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Could It Be Ebola

This document provides guidance for health care workers on evaluating and caring for patients who may have Ebola virus disease. It lists symptoms to look for including fever, headache, fatigue and gastrointestinal issues. It instructs workers to isolate patients immediately if they have a travel history to West Africa or exposure to someone with Ebola in the last 21 days. The checklist outlines safety protocols like using proper protective equipment, limiting tests and visitors, and consulting public health departments on testing and treatment.

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Could It Be Ebola

This document provides guidance for health care workers on evaluating and caring for patients who may have Ebola virus disease. It lists symptoms to look for including fever, headache, fatigue and gastrointestinal issues. It instructs workers to isolate patients immediately if they have a travel history to West Africa or exposure to someone with Ebola in the last 21 days. The checklist outlines safety protocols like using proper protective equipment, limiting tests and visitors, and consulting public health departments on testing and treatment.

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Health Care Workers

Could it be
EBOLA?
Think Ebola IF
The patient has a
Travel history
History of exposure
to person with Ebola.
Liberia
Guinea
Sierra Leone
Evaluate the patient
Do they have
Fever (subjective or 100.4F or 38C)
Other symptoms, including:
Severe headache
Fatigue
Muscle pain
Weakness
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Abdominal (stomach) pain
Unexplained hemorrhage (bleeding or bruising)
Take a detailed travel and exposure history.
In the past 21 days, has the patient been:
To an area with Ebola
Exposed to a person with Ebola
If YES, Isolate the patient IMMEDIATELY.
Consult with
public health
Do you have a question
about a possible case of
Ebola?
For a list of state and
local health department
numbers, visit:
http://go.usa.gov/f74V
Do I need to test?
You, the health
department, and CDC
will work together to
determine if testing is
necessary
Patient care checklist for patients
under investigation for Ebola virus disease
Isolate the patient in a separate room with a private bathroom.
Activate the hospital preparedness plan for Ebola.
Ensure standardized protocols are in place for PPE use and disposal.
Wear appropriate PPE when in physical contact with the patient.
Attend to the patients medical needs.
Consider and evaluate patient for alternative diagnoses.
Obtain detailed information about symptoms, contacts, and travel history.
Perform only necessary tests and procedures.
Ensure patient has the ability to communicate with family.
Allow visitors only if they are wearing appropriate PPE.
For more information on how to care for a person under investigation
for Ebola, please visit: http://www.cdc.gov/ebola
October 30, 2014 CS252443

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