When at camp, the doctor is not considered a PALS provider, simply a BLS provider. This makes sense in that you would provide basic CPR and know how to call for help, but simply do not have the resources to run a full code.

What resources are available to the camp doctor? Many camps also staff a nurse in the camp clinic. The nurses assist with medication sorting and distribution, in addition to some of the triaging. The camp usually has a contract with a pharmacy or an account in which you can call in common medications. For example, you may order azithromycin and aerochambers, even though not for a specific patient, you want to have that on hand in the camp clinic. Additionally, the camp provides emergency transport to the local ED for orthopedic care and/or any other medical emergencies. The MD generally can not leave the camp site, and thus, ED transport is already set up if needed. Often, emergency transport works like a well oiled machine and is handled by the camp after the doctor deems it necessary.