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.
As the population ages and healthcare needs surge, EMS is evolving beyond emergencies to provide critical support through body cavity access devices and expanded care procedures
As an essential piece of personal protective equipment, you want to make sure medical gloves fit well, are durable, and are readily available
Learn how leprosy presents in patients and how providers can protect themselves when treating someone suffering from the condition
Officials are considering whether a vaccine should be offered to healthcare workers who treat patients with monkeypox
The CDC will decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group
Fully vaccinated responders will receive $500 in addition to the bonus for working during the pandemic
Find out how this all-in-one, reusable respirator is designed for comfort, range of motion and easy use
Firefighter/Paramedic Captain Michael Nordmark served with Three Rivers EMS and the Bad Rock Volunteer Fire Department
Even though the variant causes a less severe illness for most people, the fact that it is more transmissible means more people are falling ill and dying
Shane Clifford 鈥渉as been an incredible asset to our community,鈥� the Sumner County Sheriff鈥檚 Office said
Hospitalizations are rising, and the most intense flu activity has been seen in Washington and 7 states
Small antibody-like proteins known as VNARs will not be immediately available as a treatment, but they could help prepare for future coronavirus outbreaks
Just two days after its discovery on Nov. 24, the WHO classified the Omicron variant as one of concern
EMS attorneys Steve Wirth and Scott Moore discuss looming vaccine mandates
An independent expert panel will publicly debate the evidence on October 26 for Pfizer and BioNTech鈥檚 Emergency Use Authorization application
The emergency use authorization for the monoclonal antibody therapy has been expanded to include prevention for those exposed to COVID-19
Officials are using American Rescue Plan funds to pay a $250 vaccination incentive for full-time EMS employees
NAEMSP, NEMSMA agree that 鈥渋t is critical鈥� for paramedics, EMS physicians and other EMS providers to get COVID-19 vaccine
Official fears that ambulances waiting at hospitals to offload patients will prolong 911 response times
Onslow County EMS is implementing a mask mandate as well as daily COVID-19 testing as outages impact staffing
A day after recording the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida broke a previous record for current hospitalizations set more than a year ago
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
Manatee County Paramedic Sherri Pellien described the fear and uncertainty in dealing with the then-new virus last March
Regardless of case severity, many COVID-19 patients face serious persistent symptoms for months
The CDC released new guidance Wednesday stating that wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask is one way to achieve a higher degree of protection
More PPE training is unlikely to address PPE fatigue; here are 7 strategies that will
The town of Neptune is the first in the country to equip all of its ambulances with the mounted electrostatic disinfectant system, according to the system鈥檚 creator
Researchers measured the aerosol size and quantity generated by compressions on a swine model before and after defibrillations
The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness
Following concerns about a lack of planning to distribute vaccines, the Mass. city plans to lead a regional effort to vaccinate police, fire and EMS personnel
Converse spent its CARES Act money on the Infectious Disease Response Units, which feature several technological upgrades
In a letter to the National Governors Association, the American Paramedic Association presents data about EMS providers鈥� exposure to the virus and asked for equal priority in Phase 1
As EMS providers and medical directors across the country received some of the first doses of the vaccine, many shared their reasons for getting vaccinated
