This video is normally available to paying customers.
You may unlock this video for FREE. Enter your email address for instant access AND to receive ongoing updates and special discounts related to this topic.
As a first responder in a healthcare setting, it's crucial to understand various types of infections that you may encounter.
Role of Bacteria: Exploring the significance of bacteria in healthcare-related infections.
Characteristics of Viruses: Highlighting the distinct characteristics of viruses and their role in infections.
Fungal Infections: Examining fungal infections and their effects, including athlete's foot.
Parasitic Infections: Understanding parasites as organisms that thrive at the expense of other hosts.
Gastrointestinal Infections (Gastroenteritis): Explaining Norovirus, its prevalence, signs, and symptoms.
Blood-Borne Infections: Discussing blood-borne infections like Hepatitis and HIV, along with their signs and symptoms.
Respiratory Infections: Detailing respiratory infections such as influenza, including common signs and symptoms.
Skin Infections: Highlighting MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) as a significant skin infection in healthcare settings.
By recognising and comprehending various types of infections, first responders can better manage and address healthcare-related challenges effectively.
