A Sickening Situation. Prehospital Assessment and Treatment of Foodborne Illnesses.
From: Emergency Preparedness Systems LLC, USA. mbonnie@eps411.com
Emergency medical services
- Publish Date: Sep 2007
- ISSN: 0094-6575
- Volume: 36
- Issue: 9
- Pages: 65-70
- Medium: Print
- Language: English
- Citation (JAMA): Bonnie Martha, Friese Greg, et al. A Sickening Situation. Prehospital Assessment and Treatment of Foodborne Illnesses.. Sep 2007;36:65-70
Abstract
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.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Emergency Medical Services, Food Poisoning, Humans, United States
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