Medical First responder Course

Rev. June TR 2- 1
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Objectives
1) Define infectious disease.

2) Describe the two means of

transmission of infectious
disease.

3) List eight signs and

symptoms of infectious
disease.
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4. List three categories of body

substance isolation
precautions.

5. List five components of the

personal protective equipment
(PPE) used for patient
assessment and during pre-
hospital treatment.

Rev. June TR 2- 3
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Infectious Diseases

Illnesses caused by pathogens,

microorganisms such as
bacteria or viruses, that can be
transmitted.

Rev. June TR 2- 4
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Means of Transmission
• Direct contact

• Indirect contact:

Rev. June TR 2- 5
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• Direct contact
Which occurs through contact with
bodily fluids, contact through open
wounds or exposed tissues, or
contact with mucous membranes of
the mouth, eyes or nose.

• Indirect contact
Through airborne pathogens spread
by tiny droplets sprayed during
breathing, coughing or sneezing, or
by way of contaminated objects,
such as needles.
Rev. June TR 2- 6
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DISEASES OF GREAT
CONCERN

A. HEPATITIS (A, B, C, D, E & G)

B. TUBERCULOSIS (TB).

C. AIDS (HIV)

Rev. June TR 2- 7
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Diseases
• Influenza
• Cholera
• Sexually transmitted diseases
(STD’s)
• Common cold
• Dengue
• Typhoid
• Meningitis
Rev. June TR 2- 8
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Infectious Disease
Signs and Symptoms
• Fever
• Nausea
• Yellowish coloration of the
skin and whites of the eyes
• Headache, chest or abdominal
pain
• Coughing, shortness of breath
• Diarrhoea
• Fatigue
• Weight loss
Rev. June TR 2- 9
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Body Substance Isolation

A strict form of infection control

based on the premise that blood
and bodily fluids are infectious.

Rev. June TR 2- 10
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Body Substance Isolation

(BSI)
• Wash hands

• Clean, disinfect and sterilise

equipment

• Use full PPE

Rev. June TR 2- 11
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DANGER !

All bodily fluids are considered

infectious and you must take
appropriate precautions for all
patients at all times!
Rev. June TR 2- 12
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Always practice
body substance isolation
so YOU don’t
get infected!

Rev. June TR 2- 13
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Rev. June TR 2- 14
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Medical First responder Course

Objectives
1) Define infectious disease.

2) Describe the two means of

transmission of infectious
disease.

3) List eight signs and

symptoms of infectious
disease.
Rev. June
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4. List three categories of body

substance isolation
precautions.

5. List five components of the

personal protective equipment
(PPE) used for patient
assessment and during pre-
hospital treatment.

Rev. June TR 2- 16
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Rev. June TR 2- 17
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Rev. June TR 2- 18
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