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DKB Radio brings up-to-date, relevant, and practice-changing information to health care providers in a highly engaging format modeled after the famous TED Talks that appeal to millions. Listen and learn as expert faculty explore important topics by sharing their most poignant patient stories. As you hear how experts manage diseases and overcome obstacles, the learning is delivered in the context of patients you encounter rather than as obscure concepts to memorize. New Information framed in ...
DKB Radio brings up-to-date, relevant, and practice-changing information to health care providers in a highly engaging format modeled after the famous TED Talks that appeal to millions. Listen and learn as expert faculty explore important topics by sharing their most poignant patient stories. As you hear how experts manage diseases and overcome obstacles, the learning is delivered in the context of patients you encounter rather than as obscure concepts to memorize. New Information framed in ...
Dr. Clifton Bingham from the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center begins with a review of current best practices, including the issues related to diagnosis. Dr. George Lawry will follow with an overview of the risks and benefits of biologic therapy for patients with RA before Dr. Bingham presents on emerging DMARDs.The second half of the nearly 2 hour presentation covers the subject of comorbidities, presented by Dr. Lawry, on how to recognize comorbidities and how to best manage them. Dr. Bingham ...
Race and ethnicity. How do they affect a patient’s ability to receive a timely and accurate cystic fibrosis diagnosis? How do the social determinants of health limit access to appropriate CF treatment and produce poorer outcomes? That’s what we’re here to talk about today with Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Cousar from National Jewish Health and Children’s Ho…
Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses the current state of COVID-19 including treatment updates. Topics: *Information on new Omicron subvariants *CDC advisory about rebound COVID-19 *Latest treatment information *Post-COVID conditions Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/6-1-22-episode/eval Access our resource center, downl…
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5/11/2022 - COVID-19 Omicron Impact on Vaccines
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Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses the effect of the Omicron variant, including its subvariants, on COVID-19 vaccines. Topics: *Impact of Omicron on mRNA boosters *Analyzing Omicron and BA.2 subvariants *Interpreting CDC vaccine data *Protection level of one-way masking Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/5-11-22-episod…
Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, FIDSA and Michael Angarone, DO, FIDSA discuss the latest guidelines for prevention of COVID-19. Topics: *Updates on the BA.2 subvariant *Who should get a second booster? And when? *What conditions and factors place people at higher risk for severe COVID? *Pre-exposure prophylaxis for COVID-19 prevention *Mitigating risk …
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4/6/2022 - New COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines
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Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, FIDSA and David Klimpl, MD discuss current treatments for patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Topics: *New data on efficacy of available therapies *Immunomodulators for critical care patients *Updated NIH recommendations Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/4-6-22-episode/eval Access ou…
Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy is expected to improve adherence, reduce patient burden, and lower community viral load. But for which patients is it suitable? Can it be used as pre-exposure prophylaxis? How does the promise of long-acting ART actually mean in practice?Join us for this eHIV Review podcast, as Dr. Tanya…
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4/13/2022 - COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters & BA.2
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Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses new vaccine boosters, global impact of the pandemic, and the BA.2 Subvariant. Topics: *New boosters in the future? *Challenges of additional boosters *Cardiac concerns with COVID-19 vaccines? *Collateral effects from the pandemic *Latest news on BA.2 Subvariant Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/mul…
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3/30/2022 - COVID-19 BA.2 Subvariant & Boosters
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Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses the BA.2 Subvariant and the recent authorization from the FDA for second booster dose. Topics: *Virulence of BA.2 vs Omicron and Delta * Therapeutic activity of monoclonal antibodies against BA.2 *Details of approval for booster #2 (4th and 5th dose) *Are there advantages to mixing mRNA vaccines? Post-test for CME/CE cr…
Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses what we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics: *Reviewing the timeline of events and variants *What happens next? *Preparing for the future *The new role of monoclonal antibodies Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/3-24-22-episode/eval Access our resource center, download webinar …
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Adolescents & Young Adults: Engaging the Vulnerable 20%
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Twenty percent of new HIV diagnoses occur among adolescents and young adults. They’re a population underserved by HIV prevention resources, with lower retention in HIV care. Their awareness and uptake of PrEP has been and remains low. What can their clinicians do to more effectively help these vulnerable young people? Join Dr. Luis Rubio from Unive…
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3/16/22 - COVID-19 Testing part 2 - interview with Dr. Manabe
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Dr. Paul Auwaerter continues his interview with Dr. Yuka Manabe about COVID-19 testing. Topics: *Future trends in infectious disease diagnostics *Closing the loop with at-home testing *Will treatment replace testing in the future? *Addressing equity of access to diagnostics Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/3-16…
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3/1/2022 - Improving Access to COVID-19 Treatment
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Stella A. Safo, MD, MPH and Charles Vega, MD discuss how health care providers can improve access to COVID-19 treatment for people from racial/ethnic minority groups. Topics: *Who is receiving treatment for mild to moderate COVID-19? *How the social determinants of health affect COVID-19 risk *Examining COVID-19 outcomes by race and ethnicity *Impr…
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3/9/2022 - COVID-19 Testing - interview with Dr. Manabe
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Dr. Paul Auwaerter interviews Dr. Yuka Manabe about COVID-19 testing. Topics: *Evaluating COVID-19 testing methods on reliability, speed, and scale *Impact from the Omicron and other variants on testing *Differences between sample types: nasal swab vs saliva *Multiplex and the future of testing *The practical role of serology Post-test for CME/CE c…
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2/16/2022 - New Monoclonal Antibody + Variant Updates
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Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses therapeutics, vaccines, and more about emerging variants of COVID-19. Topics: * Changes to NIH recommendations for mild to moderate COVID-19 * New monoclonal antibody: bebtelovimab * Monoclonal antibody evasion in omicron sublineages * Revisions to booster dose schedules for immunocompromised people Post-test for CME/CE…
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2/3/2022 - Omicron Impact on COVID-19 Treatment
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Stella Safo, MD, MPH and Michael Angarone, DO, FIDSA discuss how the Omicron variant is impacting COVID-19 treatment decisions. Topics: *Are monoclonal antibodies effective against Omicron and other variants? *Prevalence of the Omicron variant *What are the other variants of concern? *Bob is 70 with lung cancer and SARS-CoV-2 positive - how can you…
Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses reasons to be cautiously optimistic about the future of COVID-19. Topics: *The best ways to stay protected from COVID-19 *Why Omicron is still dangerous *Danger of COVID-19 vs. seasonal flu *What we know about the BA.2 variant *Pros and cons of the Novavax vaccine Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/…
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1/25/2022 - Treating COVID-19 Caused by Omicron
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Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, FIDSA and Charles Vega, MD discuss the latest in COVID-19 treatment news including the Omicron variant. Topics: *Effective treatments for COVID-19 caused by Omicron variant *New antiviral, and other new and in-the-pipeline treatments *Assessing impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations and inequities by race/ethnicity…
Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Topics: *Impact on treatment and current spread of Omicron *News on pre-exposure prophylaxis for COVID-19 prevention *With limited supply, how are patients at high risk for severe disease being treated? *Testing for Omicron Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecia…
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12/14/2021 - Addressing COVID-19 Inequities
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Stella Safo, MD, MPH and Aimalohi Ahonkhai, MD, MPH discuss what we can do to address COVID-19 inequities. Topics: *New monoclonal antibody to be used to prevent infection *Latest news on the potential new oral medication *The effect of Omicron on minority populations *Explaining COVID-19 health disparities *Structural barriers to health care and v…
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12/7/2021 - The Latest COVID-19 Treatments
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Michael Angarone, DO, FIDSA and Charles Vega, MD discuss the latest COVID-19 treatment guidelines and recommendations. Topics: New treatments for COVID-19 Assessing impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations and disparities by race/ethnicity Treating patients hospitalized with COVID-19 Live Q&A Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.…
Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses the COVID-19 variant Omicron. Topics: *Why scientists are concerned about Omicron *More transmissible than Beta and Delta? *Impact on vaccines and treatment *Origin and detection of Omicron *Holiday travel recommendations Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/12-1-21-episode/eval Access …
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11/17/2021 - Variants Impact on COVID-19 Treatment
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Shmuel Shoham, MD and Willa V. Cochran, MSN, CRNP discuss how variants are impacting COVID-19 treatment decisions. Topics: *Where are the variants of concern in the US? *Projecting future variant spread *Which monoclonal antibodies are effective for particular variants *Facilitating treatment with monoclonal antibodies Credit available: 1.0 of AMA,…
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11/10/2021 - COVID-19 Current and Future Treatments
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Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses current and future COVID-19 treatments. Topics: *Treatments currently in the pipeline *Oral therapies for COVID-19 *Will the current vaccines require periodic boosters? *Possible requirements for oral antiviral use Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/11-10-21-episode/eval Access our re…
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“Living Well with MS" Meets eMultipleSclerosis Review
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Please note, this podcast is not accredited and does not provide continuing education credit. eMultiple Sclerosis Review Program Director Michael Kornberg, MD discusses on-going MS research with host Geoff Allix on his UK “Living Well with MS” podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
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11/2/2021 - Breaking Barriers to COVID-19 Equity
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Aimalohi Ahonkhai, MD, MPH and Charles Vega, MD discuss what we can do to address COVID-19 inequalities. Topics: *Structural barriers to health care and vaccine access *Tools to reduce inequities *Real COVID-19 patient stories *The latest data on medications to prevent and treat COVID-19, including a potential new oral medication Post-test for CME/…
Please note, this podcast is not accredited and does not provide continuing education credit. Clinical Nurse Educator and eHIV Review Program Director Justin Alves joins RN Tina Vinsant on her popular “Good Nurse/Bad Nurse” podcast to tell the story of HIV hero nurse Mary Magee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
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10/27/2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatment Hesitancy
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Dr. Paul Auwaerter interviews Dr. David J. Malebranche about how we can address patient concerns and hesitancy with COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Topics: *Addressing vaccine hesitancy with patients *Communicating the benefit of monoclonal antibodies *Storytelling as a means of addressing patient concerns Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://cov…
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CF Patient Advocacy - eCystic Fibrosis Review bonus episode
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Please note, this podcast is not accredited and does not provide continuing education credit. eCystic Fibrosis Review Program Director Donna Peeler, RN, is a Clinical Nurse at the Johns Hopkins Cystic Fibrosis Center in Baltimore. Recently she interviewed Ella Balasa, an adult with cystic fibrosis in Richmond Virginia, who has been working in CF Pa…
Dr. Paul Auwaerter interviews Dr. David J. Malebranche about the many impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on health care. Topics: *Impact on shutting down clinics in Atlanta during the pandemic *Communication failures during the pandemic *How the pandemic has created opportunities to improve health care systems *Impact of the pandemic on drug use *The…
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10/13/2021 - COVID-19 Post-Traumatic Growth
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Arron Berry, RN, BSN, CCRN, PHRN, CFRN discusses post-traumatic growth (positive psychological change resulting from a struggle with traumatic or highly challenging life circumstances) in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics: *Post-traumatic stress symptoms vs post-traumatic growth *What can be gained from post-traumatic growth? *How to fac…
Drs. Paul Long and Paul Auwaerter discuss the latest news on COVID-19 treatments for patients in and out of the hospital. Topics: *How variants (such as the Delta variant) impact treatment decisions *Test your knowledge with patient cases *The latest treatment guidelines and recommendations *Q&A Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.c…
Aimalohi Ahonkhai, MD, MPH and Charles Vega, MD discuss what we can do to address COVID-19 inequalities. Topics: *Vaccination inequalities *How social determinants of health determine COVID-19 risk *How variants are impacting treatment decisions *Real COVID-19 patient stories Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/10…
Dr. Paul Auwaerter continues his interview with Dr. Maddy Travers as they discuss child health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics: *Advice for parents considering vaccinating their children *Explanation for the rise in COVID-19 pediatric cases *Risk of Delta variant for children *Common questions from parents Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://…
Dr. Paul Auwaerter interviews Dr. Maddy Travers about maternal health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics: *Is it safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy? *Elevated risk of COVID-19 for pregnant mothers *Clarifying whether or not the COVID-19 vaccines impact fertility *Passing on immunization to newborn children Post-test for CME/CE cred…
Dr. Paul Auwaerter explains what we currently know about COVID-19 viral variants. Topics: *The most concerning variants *Delta Plus and Mu variants explained *Vaccine efficacy against disease caused by variants *New recommendation for concurrent flu and COVID-19 vaccination Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/9-15…
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8/24/2021 - Addressing COVID-19 Disparities
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Drs. Charles Vega and Dinora Chinchilla discuss ways we can address the COVID-19 health outcome disparities. Topics: *Real COVID-19 patient stories *COVID-19 health outcomes based on ethnicity and socioeconomic status *How social determinants of health determine COVID-19 risk *How to better treat minority patients Post-test for CME/CE credit: https…
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8/18/2021 - COVID-19 Ventilation Management
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Arron Berry, RN, BSN, CCRN, PHRN, CFRN discusses oxygenation and ventilation management for COVID-19 patients. Topics: *Benefits of high flow nasal cannula *Safely using lung protective ventilation *Growing popularity of pulmonary vasodilators *Risk of generating aerosols with ventilation instruments? Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dk…
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8/11/2021 - Latest News on COVID-19 Treatments
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Drs. Paul Long and Paul Auwaerter discuss the latest news on treating COVID-19 patients in and out of the hospital. Topics: *Test your knowledge with patient cases *Efficacy and safety of treatment options *The latest treatment guidelines and recommendations Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/hospitalists/8-11-21-episode/eval A…
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8/4/2021 - Delta Variant Burning Questions
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Dr. Paul Auwaerter answers your burning questions about the COVID-19 Delta variant. Topics: *The impact of the Delta variant on masking and social distancing guidance *Risk of hospitalization and death for unvaccinated vs. vaccinated people *New FDA authorization for monoclonal antibody therapy *How do labs test for the Delta variant? Post-test for…
Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses the COVID-19 Delta variant. Topics: *Where and why the Delta variant is spreading *Do we need vaccine booster doses to protect against variants? *Treatments: oral antiviral molnupiravir and steroids *Data on vaccine effectiveness against the Delta variant Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispec…
Dr. Paul Auwaerter answers your COVID-19 questions. Topics: *Can you tell if a patient has the Delta variant? *Expectations for the flu this year *Explaining questions of remdesivir efficacy *What if a patient misses a mRNA vaccine dose? Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/7-28-21-episode/eval Access our resource …
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7/16/2021 - COVID-19: Improving Health Equity
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Drs. Stella Safo and Dinora Chinchilla discuss ways we can address the COVID-19 health outcome disparities. Topics: *Real COVID-19 patient stories *COVID-19 health outcomes based on ethnicity and socioeconomic status *How social determinants of health determine COVID-19 risk *How to better treat minority patients Post-test for CME/CE credit: https:…
Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses the COVID-19 Delta variant. Topics: *How dangerous is the Delta variant *Mutations that make the Delta variant concerning *Does mRNA immunization impact fertility? *Is ivermectin an effective COVID-19 treatment? *Monoclonal antibodies that are effective against the Delta variant Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covi…
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6/30/2021 - Updates on COVID-19 Treatments
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Drs. David Klimpl and Paul Auwaerter discuss the latest recommendations and guidelines for treating COVID-19 patients in and out of the hospital. Topics: *NEW: monoclonal antibody treatment and recommendations for both ambulatory and hospitalized patients *Best practices for managing patients with COVID-19 *Test your knowledge with patient cases! P…
Dr. Paul Auwaerter gives us an update COVID-19 treatments. Topics: *Monoclonal antibodies for hospitalized patients *More data on JAK inhibitors: tofacitinib and baricitinib *Keeping vaccines updated with variants *Oxford University investigation of ivermectin Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/6-25-21-episode/ev…
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6/23/2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Part 2
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Dr. Paul Auwaerter continues his interview with Dr. Patrick Flume about COVID-19 vaccine trials. Topics: *The challenges of studying a novel virus *Why are COVID-19 vaccine trials so long? *Tips for retaining vaccine trial participants *Determining vaccine safety Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/6-23-21-episode…
Drs. Charles Vega and Aima A. Ahonkha discuss ways we can address the COVID-19 health outcome disparities. Topics: Real COVID-19 patient stories COVID-19 health outcomes based on ethnicity and socioeconomic status How social determinants of health determine COVID-19 risk Treating hospitalized and ambulatory patients Post-test for CME/CE credit: htt…
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6/16/2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Part 1
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Dr. Paul Auwaerter interviews Dr. Patrick Flume about COVID-19 vaccine trials. Topics: *Vaccine trial goals: preventing symptomatic COVID-19 vs preventing infection *Issues with comparing vaccine trials *The importance of recruiting a representative population (age, sex, race and ethnicity) *What do we know about vaccine safety for immunocompromise…
6/9/2021 - COVID-19: In the Pipeline Therapeutics In this on-demand video webinar, Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses potential COVID-19 treatments currently in the pipeline. Topics: *Outpatient treatments: inhaled remdesivir, oral antivirals, inhaled budesonide, and monoclonal antibodies *Inpatient treatments: lenzilumab, baricitinib, and dexamethasone …
Arron Berry, RN, BSN, CCRN, PHRN, CFRN discusses ECMO therapy for COVID-19 patients. Topics: *When to consider ECMO therapy *The two types of ECMO for COVID-19 patients *Can patients be proned while on ECMO? *Is there increased risk of clotting the ECMO circuit in patients with COVID-19? Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multi…