Where should pediatric ALS transports be called in according to EMS protocol?

• A. OLMC
• B. Emergency Department
• C. Base Station
• D. Dispatch Center

Answer: (A)

Calling Online Medical Control is required for pediatric ALS transport decisions because it provides real-time medical direction to authorize and guide complex transport decisions, including destination choices and needed interventions. OLMC ensures that pediatric patients receive appropriate, department-specific guidance beyond standing orders and that transport is performed under direct medical supervision. The Emergency Department is the destination, not the point to obtain transport authorization. The Dispatch Center handles resource coordination, but medical control decisions come from OLMC. Base Station may be involved in communications, but the protocol standard is to obtain authorization from Online Medical Control for pediatric ALS transports.