Louisiana paramedic on the Ebola virus

The video discusses a new infectious disease that is more contagious than common flus. It highlights changes in dispatch protocols, including enhanced interrogation of callers to gather information about travel history and symptoms related to Ebola. These measures aim to collect crucial information earlier in the process.

What distinguishes the new infectious disease from common illnesses like the stomach flu?

• It is similar to the regular flu.

• It is more contagious and unprecedented.

• It is less contagious.

• It is a type of stomach flu.

How does the contagiousness of the new disease compare to other diseases?

• It is less contagious than the regular flu.

• It is equally contagious as the regular flu.

• It is not contagious at all.

• It is more contagious than the regular flu.

What remains unchanged in dealing with the new disease?

• The approach to disease management.

• The type of medication used.

• The symptoms experienced.

• The contagiousness level.

What is one of the new questions asked by dispatch to identify potential exposure?

• Have you traveled within the country?

• Have you been out of the country?

• Do you have a regular flu?

• Have you taken any medication?

Why has the dispatch protocol been enhanced?

• To avoid asking about travel history.

• To gather information later.

• To reduce the number of questions asked.

• To gather information earlier and identify exposure.