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.
What the ILCOR recommendations for managing infection risks during CPR and intubation of patients who may be infected with SARS-CoV-2 mean for EMS
EMS1 members shared their perspectives after it was reported that federal officials were considering hazard pay for first responders during the pandemic
Faced with unprecedented challenges, EMS1 members share what they worry about most on the job
California health officials say it’s the worst outbreak of the disease in two decades
Firefighter Rick Halcomb contracted hepatitis on the job; he medically retired after 9 years
Doctors are not sure what is causing the rare phenomenon that has affected more than a dozen kids who have not recovered the use of their arm or leg
More than 500 turned out to pay tribute to the paramedic and volunteer firefighter who died after heart complications and a recent bout with norovirus
The ship arrived back in N.J. and passengers are recovering
Increased demand for IV fluids because of a worse-than-average flu season, plus factory shutdowns over the holidays have left pharmacists scrambling, FDA says
Firefighter Art Springer II, 45, died Jan. 23 after contracting the H1N1 flu virus
The Caribbean cruise was cut short, and those who fell ill responded well to over-the-counter medication being administered onboard
She’s in a medically induced coma; doctors gave her an experimental drug and may do an ECMO procedure as the community rallies around the 29-year-old
He was sick for about two weeks and died after calling 911 because he couldn’t breathe; his wife also has the virus and is in an induced coma
The victims included five adults and one 7-year-old, and they all had previous health conditions such as diabetes, obesity or high blood pressure
EMTs face intense challenges and exposure in the field, and must be trained to recognize infectious diseases and prevent their spread
With the winter flu season upon us, now is a good time to do more than a cursory cleaning
Forty-five students tested positive for possible exposure but more tests, including X-rays will be needed to determine whether they have active TB
Concentrating salmonella to the point of detection now takes an hour, not a day
As EMTs, we sometimes have the privilege and responsibility of helping people die
Early diagnosis can help people get the treatment and services that will help them live longer and prevent transmitting the disease to others
The unidentified young adult was one of 11 confirmed cases of H1N1 or ‘swine flu’ reported in Alaska since flu season began in September
Doctors say Krokodil rots the skin from the inside out causing gangrene; one sister had to undergo emergency surgery last week to save her legs
The boy could have lost his leg, but doctors didn’t amputate because they didn’t think he was going to live
He was infected through a minor crab bite; medics removed arm skin and tissue down to the muscle and hope he survives
Be sure you aren’t risking your health while protecting your patients’ health by using PPE and following an infection control plan
Naegleria fowleri enters the body through a swimmer’s nose, where it can then travel to the brain and cause a devastating infection like the one Kali had
A record number of medical calls were made in August; officials say the heat and aging baby boomers contributed to the numbers
A can fell out of the overloaded bag, broke a toe and cut her foot; the wound later became infected and the infections spread throughout her body
