CHEST 2023 On Demand Pass-Emerging Special Pathogens in 2023: What All Providers Should Know

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In this video, the speakers discuss the emerging special pathogens in the year 2023, including Ebola, Marburg, CCHF, and H5N1 avian influenza. They introduce the NETEC program as a leading initiative for special pathogen preparedness and response. The speakers emphasize the hazardous nature of special pathogens and the need for management in biocontainment units. They discuss the modes of transmission and the challenges in preventing and containing outbreaks, particularly in remote areas. The symptoms, clinical course, and mortality rates for diseases such as Ebola and Marburg are outlined. Preparedness and support are highlighted as key factors in providing adequate care for patients. The potential for human-to-human transmission and the need for countermeasures are also addressed, despite the limited availability of effective treatments and vaccines. Overall, the presentation stresses the importance of multidisciplinary approaches and heightened preparedness in effectively managing emerging special pathogens.<br /><br />In this video transcript, the speaker discusses the challenges of diagnosing and treating special pathogens, emphasizing the need for early recognition, isolation, and informed decision-making. The limited availability of preventative vaccines and therapeutic treatments is noted, highlighting the importance of a multi-tiered, one-health approach that includes surveillance, testing, and infection prevention and control measures. Communication and collaboration between healthcare professionals, public health organizations, and the community are emphasized. Preparedness and readiness in healthcare organizations, including protocols, assistance contacts, and response plans, are stressed. Healthcare professionals are encouraged to be vigilant and proactive, seeking expert guidance when necessary. The importance of early and aggressive supportive care as a medical countermeasure is emphasized. Ongoing evaluation and improvement to ensure readiness of healthcare organizations is discussed. Overall, the speaker highlights the importance of readiness, collaboration, and ongoing evaluation in effectively responding to special pathogens.

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Category Disaster Medicine

Session ID 1121

Speaker Kelly Cawcutt

Speaker Gavin Harris

Speaker Radu Postelnicu

Track Disaster Medicine

Keywords

emerging special pathogens

Ebola

Marburg

CCHF

H5N1 avian influenza

NETEC program

biocontainment units

transmission modes

outbreak prevention

remote areas