Effective Management of Patients - Coursework Example

Ebola Virus Memo March 4th, Emergency Departments Center for Disease Control and Prevention Effective management of patients, suspected of ebola virus disease in the emergency departments is based on the knowledge of the disease signs, symptoms, history of patients, isolation procedures. CDC guidance is grounded on the following three action strategies: Identification, Isolation and Information. Ebola Identification starts by asking a suspected patient, whether they travelled to places with the widespread transmission of ebola in the last three weeks (21 days).

The exposure criteria to check include such symptoms as headache, fever (38.0°C, ≥100.4°F), fatigue, muscle pain, vomiting, weakness, abdominal pain and haemorrhage (Balkhair, A., Al-Maamari, et. al. 2014). An important notion is that early symptoms of ebola virus disease can be easily confused with other febrile diseases, so evaluation and assessment of the patients should be meticulous and systematic. Isolation should be attempted instantly in case of successful ebola confirmation, the patients should be put on PPE, hospital infection department should be notified about the case at once.

Minimization of transmission risk should be achieved via strict controls over the specification of the healthcare workers, who are responsible for the care and safe utilization of PPE (Prevention 2015). The appropriate set of PPE equipment is based on the clinical status of the patient, as well as further environmental control, such as designated areas for one’s resuscitation. A minimum combination of wear includes an impermeable gown, face shield, surgical face mask and two pairs of gloves (Benowitz, I.

, Ackelsberg, et.al 2014). As much as the existing protocols, presented one is supported by the practical output of the up-to-date experience of American hospitals, helping patients with Ebola. Following all the CDC guidelines from memos and relevant materials, healthcare professionals would be certain about the management of patients, presenting with the virus of ebola.