Physicians, EMS Chiefs, Training Officers, and Field Paramedics throughout Florida developed the first edition of Florida Regional Common EMS Protocols. The second edition continues the tradition with protocols that are based on National Standards and the most recent clinical studies regarding the delivery of prehospital care. Medical experts in the specialized areas of the protocols were an integral part of the protocol development process. In addition, an in-depth peer review was conducted to provide all participating agencies the opportunity to give input into the design and content of the protocols.