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.
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
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
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.
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
Protect your crew, your patients and yourself by limiting your infectious disease exposure risk with PPE and best practices
From mumps and measles, to the plague and Ebola, it is critical EMS is aware of the outbreaks, syndromes and conditions on the radar of public health
A GoFundMe for Paramedic Nick LaBrie and his family has received more than $25,000 in donations
The Superior Ambulance team practices transporting patients with highly infectious diseases
EMS providers were OK’d to administer the vaccine after 19 new cases were recorded in the state last week
Jeffery Henson, 57, lives with a genetic neurodegenerative disease and called the fire department more than 90 times in one month
Why EMS should embrace its role as the front line in stopping the pathogen’s journey
Two rescue units are being equipped with AeroClave decontamination units and isolation capsules for safe transport
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is the latest transport hub in the Florida Infectious Disease Transportation Network, used to transport patients with Ebola or other diseases
Be sure to clean and disinfect both the front and back compartments of the ambulance to reduce potential exposure to viruses, bacteria and dangerous drugs like fentanyl
In its second year, the benchmark report based on EMS national data digs deeper into five key metrics and adds two additional measures
Following the declaration, city officials ordered mandatory vaccinations for all people in Williamsburg
The Montgomery County paramedic podcast discusses basic information on clinical presentation, transmission of the measles virus
Researchers said many paramedics in their study ignored World Health Organization guidelines when soap and water or antiseptic rub was needed