Originally Posted by
NatriceRomeo
Hi everyone,
I work in healthcare. I’m a paramedic for a county in St Louis Missouri. I also am on Rituxin & this virus of course has been on the forefront of my mind. I’m due in April for a Rituxin infusion & am conflicted whether to get it or deal with a WG relapse. My problem is last year, the vessels in my lungs became leaky & my lungs filled with blood. I definitely don’t want to go through that again!
You are correct in saying that America is not prepared. Every time there is an outbreak, & shortcomings realised, we don’t learn from our mistakes. A prime example is Ebola.
I feel that once someone in the community has tested positive, esp for a respiratory illness that is easily transmitted-we should assume it is now community acquired. But in Missouri they refuse to test people whom have symptoms unless they meet a specific criteria. This includes travelling to certain countries or around someone whom has tested positive. By doing this, they are missing infections & allowing this virus to spread through the community.
The district I work for has taken this quite seriously. We wear protective masks (N95), gowns and goggles on anyone whom has a fever or a cough. The hospital however are not placing these people on droplet precautions because they do not meet the strict requirements for testing! It’s very frustrating!
I hope all my friends here stay safe & healthy through this. I will be thinking of you all!
Natty
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