SCDP ECHO Podcast

Lab Considerations for Special Pathogens

Episode Summary

In this twenty-sixth episode of SCDP's ECHO podcast, Dr. Gavin Harris reviews the Region IV Special Pathogens of Concern Situation Report. Panelists Dr. Melanie Sherman and Dr. Susan McLellan discuss lab order considerations for patients presenting to the ED, safety considerations for lab personnel working with special pathogens, and reviews Emory University's Laboratory equipment. The panel also reviews a case study and answers the audience’s questions via a Q&A discussion. This is the recording of our live ECHO session held on 11.10.22. RESOURCES Access the full resources from this session, including the slide deck, important links, agenda, and speaker bios, on the Emory SCDP ECHO website: https://med.emory.edu/departments/medicine/divisions/infectious-diseases/serious-communicable-diseases-program/covid-19-resources/access-past-echo-recordings.html Please Note: Unless otherwise stated, the opinions expressed in the program reflect those of the panelists and not necessarily those of their respective organizations, including (but not limited to), Emory University, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.

Episode Notes

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