Following a large wedding, health authorities announce that some of the food was contaminated with salmonella. Consequently, your EMS service receives notice that there may be a significant number of calls involving food poisoning. A new EMT asks you how to treat those with food poisoning. You would reply:

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The best way to treat patients with food poisoning is to assess their signs and symptoms and treat them accordingly. Treatment may involve providing supportive care such as fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration, administering medications to alleviate symptoms, and monitoring the patient's condition for any signs of deterioration. Activated charcoal may be effective in some cases, but it may not be appropriate or necessary for all patients. Making patients vomit to get the food out of their system is not a recommended treatment, as it can cause further complications and is not proven to be effective. As EMS professionals, our primary responsibility is to provide appropriate and timely care to those in our care, not merely transport them to the hospital.

Following a Large Wedding, Health Authorities Announce That Some of the Food