Thompson Local News

Ebola Protection in Thompson

Ebola is unlikely to show up in Thompson, but plans have been made, just in case.

In a letter to staff of the Northern Health Region, CEO Helga Bryant indicated that the first order of business is to have the person transferred immediately to Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg.   For example, if a person contacted a northern hospital by phone, they would likely be transported directly from their home to the closest airport for LifeFlight transfer.   Health Sciences Centre is the only hospital in Manitoba designated as a testing and treatment site for Ebola.    

Plans have been developed at many levels throughout the region for EMS, clinical sites, Public Health, Infection Control, Emergency Departments and Nursing stations.  

 

Mike Bourgon of Thompson's Fire and EMS shares how they determine if a patient might have the virus.  

"The fever, accompanied with certain signs and symptoms including abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, unexplained bleeding.   If they do have the signs and symptoms associated with Ebola, then we find out if they're an at-risk patient.   We ask another series of questions such as whether or not they've travelled, whether they're a healthcare worker, of if they live with a healthcare worker, whether they live with someone who has been travelling or someone who is diagnosed with EVD."


 

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