Infectious diseases

[Zak]

I'm a very fresh EMT , can someone tell me what diseases are most likely I can get when checking vitals when checking respirations , or puls , your advise is appreciated .

 

[STXmedic]

In order of likelihood:

Ebola
AIDs
Lupus

 

[dutemplar]

Pretty much any disease known to mankind which can be passed from person to person...

Suggest you wear gloves, occasionally a mask, wash your hands and try to avoid jumping into a Level A ensemble too quickly.

 

[SpecialK]

Depends on the vector of the particular disease.

Something like AIDS is pretty bloody hard to transmit (no pun intended) while influenza, for example, is much easier.

 

[cprted]

Don't forget about the communicable strain of fibromyalgia ...

 

[NomadicMedic]

RA is transmitted by casual contact.

 

[Jim37F]

Same things you get when you high 5 your buddies, hold hands or put your arm around your significant other at the movies, etc.

 

[Handsome Robb]

Zika


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[CALEMT]

Lupus

You would.

can someone tell me what diseases are most likely I can get when checking vitals when checking respirations

All reality the Rhinovirus (common cold) and Influenza (flu) are the two you're most likely to get.