Overdose/Poisoning/Ingestion are found in which section, and ALS transport is required if what condition?

• A. Section A; symptomatic
• B. Section B; always ALS
• C. Section C; any
• D. Section D; never ALS

Answer: (A)

Overdose/Poisoning/Ingestion are grouped with medical emergencies in Section A. The reason ALS transport is required only if the patient is symptomatic is that symptoms signal potential deterioration requiring advanced capabilities—airway management, IV access, medications, and continuous monitoring. If the patient is not symptomatic, this rule doesn’t mandate ALS transport, and care may be handled with basic life support and appropriate transport. The other sections cover different types of calls, so their rules wouldn’t apply to overdose cases.