You respond to an ill patient. Upon arrival, you find out that the patient has just traveled from an area with active Ebola virus disease (EVD). You should initially:

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Due to the high risk of transmission of EVD, it is important to take precautions immediately upon learning of the patient's travel history. The best initial course of action is to assess the patient from at least three feet away to minimize the risk of transmission. This can help protect both the patient and the first responder. It may be necessary to then wait for a hazmat tech who is also a paramedic to arrive on scene to take appropriate protective measures and transport the patient to a hospital with the proper protocols in place for treating suspected EVD cases.

You Respond to an Ill Patient