Coronavirus

Course overview

Objectives Describe Coronavirus and current treatment options Discuss the pandemic and its effects on global healthcare Describe the pathophysiology of viral illnesses and their treatment Content Lymphatic and Immune System Major components and functions of the lymphatic system Formation of lymph fluid Lymph vessels and return to the blood Location and function of lymph nodes and the spleen Lymphocytes Immunity Antigens Antibodies Innate immunity Defensive cells Natural killer cells Basophils Mast cells Phagocytes Langerhans cells Chemical defenses Interferons Complement Inflammation Fever Adaptive immunity Cell mediated immunity Antibody mediated immunity Thymus Stem cells T lymphocytes or T cells Humoral immunity and cell mediated immunity Development and function of B cells and T cells Acquired immunity and genetic immunity Vaccinations Classifications of microorganisms Infectious disease Methods by which infectious diseases are spread Roles for EMS in public health Health prevention and promotion Primary prevention preventing disease development Vaccination Education Secondary prevention preventing complications or progression of disease Health screenings Disease surveillance EMS providers are first line caregivers Patient care reports may provide information on epidemics of disease Infectious disorders Coronavirus Pathophysiology Signs and symptoms Fever Respiratory complaints Loss of taste or smell Other signs and symptoms Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions Epidemiology of disease Endemic Epidemic Pandemic Pathophysiology of infectious disease COVID Infectious agents Viruses Factors that affect an agents ability to cause disease Chain of infection Infectious agent Reservoir Portal of entry Mode of transmission Direct contact Droplet Vector Portal of exit Factors that affect susceptibility Body response Barriers External barriers Normal flora Skin Gastrointestinal system Respiratory system Internal barriers Inflammatory response Immune response Limited to specific systems Stages of infectious disease Latent period Incubation period Communicability period Disease period Patients with communicable diseases Overview Exposure to some infectious diseases can pose a significant health risk to EMS providers It is important to ensure personal protection on every emergency response Required precautions depend on the mode of transmission and the pathogens ability to cause disease In some cases gloves provide necessary protection In other cases respiratory protection is also required