During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, people from around the country are stepping up to help in big ways! All of the physical distancing that Canadians have been doing has been a great way to give back to the front-line healthcare workers that have to face SARS-CoV-2 head-on. CanadiEM has prepared this infographic to help provide COVID-19 guidance for EMS and first-responder healthcare workers based on interim guidance released by the AHA. EMS and First Responders make up the “front lines of our front-lines” and our aim is to help reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Recommendations include:
- EMS Dispatch screening tips
- PPE and Exposure considerations for potentially COVID-19 positive patients
- Procedures to be avoided due to aerosol-generation
- Special considerations for ambulance transport
Stay tuned for our other infographics as more information surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic becomes available.
Andrew Tolmie
Andrew is a PGY-1 at the University of Saskatchewan Emergency Medicine Program. He is also a Graphic Design Lead for the CanadiEM Infographics team. Outside of medicine, Andrew enjoys pour-over coffee, downhill skiing, and mountain biking.
- 12 months ago
Latest posts by Andrew Tolmie (see all)
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Samuel Wilson
Sam is a fourth-year medical student from the University of Ottawa. He is a CanadiEM Infographic editor interested in EM, PoCUS, medical teaching, and exploring the outdoors.
- 2 years ago
Latest posts by Samuel Wilson (see all)
- 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Adult Basic and Advanced Life Support - December 9, 2020
- Self-reported Anosmia and Dysgeusia as Key Symptoms of COVID-19 - November 24, 2020
- Regional Anesthesia in Canadian Emergency Departments - August 18, 2020
Sparsh Shah
Sparsh Shah is an incoming Emergency Medicine Resident at the University of Toronto. He has interests in trauma, global health, and healthcare innovation.
Latest posts by Sparsh Shah (see all)
- 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Neonatal Resuscitation - January 27, 2021
- 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Systems of Care - January 20, 2021
- 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Adult Basic and Advanced Life Support - December 9, 2020
Alvin is currently a PGY5 in the FRCP EM program at McMaster University. He serves as Director of Design for CanadiEM and has interests in knowledge translation and health innovation.
- 2 months ago
Latest posts by Alvin Chin (see all)
- Introducing: CRACKCast Visual Flashcards! - June 25, 2021
- PEM Pearls 03: Non Accidental Trauma pt. 2 - February 13, 2021
- PEM Pearls 02: Non-Accidental Trauma pt. 1 - January 29, 2021