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.
Fairfax County (Virginia) Fire and Rescue releases video detailing steps for proper PPE use
With every state declaring some degree of state of emergency, the way EMS is delivered will change to suit the current situation
FDNY EMS Chief Lillian Bonsignore says “any and all options” are on the table to prevent a lag in response times due to the spread of COVID-19 among members
Following the current measles outbreak in Texas, learn the signs and symptoms of each disease
Doctors in Miami told the family late last week that the boy had extensive brain damage
Family members said he was infected while knee boarding with friends in a ditch near his family’s home
Officials believe she got sick after trip to now-shuttered Ark. water park. Amoeba enters body through nose while swimming.
The hospital is investigating where the infection came from, but the bacteria lives naturally in the skin and throat
The amoeba typically enters the body through the nose as people are swimming or diving
PAM is caused by an amoeba found in still, warm water; it traveled up Zachary’s nose and into his brain
While working in an infectious environment, taking precautions is key
Simple but effective practices will minimize your exposure to infectious diseases
Chinese scientists compared swabs from birds at markets in eastern China to virus samples from four patients who caught the new H7N9 virus
Emerging technology helps us to improve detection and begin treatment early
Having a positive reaction to a Mantoux test requires further investigation
The firefighter was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis which gave him debilitating pain
The Md. resident who died of the disease was given a kidney from a man who was unknowingly infected with the virus
The death is the first case of rabies since 1976
The teacher had brought in a vial of her own blood for the children to look at
The shot is proving to only be 9 percent effective to those 65 and older
The number of states reporting intense or widespread illnesses dropped again last week, and in a few states there was very little flu going around
The new bug has previously been reported in Japan, France and Finland
The clinic is accused of using injections contaminated with Hepatitis C
By using a “cut and paste” method to manipulate cell genes, the cells became resistant
Olean General Hospital is mailing letters to 1,915 patients who may have been infected after improper sharing of insulin pens
Contracting a rare bacteria from her pet’s saliva, some of her limbs turned black and blue
EMTs and paramedics can help septic patients simply but effectively by understanding the pathophysiology of sepsis
This is one of the highest numbers since 2004
With one of the worst flu seasons to date, medics are hard pressed to respond to all the calls
Some workers have been fired for not wanting to receive the shot
Mass. has reported 18 flu-related deaths so far as the city ramps up preventative measures
While able to more rapidly diagnose food poisoning, it may not be able to identify dangerous outbreaks