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| The organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria. |
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| A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious. |
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| Personal protective equipment (PPE) |
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| Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and/or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations. |
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| The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious materials. |
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| Multiple-casualty incident (MCI) |
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| An emergency involving multiple patients. |
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| Critical incident stress management (CISM) |
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| A comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs. |
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| The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials. |
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