/infectious-diseases Infectious Diseases en-US Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:16:59 GMT /ems-products/infection-control/articles/what-ems-should-know-about-mpox-patient-care-and-provider-safety-wlH56fvtrv6HCZbG/ Healthcare providers should be aware of mpox - the disease formerly known as monkeypox - symptoms and how to properly treat patients Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:16:59 GMT /ems-products/infection-control/articles/what-ems-should-know-about-mpox-patient-care-and-provider-safety-wlH56fvtrv6HCZbG/ /infectious-diseases/h5n1-and-other-infectious-diseases-update-with-dr-alex-isakov Applying the Hierarchy of Controls to the current U.S. H5N1 outbreak, bird and swine flus Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:02:42 GMT /infectious-diseases/h5n1-and-other-infectious-diseases-update-with-dr-alex-isakov /medical-clinical/articles/orifices-the-ins-and-outs-of-the-body-OqdtEWWoZdlmodq5/ As the population ages and healthcare needs surge, EMS is evolving beyond emergencies to provide critical support through body cavity access devices and expanded care procedures Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:51:05 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/orifices-the-ins-and-outs-of-the-body-OqdtEWWoZdlmodq5/ /public-health/cdc-whooping-cough-causes-at-decade-level-high Public health workers say outbreaks this year are hitting older kids and teens Sat, 19 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT /public-health/cdc-whooping-cough-causes-at-decade-level-high /coronavirus-COVID-19/research-covid-19-history-doubles-long-term-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-and-death New study shows risk remains elevated for years after a COVID-19 infection, especially for those with certain blood types. Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:37:00 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/research-covid-19-history-doubles-long-term-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-and-death /infectious-diseases/ems-focus-webinar-mpox-response-strategies-for-ems-clinicians Register now for NHTSA Office of EMS webinar for latest updates on Mpox and its impact on EMS operations Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:54:42 GMT /infectious-diseases/ems-focus-webinar-mpox-response-strategies-for-ems-clinicians /ems-products/infection-control/articles/what-ems-should-know-about-mpox-patient-care-and-provider-safety-wlH56fvtrv6HCZbG/ Healthcare providers should be aware of mpox - the disease formerly known as monkeypox - symptoms and how to properly treat patients Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:16:59 GMT /ems-products/infection-control/articles/what-ems-should-know-about-mpox-patient-care-and-provider-safety-wlH56fvtrv6HCZbG/ /coronavirus-COVID-19/covid-19-drops-to-10th-cause-of-death-in-the-u-s There were nearly 3.1 million deaths last year in the U.S., down from 3.3 million in 2022 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/covid-19-drops-to-10th-cause-of-death-in-the-u-s /infectious-diseases/h5n1-and-other-infectious-diseases-update-with-dr-alex-isakov Applying the Hierarchy of Controls to the current U.S. H5N1 outbreak, bird and swine flus Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:02:42 GMT /infectious-diseases/h5n1-and-other-infectious-diseases-update-with-dr-alex-isakov /infectious-diseases/health-officials-confirm-cases-of-bird-flu-among-colo-poultry-workers The new cases bring the U.S. total to nine since the first human case of the current outbreak was detected in 2022 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:07:42 GMT /infectious-diseases/health-officials-confirm-cases-of-bird-flu-among-colo-poultry-workers /infectious-diseases/over-2-000-ore-hospital-patients-may-have-been-exposed-to-hepatitis-hiv Providence hospital officials said an an anesthesiologist who may not have followed infection control practices Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:28:29 GMT /infectious-diseases/over-2-000-ore-hospital-patients-may-have-been-exposed-to-hepatitis-hiv /medical-clinical/articles/orifices-the-ins-and-outs-of-the-body-OqdtEWWoZdlmodq5/ As the population ages and healthcare needs surge, EMS is evolving beyond emergencies to provide critical support through body cavity access devices and expanded care procedures Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:51:05 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/orifices-the-ins-and-outs-of-the-body-OqdtEWWoZdlmodq5/ /sepsis/webinar-research-on-controversies-in-prehospital-sepsis-care Update your understanding of the role of antibiotics, fluid administration and coordination of clinical care Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:05:49 GMT /sepsis/webinar-research-on-controversies-in-prehospital-sepsis-care /public-health/report-n-j-was-not-prepared-for-covid-19-and-remains-underprepared-for-the-next-crisis The report released Monday faults planning, communication and decision-making before and during the pandemic in 2020 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:50:17 GMT /public-health/report-n-j-was-not-prepared-for-covid-19-and-remains-underprepared-for-the-next-crisis /flu/fda-authorizes-first-at-home-test-to-detect-both-influenza-and-covid-19-viruses The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test can differentiate and detect influenza A and B Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:10:01 GMT /flu/fda-authorizes-first-at-home-test-to-detect-both-influenza-and-covid-19-viruses /decontamination/aeroclave-onboards-new-channel-partner-hunter-apparatus Industry-leading distributor proudly brings necessary decontamination technology to first responders, hospitals, private transportation companies, volunteer organizations and more Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:41:20 GMT /decontamination/aeroclave-onboards-new-channel-partner-hunter-apparatus /legal/maine-ems-vaccine-mandate-case-appears-before-state-supreme-court The authority of Maine EMS to require COVID-19 and flu vaccinations is challenged in the high court Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:53:07 GMT /legal/maine-ems-vaccine-mandate-case-appears-before-state-supreme-court /artificial-intelligence/research-looks-at-ai-for-early-detection-of-sepsis Researchers, clinicians at UC San Diego Health used "COMPOSER" with over 100,000 digital records of sepsis patients, to calculate a lower mortality rate Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:20:59 GMT /artificial-intelligence/research-looks-at-ai-for-early-detection-of-sepsis /hospital/hawaii-hospitals-see-overcrowded-eds-at-the-beginning-of-the-year Officials identify several reasons for patient surge in Oahu emergency departments Sat, 20 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT /hospital/hawaii-hospitals-see-overcrowded-eds-at-the-beginning-of-the-year /fdny-ems/fdny-issues-mask-policy-after-increase-in-covid-19-other-respiratory-virus-cases The policy states that anyone who provides treatment before the patient arrives at the hospital must wear a surgical mask Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:31:27 GMT /fdny-ems/fdny-issues-mask-policy-after-increase-in-covid-19-other-respiratory-virus-cases /ems-products/medical-equipment/gloves/articles/how-to-buy-ems-gloves-ryQJGzm647CCTX7D/ As an essential piece of personal protective equipment, you want to make sure gloves fit well, are durable, and are readily available Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:27:38 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/gloves/articles/how-to-buy-ems-gloves-ryQJGzm647CCTX7D/ /coronavirus-COVID-19/more-hospitals-require-masks-in-preparation-of-spike-in-flu-covid-19-cases States have been reporting an increase in flu, COVID-19 infections before Christmas Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:51:15 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/more-hospitals-require-masks-in-preparation-of-spike-in-flu-covid-19-cases /coronavirus-COVID-19/states-struggle-to-deal-with-stockpiles-of-expiring-pandemic-ppe At least 15 states have trashed PPE because of expiration, surpluses and a lack of willing takers Sat, 23 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/states-struggle-to-deal-with-stockpiles-of-expiring-pandemic-ppe /hospital/calif-eds-flooded-with-respiratory-illness-patients-causing-10-hour-wait-times Emergency departments in Fresno are experiencing a surge of patients with COVID-19, RSV and influenza Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:24:42 GMT /hospital/calif-eds-flooded-with-respiratory-illness-patients-causing-10-hour-wait-times /ems-products/personal-protective-equipment-ppe/protective-face-mask-market-forecast-to-reach-28-billion-by-2031 Advancements in mask technology and customization drive growth in protective masks for healthcare workers and emergency responders Thu, 09 Nov 2023 22:24:14 GMT /ems-products/personal-protective-equipment-ppe/protective-face-mask-market-forecast-to-reach-28-billion-by-2031 /ems-products/infection-control/articles/calif-health-officials-find-source-of-legionnaires-disease-after-2-deaths-pnwUMXxQsqknRINg/ Contra Costa Health officials say water and swab samples from a Richmond spa contained high levels of legionella bacteria Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:32:55 GMT /ems-products/infection-control/articles/calif-health-officials-find-source-of-legionnaires-disease-after-2-deaths-pnwUMXxQsqknRINg/ /infectious-diseases/articles/leprosy-what-ems-should-know-amid-floridas-possible-endemic-wXvnNIPmboofdbQg/ Learn how leprosy presents in patients and how providers can protect themselves when treating someone suffering from the condition Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:25:25 GMT /infectious-diseases/articles/leprosy-what-ems-should-know-amid-floridas-possible-endemic-wXvnNIPmboofdbQg/ /infectious-diseases/articles/leprosy-cases-on-the-rise-in-fla-cdc-says-4KRf0HXuriWVPja7/ A recent report by the agency found that Central Florida accounts for nearly 20% of all cases in the country Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:58:13 GMT /infectious-diseases/articles/leprosy-cases-on-the-rise-in-fla-cdc-says-4KRf0HXuriWVPja7/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/another-respiratory-virus-spiking-what-is-hmpv-Tm1tbclDoWOlOSIQ/ Human metapneumovirus has many of the same symptoms as COVID and RSV Wed, 31 May 2023 17:04:27 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/another-respiratory-virus-spiking-what-is-hmpv-Tm1tbclDoWOlOSIQ/ /infectious-diseases/ems-focus-webinar-mpox-response-strategies-for-ems-clinicians Register now for NHTSA Office of EMS webinar for latest updates on Mpox and its impact on EMS operations Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:54:42 GMT /infectious-diseases/ems-focus-webinar-mpox-response-strategies-for-ems-clinicians /sepsis/webinar-research-on-controversies-in-prehospital-sepsis-care Update your understanding of the role of antibiotics, fluid administration and coordination of clinical care Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:05:49 GMT /sepsis/webinar-research-on-controversies-in-prehospital-sepsis-care /medical-clinical/articles/orifices-the-ins-and-outs-of-the-body-OqdtEWWoZdlmodq5/ As the population ages and healthcare needs surge, EMS is evolving beyond emergencies to provide critical support through body cavity access devices and expanded care procedures Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:51:05 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/orifices-the-ins-and-outs-of-the-body-OqdtEWWoZdlmodq5/ /ems-products/education/articles/6-success-steps-for-diagnosing-altered-level-of-consciousness-0GmY4feC6Ts4Dxzl/ Focus on assessing and treating the patient's basic life threats before interrogating bystanders or investigating the scene Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:46:08 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/6-success-steps-for-diagnosing-altered-level-of-consciousness-0GmY4feC6Ts4Dxzl/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/vascular-access/articles/10-intravenous-access-tips-for-medics-and-students-KjACpvWLoWBqMyvv/ Forget the Hail Mary tactic of "poke and pray" by knowing and using these tips to ensure you obtain IV access each and every time Fri, 18 Sep 2015 21:25:21 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/vascular-access/articles/10-intravenous-access-tips-for-medics-and-students-KjACpvWLoWBqMyvv/