Managing Viral Haemorrhagic Fever in the Emergency Department
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 11
Abstract
ABSTRACT The Emergency Department, regarded as the gateway to healthcare, is frequently the first point of contact for significantly ill patients. Because the initial presentation of a Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) case is largely non-specific, the role of Emergency Department (ED) staff is pivotal in curtailing a Formidable Epidemic Disease (FED) outbreak. An immediate action plan describing appropriate, safe, effective, yet simple steps to be taken is of utmost value. This manuscript discusses aspects pertaining to ED preparedness and readiness in the event of a suspected VHF case presentation, including facility readiness in safely receiving a patient, protection of staff and others, decontamination of equipment and personnel, initial steps in containing the disease and prevention of an outbreak.
Authors and Affiliations
Sean Kevin Buchanan, Abraham Jacobus Coetzee, Wayne Bishenden, Zeyn Mahomed, Abdullah Ebrahim Laher
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- EP ID EP525902
- DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2018/36305.12208
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