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.
Disaster medicine expert Dr. Alex Isakov weighs in on infectious diseases on the horizon
Long-term care facilities are at risk of becoming hotbeds of growth for the fungus that is rapidly spreading across the United States
The GO2VENT by Vortran is a gas-powered device worth considering for disaster plans
“The safety equipment industry deserves high praise for your work during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said the physician-scientist
CDC issues Health Advisory Network Health Advisory, for healthcare workers to be aware of the Ebola outbreak
Identify, isolate, and inform: The current situation on COVID, Ebola and Monkeypox
Nearly 400 people a day are dying from COVID-19, but the public psychological impact has become less profound
EV-D68 virus occasionally can cause experience limb weakness and a progressive form of paralysis in young children, and it appears to be increasing
Reminders for public safety personnel on how to respond to a spitter with time, distance and shielding
The hope is that the bivalent shots will thwart another winter surge
Our cohosts tackle monkeypox, state licensure, innovative recruitment solutions and the NREMT certification proposal
Over 15,000 cases have been confirmed, and five pediatric cases have been reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Many changes were announced, but the full slate must be approved by the Department of Health and Human Services secretary to go forward
Federal money and other resources to fight the virus will be made available
The proclamations allow emergency medical personnel to administer vaccines to qualifying individuals
With the U.S. now leading the world in monkeypox cases, providers should be aware of the symptoms and how to properly treat patients
3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey
The path of the disease is unknown, but more than 2,400 U.S. cases have been reported as part of an international outbreak that emerged two months ago
FirstNet’s Paul Patrick on resolving communication challenges during MCIs, pandemic response
In his new book, he says the key ideas are the team, improving testing, speeding vaccine and treatment development, and shoring up health systems
“We are making it possible for anyone who needs to be tested to do so,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra
Grady EMS medical director, Dr. Lekshmi Kumar, said that the team is trained and expects more such calls
The agency removed its prior masking recommendation to avoid ‘confusion’ about the disease, for which 35 cases have been reported in the U.S.
Infectious disease expert Dr. Alexander P. Isakov shares tips for encountering monkeypox
Officials are considering whether a vaccine should be offered to healthcare workers who treat patients with monkeypox
The CDC will decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group
Find out how this all-in-one, reusable respirator is designed for comfort, range of motion and easy use
Just two days after its discovery on Nov. 24, the WHO classified the Omicron variant as one of concern
The emergency use authorization for the monoclonal antibody therapy has been expanded to include prevention for those exposed to COVID-19
If you work long enough in fire and EMS, the day will come when someone spits at you. You must prepare your defensible response in advance
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
MOST POPULAR
- 5 key steps to disinfecting your ambulance after transporting a COVID-19 patient
- PPE doesn’t have to be cumbersome or costly
- Face masks: Here’s what cops, firefighters, medics and COs have to say about use, policy and effectiveness
- Report: Healthcare face mask market forecast to reach $28 Billion by 2031
- Leprosy: What EMS should know amid Florida’s possible endemic