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.
U.S. EMS agencies have been ordering options that make rigs safer and more comfortable for providers and patients
Disaster medicine expert Dr. Alex Isakov weighs in on infectious diseases on the horizon
Long-term care facilities are at risk of becoming hotbeds of growth for the fungus that is rapidly spreading across the United States
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
An analysis by ESO found that providers spent more than 30 minutes on average with each confirmed COVID-19 patient, including 15 minutes in the confined space of an ambulance
The move sets off what will be the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history
The American Ambulance Association HR Consultant discusses options open to EMS managers to ensure providers are vaccinated
Data points to evaluate at your agency as we move into a new phase of COVID-19 response
It will take teamwork and cooperation among all of us to understand and fight this monster
The original 14-day quarantine recommendation was based on the belief that the virus鈥� incubation period could extend to two weeks after exposure
The panel will decide on priority for other first responder groups at future meetings
The at-home test that yields results in under an hour was trialed by firefighters who called it 鈥渁 great resource鈥�
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said the vaccine rollout will be more challenging than testing; first responders and hospital workers will be the first to receive the vaccine
Scott Davidson, 45, is the second Kansas City Fire Department member to die from the virus over the weekend
Moderna also said earlier this week that its vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective after an analysis
Hospitals across the state are diverting ambulance traffic due to the pandemic, increased flu cases and other issues
A look at fever pathophysiology, causes and common treatments
President Trump and Congress have 7 weeks to support bipartisan opportunities to improve EMS safety, reimbursement, recognition and pay
The appointments come as the virus continues to surge, increasing its spread in at least 40 states
Abbott first dispatched state medical resources to El Paso three weeks ago, including medical personnel, ambulances and other equipment, and is sending three additional medical teams
Recent first responder LODDs underscore the virus鈥� devastating impact on public safety
From up-front and maintenance costs, to supply chain and accessory required changes, these questions will smooth the transition to a new disposable product
Friday was the deadline for states to submit their vaccine plans to the CDC; North Carolina鈥檚 plan includes four phases
Join us as we analyze what the results of a recent survey reveal about provider perceptions about COVID-19 and influenza vaccination
An advisory group formed by the state said it will consider local input before announcing the finalized distribution plans
Gaining signals from noise and understanding the trajectory of service delivery
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said naloxone can be safely administered by first responders with proper PPE and other safety measures
Readers weigh in on whether they will get a COVID-19 vaccine
Incident Commander Nick Pachota was deployed for 160 days as part of a team covering one of Florida鈥檚 largest population areas
Officials said the incident is under investigation to determine appropriate disciplinary actions
First responders and healthcare workers would be in the first 5% of the U.S. population to receive Phase 1a of the vaccine, under the new National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommendations
Operation Warp Speed 鈥� boldly going where no mass inoculation has gone before
3 takeaways from our recent survey on EMS influenza and COVID-19 vaccination policies, practices and perceptions
