Tag: personal protective equipment
- Pathogens Are Microorganisms That Exist Even Though You Can’t See Them ()
Micro-organisms and their activities are vitally important to virtually all processes on Earth. Micro-organisms matter because they affect every aspect of our lives – they are in us, on us and around us. Microbiology is the study of all living organisms that are too small to be visible with the naked eye. This includes bacteria, […]
- Personal Protective Equipment ()
Standard precautions work under the assumption of that all patients have a contagious disease. There is no way to know if a patient has a contagious disease, therefore using standard precautions for all patients is a key skill to possess in the prehospital environment. Understanding the threat and possessing situational awareness will ensure the EMS […]