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Past Updates from the Clinician Registry Listserv:
Update Sent September 19, 2005

NOTE: This document is provided for historical purposes only and may not provide our most accurate and up-to-date information. The most current Clinician's information can be found on the Clinician Home Page.

UPDATES TO INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
The following updates were made to CDC information and guidance from September 15-19, 2005, or reflect current events. If you have any questions on these or other clinical issues, please write to us at coca@cdc.gov.

Today's topics Include:

 

Special COCA Conference Call Tuesday September 27, 2005 @ 1 PM EST: Mental Health Issues Related to Hurricane Katrina

Please join us for this important clinical update!

Our speakers for this COCA call will be from CDC’s Mental Health Team
Dial-in number is 888-935-0258
Password is “Mental Health”

 

Hurricane-Related Documents and Resources Recently Released or Updated

Medical Care of Ill Hurricane Evacuees: Additional Diagnoses to Consider
Common medical problems will continue to be the most prevalent conditions among evacuees. However, evacuees have been exposed to potentially contaminated flood waters and crowded living conditions, and have had many opportunities for traumatic injury therefore; clinicians also should consider some less common diagnoses when evaluating patients. This document outlines, by presenting symptoms and alphabetically, some conditions to consider when providing healthcare to evacuees.

NIOSH Interim Guidance on Health and Safety Issues Among Clean-Up Workers Involved with Burning of Hurricane Debris – PDF File

Respiratory Protection for Residents Reentering Previously Flooded Areas and Homes

Environmental Health Needs & Habitability Assessment, CDC and EPA – PDF File

Violence Prevention Cards

Vibrio parahaemolyticus

Rodent Control After Hurricanes & Floods

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Flyers & Other Educational Materials

MRSA - Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Information for Patients (After a Hurricane)

Shigellosis Concerns in the Hurricane Evacuation Center Environment: Q&A

Preventing Violence after a Natural Disaster

Drug Use & Safety in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina – FDA site

Insulin Storage & Switching Between Products by Victims of Hurricane Katrina – FDA site

Medical Devices & Hurricane Disasters – FDA site

The following fact sheets are now available:
Do You Have Diabetes?
Look For Head Lice
Do You Have High Blood Pressure?
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/katrina/shelters.asp

 

Hazardous Substances

Improper Disposal of Hazardous Substances and Resulting Injuries --- Selected States, January 2001--March 2005 – MMWR Article
This report summarizes all known events involving improper disposal of hazardous substances reported to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) during January 2001--March 2005, describes four illustrative case reports, and provides recommendations for preventing injury resulting from improper disposal. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5436a2.htm

 

Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal

The Emerging Infectious Disease (EID) journal provides recognition of new and re-emerging infections and understanding of factors involved in disease emergence, prevention, and elimination. It also represents the scientific communications component of CDC's efforts against the threat of emerging infections. See the October 2005 issue of the EID journal at the following link: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/index.htm

 

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