Infectious Diseases
The Infectious diseases topic features the latest news, guidelines, education, EMS training and tips related to infection control and EMS role in prevention the transmission of and caring for patients with infectious diseases.
Regardless of case severity, many COVID-19 patients face serious persistent symptoms for months
More PPE training is unlikely to address PPE fatigue; here are 7 strategies that will
The American Ambulance Association HR Consultant discusses options open to EMS managers to ensure providers are vaccinated
A total of 27 firefighters are now under quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure at a care facility
World Health Organization leaders take point on combatting misinformation and fear-mongering associated with the coronavirus
Public safety leaders need to discuss risk-benefit of a quarantine and continuity of operations in light of decision to quarantine personnel potentially exposed to coronavirus
More than 50 people in a nursing facility in the state have been reported feeling sick and are being tested for the virus
The president pushed back against concerns that a U.S. outbreak is 鈥渋nevitable鈥� and announced Vice President Mike Pence will lead the government鈥檚 response
The Wisconsin EMTs received rabies vaccines in 2018 after treating a woman who was foaming at the mouth and later died
The plan would draw millions from HHS accounts, including an Ebola preparedness account, and fund vaccines, treatment and protective equipment
Firefighters and police searched the caller鈥檚 apartment complex for 45 minutes, a few hours before he was found dead by his roommate
The infected passengers had been tested two to three days before the evacuation but officials received notice of the results after they had left the ship for the airport
The San Antonio case marks the 15th confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States
EMS providers may find themselves face to face with this new and highly infectious virus 鈥� here鈥檚 how to protect yourself and the patients you transport
Snohomish County, Washington, officials describe the EMS transport of the first confirmed 2019-nCoV patient in the U.S.
President Donald Trump signed an order temporarily banning U.S. entry for most foreign nationals who have traveled in China within the last 14 days
Members of Saint Francis EMS鈥� infectious disease transport team suited up for a 鈥渘o notice鈥� practice exercise
The global COVID-19 epidemic is challenging EMS agency and fire department capability to assess, treat and transport patients
The state鈥檚 medical director instructed providers to ask patients showing certain symptoms whether they鈥檝e recently traveled to Wuhan, China
The announcement comes shortly after officials confirmed the first case of human-to-human transmission in the U.S.
While the novel coronavirus presents like influenza or other respiratory illnesses, there are 3 additional steps EMS should take to manage suspected cases
The association encourages chiefs to review a preparedness checklist and guidelines for infection control
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the hype around the Wuhan coronavirus and the responsibility of EMS providers to educate the community on public health concerns
Use your familiarity, credibility and ability to speak in plain language to inform the public about the novel coronavirus and how to avoid infection
All of the United States cases of the new virus are in patients who had traveled to Wuhan, China, where the outbreak first began
A Chicago woman who recently returned from China has been diagnosed with the novel form of coronavirus
The guidelines urge early notification of first responders if patients have possible symptoms of the virus
The CDC is advising healthcare professionals follow these recommendations when evaluating patients who may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus outbreak originating in China
As experts warn the coronavirus spread needs to be taken seriously, prepare dispatch, EMS providers to identify the symptoms and communicate with public health officials
Officials say a person who traveled from Wuhan, China to Washington state has been diagnosed with the virus
From dangerous active shooter events, to ET3, Ebola, opioids and community paramedicine, EMS providers faced many significant incidents and evolving trends in the 2010s
Routine vaccination is essential for protecting individuals and communities from influenza during the pandemic
Austin-Travis County EMS said it is responding to 30 flu cases per day
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