! Type<br />
! Description<br />
|-<br />
| (1-19) & (31-39) <br />
| Front-line Ambulance <br />
| At least one EMT is required for the vehicle to be a Transport Ambulance<br />
|-<br />
| (21-29) <br />
| Patient Transfer Service <br />
| Non-Response (Primarily Single Crewed EMT) <br />
|-<br />
| (81-89)<br />
| Events<br />
| Event attendance for First Aid (FR/EMT) Sometimes Higher requirement is specifically requested<br />
|-<br />
| (91-99)<br />
| Events Ambulance<br />
| Event attendance for First Aid (FR/EMT) Sometimes Higher requirement is specifically requested <br />
|-<br />
| (*)<br />
| Other Callsign Numbers<br />
| Echo, Hotel, Mike, Papa, Romeo, RTH, Tango uses a number based on the region/district, e.g. ECHO20, HOTEL20 and MIKE20 in Auckland. This does not apply in Wellington for WFA. District numbers appear to be 1* - Northland, 2* - Auckland, 3* - East (of Central North area), 4* - West (Of Central North area), 5* - Central South, 6* - Tasman/Nelson/Marlborough/West Coast, 7* - Canterbury, 8* Otago/Southland<br />
|-<br />
| A<br />
| Air Ambulance<br />
| Helicopter <br />
|-<br />
| DELTA <br />
| Clinical Coach Vehicle <br />
| iLoad or similar usually Response Capable. <br />
|-<br />
| ECHO<br />
| First-Response and Paramedic Back-up <br />
| Front-line Response Vehicle (CCP) <br />
|-<br />
| FRU or FR or FRG<br />
| First Response Unit <br />
| ''Usually a Volunteer Vehicle'' <br />
|-<br />
| GOLF<br />
| Operational Support Vehicle <br />
| Vehicles that are assigned to support Ambulance service vehicles and equipment (TBC)<br />
|-<br />
| HOTEL<br />
| Air Ambulance Rapid Response Vehicle<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| MARINECOM<br />
| TBC<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| MIKE<br />
| TBC<br />
| Group Operations Manager/Watch Operations Managers<br />
|-<br />
| MIST<br />
| Major Incident Support Team<br />
| Supports responses at major incidents<br />
|-<br />
| NOEC <br />
| National Operations Effectiveness Centre<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| OMEGA<br />
| Surge Ambulance<br />
| TBC<br />
|-<br />
| OSCAR <br />
| Watch Operations Manager<br />
| Team Manager - responsible for leading the shift, they do not usually first respond to incidents.<br />
|-<br />
| PAPA<br />
| Bariatric Ambulance<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| PD<br />
| PRIME Doctor/Nurse<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| RTH<br />
| Remote Telehealth<br />
| Telehealth<br />
|-<br />
| ROMEO <br />
| Extended Care Paramedic<br />
| Appear to attend non-urgent home-based calls <br />
|-<br />
| SIERRA (SERA)<br />
| Acute Patient Management<br />
| Front-line Response Vehicle (Paramedic/ICP)<br />
|-<br />
| TANGO (TGO)<br />
| First-Response and Paramedic Back-up <br />
| Front-line Response Vehicle (ICP) (or CCP in a vehicle that is not ECHO capable)<br />
|-<br />
| UNIFORM (UNFRM)<br />
| TBC<br />
| Poss ex SUP callsigns?<br />
|-<br />
| VICTOR<br />
| TBC<br />
| TBC<br />
|-<br />
| WPAC<br />
| Westpac Air Ambulance<br />
| <br />
|}</div>
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Taranaki Region
2023-11-02T22:35:13Z
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<hr />
<div>== St John Ambulance & Rescue Helicopters ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Frequency !! Location !! Repeater<br />
|-<br />
| 141.3875 || New Plymouth || Blagdon Hill <br />
|-<br />
| 141.4125 || Opunake || Kahui Trig <br />
|-<br />
| 141.4625 || South Taranaki || Jacksons Lookout <br />
|-<br />
| 425.500 || I Band Link NP - Mt Messenger <br />
|-<br />
| 141.3250 || Awakino || North Comm <br />
|}<br />
Note: Often linked with Wairarapa<br />
<br />
''' Taranaki Base Hospital '''<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Type <br />
|-<br />
| 462.1187 || 1 || Repeater <br />
|-<br />
| 466.6875 || 2 || Simplex <br />
|-<br />
| 466.7125 || 3 || Simplex <br />
|-<br />
| 157.800 || Paging || Taranaki Wide <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
<br />
Dispatched from Central Comms in Wellington, a joint venture between Wellington Free Ambulance and St John Ambulance, which is also connected to the Auckland and Christchurch Communications Centres.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Station !! Unit <br />
|-<br />
| A1TNKI (New Plymouth) || Taranaki Rescue Helicopter (ZK-ITR)<br />
|-<br />
| Taranaki 1 || District Operations Manager <br />
|-<br />
| New Plymouth || 1, 2, 3, 91, 92, FRU, Oscar 1 Taranaki, Tango 1<br />
|-<br />
| Inglewood || 1<br />
|-<br />
| Waitara || FRU <br />
|-<br />
|Stratford || 1, 2<br />
|-<br />
|Hawera || 1, 2<br />
|-<br />
|Manaia || FRU <br />
|-<br />
|Patea || 1, PRIME Dr<br />
|-<br />
|Opunake || FRU<br />
|-<br />
|Urenui || FRU <br />
|-<br />
|Waverley || FRU <br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Frequency !! Location !! Repeater Location <br />
|-<br />
| 75.6375 || New Plymouth || Blagdon Hill <br />
|-<br />
| 75.6375 || Patea || Hurleyville <br />
|-<br />
| 75.8250 || Opunake || Kahui Trig <br />
|-<br />
| 75.8250 || Kohuratahi || Kohuratahi <br />
|-<br />
| 75.8000 || South Taranaki || Jacksons Lookout <br />
|-<br />
| 75.7000 || Awakino || Taumatamaire <br />
|-<br />
| 75.7000 || Okato || Okato Reservoir <br />
|-<br />
| 75.7750 || Mokau || Mt Messenger <br />
|}<br />
Note: Often linked with East coast<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Station !! Station # !! Pager !! Crewing !! Callsigns <br />
|-<br />
| Hawera || 55 || 999709 || Volunteer || HAWE551, HAWE554, HAWE557, HAWE5529 <br />
|-<br />
| Manaia || 57 || 998626 || Volunteer || MANA577 <br />
|-<br />
| New Plymouth || 61 || || Career, Volunteer || NEWP611, NEWP612, NEWP613, NEWP614, NEWP617, NEWP6118, NEWP6126, NEWP6129 <br />
|-<br />
| New Plymouth West || 62 || 999773 || Volunteer || NEWP621 <br />
|-<br />
| Inglewood || 64 || 999752 || Volunteer || INGL641, INGL647, INGL6429 <br />
|-<br />
| Okato || 65 || 999761 || Volunteer || OKAT651 <br />
|-<br />
| Oakura || 63 || || Volunteer || OAKU631, OAKU6329 <br />
|-<br />
| Opunake || 53 || 999719 || Volunteer || OPUN531, OPUN537, OPUN5329 <br />
|-<br />
| Patea || 58 || 999722 || Volunteer || PATE587, PATE5829 <br />
|-<br />
| Stratford || 48 || 999728 || Volunteer || STRA481, STRA487, STRA4829 <br />
|-<br />
| Urenui || 66 || 999767 || Volunteer || UREN667 <br />
|-<br />
| Waitara || 47 || 999734 || Volunteer || WAIT471, WAIT477, WAIT4729 <br />
|-<br />
| Waverely || 72 || 999710 || Volunteer || WAVE721 <br />
|-<br />
| Ngamotu || 68 || || Volunteer || NGAM6811, NGAM6875<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== New Zealand Police ==<br />
=== Frequencies ===<br />
<br />
Taranaki falls within the Central Police District which is covered by the Central Police Communications Centre in Wellington.<br><br />
At periods of low staffing or inactivity the frequencies are often linked with Gisborne and occasionally Wanganui.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Frequency !! Location || Repeater <br />
|-<br />
| 76.2000 || Opunake || Kahui Trig <br />
|-<br />
| 76.2000 || Kohuratahi || Kohuratahi <br />
|-<br />
| 76.2250 || Awakino || Taumatamaire <br />
|-<br />
| 76.2250 || Okato || Okato Reservoir <br />
|-<br />
| 76.2500 || New Plymouth || Blagdon Hill <br />
|-<br />
| 76.2500 || Patea || Hurleyville <br />
|-<br />
| 76.2875 || East Egmont || Jacksons Lookout <br />
|-<br />
| 76.1000 || Mokau || Mt Messenger <br />
|-<br />
| 427.9750 || Stratford I Band Link || <br />
|-<br />
| 485.2000 || Stratford || <br />
|-<br />
| 485.2250 || Hawera/Opunake || <br />
|-<br />
| 485.2312 || Hawera/South Taranaki || <br />
|-<br />
| 485.2500 || New Plymouth || <br />
|- <br />
| 485.6000 || Hawera / Waiwakaiho || <br />
|-<br />
| 485.9500 || New Plymouth North || Waitara <br />
|-<br />
| 486.0000 || New Plymouth North || Bell Block <br />
|-<br />
| 486.6250 || New Plymouth Central || Education House <br />
|-<br />
| 486.7500 || New Plymouth || <br />
|-<br />
| 488.0000 || New Plymouth || Simplex <br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Callsigns ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Callsign Prefix !! Station/Unit <br />
|-<br />
| BO || Moturoa <br />
|-<br />
| BQ || Bell Block <br />
|-<br />
| BZ || Fitzroy <br />
|-<br />
| ET || Eltham <br />
|-<br />
| HW || Hawera <br />
|-<br />
| IW || Inglewood <br />
|-<br />
| MI || Manaia <br />
|-<br />
| MQ || Mokau <br />
|-<br />
| NU || New Plymouth <br />
|-<br />
| OQ || Oakura <br />
|-<br />
| OT || Okato <br />
|-<br />
| PA || Central District (PAH) <br />
|-<br />
| PE || Patea <br />
|-<br />
| R3 || Region 3<br />
|-<br />
| SF || Stratford <br />
|-<br />
| WT || Waitara <br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Aviation ==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Frequency !! Description <br />
|-<br />
| 114.400 || New Plymouth VOR <br />
|-<br />
| 124.700 || New Plymouth Tower/Unattended <br />
|-<br />
| 118.100 || New Plymouth Tower Secondary <br />
|-<br />
| 127.050 || New Plymouth ATIS <br />
|-<br />
| 126.000 || Christchurch Control Raglan Sector (Arrivals to AKL/HLZ) <br />
|-<br />
| 124.650 || Taranaki Traffic/Hawera & Stratford Unattended <br />
|-<br />
| 123.450 || Hawera AWIB <br />
|-<br />
| 133.650 || Maui Traffic/Helicopters NZ & Oaonui Helibase <br />
|-<br />
| 133.050 || New Plymouth Aero Club <br />
|-<br />
| 129.800 || Christchurch Information <br />
|-<br />
| 131.100 || Air Nelson Operations <br />
|}<br />
'''Christchurch Control 126.000''' ''Transmitter has been relocated from Ohura to Ruaotuwhenua. It is unlikely any listeners in Taranaki will hear ATC transmitting.<br />
<br />
== Marine ==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Description <br />
|-<br />
| 156.5500 || 11 || Port Taranaki Working <br />
|-<br />
| 156.6000 || 12 || Port Taranaki Working <br />
|-<br />
| 156.8000 || 16 || Port Taranaki Calling <br />
|-<br />
| 161.6000 || 20 || Nowcast Weather Channel <br />
|-<br />
| 160.6750 || 61 || Port Taranaki Working & Coastguard <br />
|-<br />
| 156.3750 || 67 || Taranaki Maritime Working <br />
|-<br />
| 156.4750 || 69 || Surf Lifesaving <br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Civil Defence ==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Frequency !! Description <br />
|-<br />
| 143.6500 || New Plymouth <br />
|-<br />
| 143.6900 || New Plymouth <br />
|-<br />
| 148.2875 || Police CD 12 <br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Taxis ==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Frequency !! Description !! Repeater <br />
|-<br />
| 151.0500 || Energy Cabs.[no longer used] (encrypted: tone inversion) || Blagdon Hill <br />
|-<br />
| 152.7750 || Energy Cabs, Alt. channel.[no longer used](encrypted: tone inversion) || Blagdon Hill <br />
|-<br />
| 163.0000 || Energy Cabs. (encrypted: tone inversion) || Carrington Road <br />
|-<br />
| 151.4500 || New Plymouth Taxis (computerised dispatch) || Blagdon Hill <br />
|}<br />
<br />
== KiwiRail ==<br />
<br />
Marton - New Plymouth Line<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="6"| Nukumaru - New Plymouth<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Location !! Area Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0375 || 12 || Waverley || Nukumaru - Rangikura || Waitotara || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 151.9500 || 9 || Hawera || Rangikura - Kapuni & Eltham || Hurleyville || 225.7<br />
|-<br />
| 152.0625 || 7 || Stratford || Eltham - Durham Road || Te Popo || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 152.3625 || 8 || New Plymouth || Durham Road - Breakwater || Lepperton || 173.8<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Stratford - Okahukura Line<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="6"| Stratford - Okahukura Junction<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Location !! Area Coverage !! Repeater !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 151.9500 || Unknown || || || Pohukura ||<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Simplex<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="4"| Shunt Channels<br />
|-<br />
! Frequency !! Channel !! Area Coverage !! CTCSS Tone<br />
|-<br />
| 153.45625 || 1 Mainline || Train to Train and track warrant station calling || 173.8<br />
|-<br />
| 453.44375 || 45 Shunt || Mainline Train Shunting (All Stations unless 46 specified) || 71.9<br />
|-<br />
| 453.56875 || 46 Shunt || Mainline Train Shunting and Examination || 74.4<br />
|}<br />
For ASP shunt channels see link to main page for national frequencies here [https://www.radiowiki.org.nz/index.php/Kiwirail_Frequencies]<br />
<br />
== Teamtalk LocalNet DMR ==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Frequency !! Repeater <br />
|-<br />
|151.0625 || Blagdon Hill <br />
|-<br />
|151.9625 || Taumatamaire <br />
|-<br />
|152.4375 || Jacksons Lookout <br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Talk Group !! Radio ID !! Company <br />
|-<br />
| 1000 || 1 || First Gas Control <br />
|-<br />
| 1000 || 346 || First Gas <br />
|-<br />
| 1000 || 347 || First Gas <br />
|-<br />
| 1000 || 383 || First Gas <br />
|-<br />
| 1000 || 384 || First Gas <br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Other ==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Frequency !! Description !! Type <br />
|-<br />
| 152.2750 || Okato Vets || <br />
|-<br />
| 155.5750 || Taranaki Regional Council || <br />
|-<br />
| 464.9312 || Customs || <br />
|-<br />
| 461.8562 || New Plymouth Prison || <br />
|-<br />
| 464.875 || Event Cinema / Top Town || <br />
|-<br />
| 147.2000 || Amateur Radio New Plymouth / Power Station || <br />
|-<br />
| 147.0500 || Amateur Radio South Taranaki / East Egmont || <br />
|-<br />
| 145.5000 || Amateur Radio Opunake || <br />
|-<br />
|453.41875 || Road Marking Services || <br />
|-<br />
|84.750 || Taranaki Building Removers || <br />
|-<br />
|150.500 || Central House Movers || <br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Ambulance|T]]<br />
[[Category:Fire|T]]<br />
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*'''[[Police_Radio_Codes_Combined|Police Codes]]''' Police Radio Codes - Combined<br />
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#[[Northland Region|Northland]]<br />
#[[Auckland Region-Sections|Auckland]]<br />
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#[[Gisborne Region|Gisborne]]<br />
#[[Hawkes Bay Region|Hawkes Bay]]<br />
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#[[Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough Regions| Tasman]]<br />
#[[Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough Regions| Nelson]]<br />
#[[Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough Regions| Marlborough]]<br />
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#[[Canterbury Region| Canterbury]]<br />
#[[Otago Region| Otago]]<br />
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