The prevalence of diseases transmitted by tick bite have increased in recent years, within the UK. And it is now recognised that there are 3 main infections
- Lyme Disease
- Tick-Bourne Encephalitis
- Babesia
Category: Infection Control
COVID-19 (Donning/Doffing-LOCAL)
Local instructional videos for donning/doffing
Non-Aerosol Generating Procedures
Aerosol Generating Procedures
Disponible FFP3 (Leeds)
COVID-19 (X-Ray learning resource)
British Society of Thoracic Imaging (BSTI) have released a free learning resource containing CXR and CT of confirmed Covid-19 cases, will short history including time image was taken from onset of symptoms.
From the China experience CXR/CT doesn’t seem to be a rule out strategy in ED at the moment – However, its a useful resource to help recognition of Covid-19 CXR’s
COVID-19 (Doning/Doffing Video)
2 video links to PHE how to Don and Doff your PPE
Influenza POCT (Adult)
The 2019-20 Flu season has arrived, and we need to be thinking about who to test and who to treat. Full guide HERE But don’t forget MERS!!
Q1. Do you suspect Flu?
- Fever
- Coryza
- Arthralgia and/or Myalgia
- Malaise
- GI symptoms – with or without signs of respiratory/other involvement e.g. CN
Yes! – Respiratory precautions
- Isolated in a side room
- Surgical face mask worn on entry to room + gloves and apron
- FFP3 mask or hood worn for aerosol generating procedures
- Bare below the elbow / good quality hand hygiene
- Proceed to Q2
New: MERS Standard Operating Procedure
Please see the updated SOP for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus. Make sure you are familiar with this protocol and for anymore information please contact the Infection Control Team.
