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.
EMTs and paramedics must focus on patient care, self-care, transmission reduction, communication and preparation for the future
In some cases, our medical monitoring equipment alert is the precursor to a rapidly deteriorating patient who appears normal
What you need to consider when purchasing UV-C devices for cleaning ambulances to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens
The spread of the virus is intravenous drug uses; it sparked a CDC alert and the state has spent more than $2 million on efforts to fight the outbreak
The proposed ‘Bystander Insurance’ will pay medical fees to civilians that become injured or infected while helping others
A compound made from cow bile and a plant from garlic family as effective as conventional antibiotics in laboratory testing
Officials describe decision for woman being monitored after returning from an epidemic country as “low risk situation and highly unlikely to be Ebola”
The oral suction tip holster is designed to provide infection control for patients and providers
“The disease is way worse than I thought,” Dr. Luanne Freer, medical director for Yellowstone National Park, told Montana State University students
An antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria may have been transmitted through two contaminated endoscopes that were used to diagnose and treat pancreatic and bile-duct problems
Ebola crisis validated findings and illuminated importance of EMS as an equal and vital component in healthcare system
CDC has added response algorithm for patients that present with possible Ebola to EMS guidance page
Easy-to-use testing kits confirm firefighters and medics are transferring MRSA from ambulance into living quarters, as well as becoming infected themselves
24-year-old GI returned from Liberia humanitarian work a week ago; initial Ebola tests negative
The Podmedic spots trends and products at the Las Vegas consumer electronics show that will improve chronic disease conditions and EMS
Omaha medics bring patient that had a high-risk Ebola exposure to specialized biocontainment unit
Specialized IEMS team will use ‘Medic Zero’ to transport patients with Ebola or other highly infectious diseases
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss keeping providers and patients healthy this flu season, and remind us that they’ll be taking calls for a live podcast on Dec. 29 at 5 p.m. CST
Flu vaccine does not cause flu, but four in 10 of us believe it does
Even though flu kills up to 30,000 Americans per year public health messaging may not change misconceptions or increase vaccinations
Doctors, nurses, medics, others recognized for acts of courage and mercy caring for patients with Ebola
You will not find an EKG monitor, pulse oximeter or even a blood pressure cuff; medical providers work with nothing more than their hands, eyes and ears
Working with Ebola is unlike any other paramedic job, and never before have I better understood the significance of a simple handshake or hug
A new Ebola Treatment Unit will have a capacity of 100 patients, but the number of patients is slowly dropping
Humidity and decontamination needs make documentation a low priority in Liberia, but without it few treatment lessons will be learned
Guidance on minimum PPE for known or suspected Ebola patients updated on December 2, 2014
Intravenous therapy should be performed only when medically necessary, and under stringent guidelines
Hundreds of Chinese army medics and medical staff to care for patients with Ebola
Medics donned PPE before carrying the feverish girls from their home; the scare reassured responders they’re equipped to manage the disease
He was given the experimental drug ZMapp and blood from an Ebola survivor, but was “extremely critical” when he arrived at the biocontainment unit
He was taken to the Nebraska Medical Center by ambulance and accompanied by a single police cruiser and a fire department vehicle
Results of an initial U.S. safety study proved promising enough that next-step testing should begin by January
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