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Whoop! There It Is: A Pertinent Pediatric Pertussis Podcast

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In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast , we explore pertussis, also known as whooping cough – a disease that remains a public health challenge despite widespread vaccination efforts. Available from: [link] Pediatrics in Review Heather L. Pediatr Rev May 2018; 39 (5): 247–257.

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Having problems with your PAPR-work? (When an N95 mask simply won’t do … )

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

This is a different issue, but you may wish to explore your expected duties and what PPE equipment will be provided you from the disaster supplies.

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Episode 23 - Influenza Diagnosis and Management in the Emergency Department

EB Medicine

Additionally, guidelines were reviewed from the american college of emergency physicians, infectious disease society of america, and the american academy of pediatrics. I’d say that’s a pretty reputable group of sources. Local, state, and federal protocols have been designed for effective care delivery.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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Open-access image source: By M.Bitton – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, [link] Infectious Disease Exposure It is estimated that, on average, refugees seeking refuge in Uganda visit a health facility 1.8 times per month and that 80-120 refugees are screened daily for infectious diseases in the triage and emergency units.