EMS1 Newsletter: TB Scare Shakes Up Chicago Health Care

EMS1 eNews • Vol. 163
April 14, 2009

Editor's Note

Dear EMS1 Member,

Submissions for the 2009 Excellence in EMS writing contest have been pouring in. Make sure you don't miss out on this great opportunity to get your work published online — as well as a chance to win a $200 gift card!

We are looking for a short, original piece that exemplifies this year's EMS Week theme, ''A Proud Partner in Your Community.'' Tell us a story about how your department gave back to the community, or how your community inspires you as an EMS provider.

The deadline is April 20, so put your writer's cap on! Visit the 2009 Excellence in EMS page for full submission details.

— Maveric Vu, EMS1 News Editor

Featured News

Early tests negative in Chicago tuberculosis scare

Early test results for close associates of a doctor-in-training infected with tuberculosis have been negative, health authorities said Monday.

About 10 close contacts of a 26-year-old female pediatric resident who tested positive for TB last week have undergone screening, according to health officials. The contacts include relatives, friends and hospital colleagues who worked in close proximity to her. Full Story

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Tuberculosis scare at 3 Chicago-area hospitals

Triage in Italy Quake Aftermath

Paramedics stand in the emergency unit of a hospital set up in a tent-camp, in L'Aquila, central Italy, Tuesday. More than 100 tent cities have been built after the quake killed 294 people and displaced another 55,000. (AP Photo/Sandro Perozzi)

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Top Stories

Texas EMS pushes for phone instruction standards for allergic reaction

Diabetics skimp on lifesaving care in recession

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Diabetic Emergencies: Understanding the Presentation of Hypoglycemia

Pacemaker-like device aims to get victims to hospital faster

Assembling a blow out kit for tactical EMS

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All Bleeding Stops Eventually

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EMS1 Exclusive

Everyday EMS Tips

Volunteer group provides rehab, comforts to Texas responders

By Maveric Vu, EMS1 News Editor

A grass fire that burned nearly 2,100 acres of land in Williamson County, Texas, in August 2008 tested the limits of nearly a dozen surrounding fire departments.

However, they had some support while out on the field. Members from a volunteer emergency group provided hydration, snacks, CPR support and a cool place for responders to rest at the scene. Full Story

Related Article:

Making Rehab a Requirement: NFPA 1584

Bloodborne Pathogens Avoidance

By Greg Friese,
EMS1 Columnist

In March 2009, the USFA reported the death of a Fla. firefighter/EMT from a hepatitis C virus infection. According to the email, he contracted HCV while on duty.

Minimize your risks of being exposed to bloodborne pathogen infection. Full Tip

View all EMS1 tips


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Forum Post of the Week	Member Comment of the Week
In the 30 years I have been teaching CPR, this is by far the biggest thing to remove that fear in the lay person’s head. If all they have to do is push hard/push fast, they will jump right on it most of the time. — nyfd136	If this had happened to my dog, I would hope for that kind of care. People have to realize that dogs are members of the family as well. — medic_gurl00
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