We switch gears and also discuss EMS Roaddocs

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On Tuesday, March 8 EMS Live in Wisconsin discussed recent virus and bacteria outbreaks.  The Wisconsin Department of Health Services  is currently investigating into an outbreak of bloodstream infections caused by bacteria called Elizabethkingia.  The Elizabethkingia infection has been detected in 44 patients located in southeastern and southern Wisconsin.  >> Click for full details.

What risks do EMS responders have with the Elizabethkingia bacteria?  What are the presenting signs and symptoms?  What safety precautions or recommendations should be taken?  What patients are at risk?

We also discussed the Zika Virus that is receiving national and international attention.  The good news here is mosquitoes found in Wisconsin are not the same ones identified as a carrier of the Zika Virus.

Our guest on EMS Live Podcast was Stephanie Smiley, Director of Bureau of Communicable Diseases for the State of Wisconsin's Division of Public Health.

In addition, 20 minutes into the program we were joined by Justin Foley, who is a member with EMS Roaddocs, a motorcycle riding club in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.  EMS Roaddocs is made up entirely of full and part time people who work in emergency services, either active or retired, that includes doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMT’s and Firefighters.

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Next EMS Live in Wisconsin Podcast March 22

Join us Tuesday, March 22 for the next EMS Live program starting at 9:00 a.m. and lasting 30 minutes.  Our guests include Wisconsin DEA Supervisor Kathy Frederico and American Ambulance Association VP of Government Affairs Tristan North.  The US House of Representatives is considering legislation that impacts every ambulance service that carries controlled narcotics.  Dial into the program at 646-929-1081, or listen on any internet connected device at http://tobtr.com/8398779.