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Animal bites and envenomations pose some interesting challenges to EMS providers
When faced with dangerous microorganisms, St. Francis Hospital and the SDPD turned to SteraMist to save time, money and labor
CDC issues Health Advisory Network Health Advisory, for healthcare workers to be aware of the Ebola outbreak
Researchers, clinicians at UC San Diego Health used “COMPOSER” with over 100,000 digital records of sepsis patients, to calculate a lower mortality rate
Exploring the infection control benefits of chlorhexidine, alcohol, betadine and povidone iodine-alcohol
Since the September crash, Ashley Diaz continues to battle infections from her wounds, and underwent a partial amputation of her leg
First responders can cut down on time spent eliminating pathogens using a single-step method of cleaning
The emergency use authorization for the monoclonal antibody therapy has been expanded to include prevention for those exposed to COVID-19
Official fears that ambulances waiting at hospitals to offload patients will prolong 911 response times
Converse spent its CARES Act money on the Infectious Disease Response Units, which feature several technological upgrades
Recent first responder LODDs underscore the virus’ devastating impact on public safety
Join us as we analyze what the results of a recent survey reveal about provider perceptions about COVID-19 and influenza vaccination
In this episode learn the 5 diagnoses for altered mental status that can kill your patient emergently
EMS providers from MedStar Mobile Healthcare create art out of COVID-19 clearance bands
How vaporized hydrogen peroxide can be used to disinfect used PPE for fire and EMS personnel
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Fire and EMS leaders reflect on the grim milestone, as 29 fire service and 21 EMS members have died from the virus
Firefighter-paramedics rapidly implement new ideas to curb infection
Test your knowledge of COVID-19 best practices and up-to-date information
As public safety agencies across the country adapt response models, we must not forget the need to adapt leadership strategies
The tool calculates the average use rate for each type of equipment to help agencies plan for shortages
During this national emergency, EMS needs to find qualified caregivers to help maintain field response capabilities
Public safety employers have statutory mandates to protect their employees and the public from these diseases
The CDC now recommends organizers cancel or postpone gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks
The state’s medical director instructed providers to ask patients showing certain symptoms whether they’ve recently traveled to Wuhan, China
The announcement comes shortly after officials confirmed the first case of human-to-human transmission in the U.S.
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