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PATHOGENS
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Oganisims that cause infection
(viruses, and bacteria) |
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STANDARD PRECAUTIONS
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A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that blood and all other body fluids are infectious.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
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Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection,
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CONTAMINATION
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The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious material.
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STRESS
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The state of physical and/or phsycological arousal to a stimulus.
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MULTIPLE CASUALTY INCIDENT (MCI)
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An emergency involving multiple patients.
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CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM)
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Comprehensive system that includes :
Education and resources to both prevent stress and deal with stress. |
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HAZARDOUS-MATERIAL INCIDENT
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The release of harmfull substance into the environment.
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DECONTAMINATION
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The removal or cleaning of dangerous chemicals and other infectious material.
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