EMS
COVID-19 Q&A
WITH DR. JAMES WINSLOW
I want to go over some common questions I get from EMS personnel regarding COVID-19. Below I have done my best to summarize how I have answered these questions in the past. I believe that everyone should also verify information given to them, so I have included references for all data I use in my answers. Please feel free to reach out if you would like me to visit your agency to talk about COVID and the COVID vaccines. I want all EMS personnel to have the best information possible, and I want all EMS personnel to be safe. I am honored to be able to work with you.
Please keep in mind that you should always defer to your local medical director for treatment decisions within your own practice. Also, keep in mind that if you have personal medical decisions to make, please contact your primary care physician to obtain more information and guidance. None of this information is meant to come between you and your medical director/primary care physician.
If I get infected with COVID-19 is “natural” immunity enough to protect me from future infections? Short Answer: No Long Answer: People who have
been infected with COVID-19 are 5.5 times more likely to be hospitalized if they get re-infected versus people who get COVID-19 after getting vaccinated. For people over age 65 the non-vaccinated
group with a past history of infection was 20 times more likely to be admitted to the hospital if they were re-infected versus the vaccinated group: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ volumes/70/wr/mm7044e1.htm
What’s the risk to a pregnancy if a pregnant woman gets COVID-19? Short Answer: A pregnant woman who gets COVID has a high risk of losing the baby and dying. Long Answer: Pregnant women
who get COVID-19 have double the risk of having a still birth than a pregnant woman who does not have COVID-19. The mother is also at high risk for getting seriously ill. A pregnant woman has 22 times greater risk of dying than one not infected with COVID. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/ volumes/70/wr/mm7047e1.htm https://jamanetwork.com/journals/ jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2779182
NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF RESCUE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
Presents the
RAIZER CHAIR
The Raizer Chair is a innovative product developed in Denmark and has recently come into the United States. The Raizer Chair offers so many astounding features like the ones listed below and more. It can lift a fallen person to a almost standing position in a matter of seconds.
It is truly breath taking to witness this product work. Check out the video from our manufactuer.
The chair is portable and easy to assemble due to specific pieces being color coated.
Eligible Recue & EMS Worker Benefits:
Additional Benefits for Paid Members:
• DEATH BENEFITS
• ACCIDENTAL DEATH
• MONETARY SUPPORT
• ACCIDENTAL DISMEMBERMENT
• DISABILITY INCOME
• BENEVOLENT BROTHERHOOD
• SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN
• MONETARY COMPENSATION
• SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN OF IN-LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH
• NATURAL DEATHS
• DIGNITY MEMORIAL PUBLIC SERVANTS PROGRAM
The Raizer Chair is battery powered and can be operated by a remote, or by buttons on the side of the chair.
• LOCAL GOVERNMENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (LGFCU) VISA DEBIT CARD
Battery can stay charged without recharging for over 80 lifts with the average person weighing 200 pounds.
• SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEMBERS • SCHOLARSHIP FOR SPOUSE OF IN-LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH
• PAYROLL SERVICES THROUGH ADP • NC FIRE RESCUE PENSION FUND
Can lift up to 330 pounds. Easy to clean.
• LEGAL SHIELD
This chair requires minimal effort from the person operating the chair, and is designed to only take one person to lift a fallen person to a almost standing position. If you are a employer this chair can help lower your average workers comp because this chair doesn’t require much straining by the person operating the chair.
MEMBER BENEFITS AVAILABLE
Mint Hill, North Carolina easylifts.net 980-722-6195 USA easylifts@yahoo.com
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