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.
Add on-the-go supplements, hydration and sleep aids to ward off winter illnesses
Healthcare providers should be aware of mpox symptoms and how to properly treat patients
Applying the Hierarchy of Controls to the current U.S. H5N1 outbreak, bird and swine flus
Officials are using American Rescue Plan funds to pay a $250 vaccination incentive for full-time EMS employees
NAEMSP, NEMSMA agree that “it is critical” for paramedics, EMS physicians and other EMS providers to get COVID-19 vaccine
Official fears that ambulances waiting at hospitals to offload patients will prolong 911 response times
Onslow County EMS is implementing a mask mandate as well as daily COVID-19 testing as outages impact staffing
A day after recording the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida broke a previous record for current hospitalizations set more than a year ago
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
Manatee County Paramedic Sherri Pellien described the fear and uncertainty in dealing with the then-new virus last March
Regardless of case severity, many COVID-19 patients face serious persistent symptoms for months
The CDC released new guidance Wednesday stating that wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask is one way to achieve a higher degree of protection
More PPE training is unlikely to address PPE fatigue; here are 7 strategies that will
The town of Neptune is the first in the country to equip all of its ambulances with the mounted electrostatic disinfectant system, according to the system’s creator
Researchers measured the aerosol size and quantity generated by compressions on a swine model before and after defibrillations
The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness
Following concerns about a lack of planning to distribute vaccines, the Mass. city plans to lead a regional effort to vaccinate police, fire and EMS personnel
Converse spent its CARES Act money on the Infectious Disease Response Units, which feature several technological upgrades
In a letter to the National Governors Association, the American Paramedic Association presents data about EMS providers’ exposure to the virus and asked for equal priority in Phase 1
As EMS providers and medical directors across the country received some of the first doses of the vaccine, many shared their reasons for getting vaccinated
An analysis by ESO found that providers spent more than 30 minutes on average with each confirmed COVID-19 patient, including 15 minutes in the confined space of an ambulance
The move sets off what will be the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history
The American Ambulance Association HR Consultant discusses options open to EMS managers to ensure providers are vaccinated
Data points to evaluate at your agency as we move into a new phase of COVID-19 response
It will take teamwork and cooperation among all of us to understand and fight this monster
The original 14-day quarantine recommendation was based on the belief that the virus’ incubation period could extend to two weeks after exposure
The panel will decide on priority for other first responder groups at future meetings
The at-home test that yields results in under an hour was trialed by firefighters who called it “a great resource”
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said the vaccine rollout will be more challenging than testing; first responders and hospital workers will be the first to receive the vaccine
Scott Davidson, 45, is the second Kansas City Fire Department member to die from the virus over the weekend
Moderna also said earlier this week that its vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective after an analysis
Hospitals across the state are diverting ambulance traffic due to the pandemic, increased flu cases and other issues
A look at fever pathophysiology, causes and common treatments
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