A sickening situation. Prehospital assessment and treatment of foodborne illnesses.
While nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are the most common symptoms of foodborne illness, other more serious and life-threatening conditions can occur. Foodborne illness agents can be bacterial, viral, parasitic or noninfectious. Take a thorough history when treating suspected foodborne illness to prevent further spread. Report foodborne illness through surveillance protocols in order for authorities to determine if multiple cases constitute an outbreak.
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Emergency Preparedness Systems LLC, USA. mbonnie@eps411.com
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D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States