Dr. Kurt Devine and Dr. Heather Bell
Dr. Kurt Devine and Dr. Heather Bell
COVID19 #46: ER Safety Net and Medication Update
COVID19 #46: ER Safety Net and Medication Update
COVID19 #46: ER Safety Net and Medication Update
Tuesday 21st December 2021
Drs. Bell and DeVine discuss COVID-19's impact on ERs, including medication updates, hospital changes, and more on 'The Addiction Connection'.
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Get the buttons here!Inside the ER: COVID-19's Impact on Emergency Rooms and Treatments
We like to believe the opposite of addiction is actually connection and we are going to attempt to educate you and possibly even entertain you while we navigate all topics.
Ever wondered how the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped emergency rooms? Dr. Heather Bell and Dr. Kurt DeVine break it down in this eye-opening episode of 'The Addiction Connection'. Dr. Bell shares her first-hand experiences from a large safety net hospital in Minnesota, where emergency rooms have morphed into in-patient wards. They dive into the challenges of not being able to accept transfers for severe non-COVID patients like burn and trauma victims. But that's not all.
The episode also covers the latest on medications and treatments being used to fight COVID-19. From the epidemic of violence in larger US cities to the concept of 'super immunity' in fully vaccinated individuals, Drs. Bell and DeVine leave no stone unturned. They even touch on pediatric myocarditis, vaccine boosters, and the complexities of anticoagulation and bacterial superinfection.
If you're curious about how the pandemic has changed the landscape of emergency medicine, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the current state of affairs. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the ongoing challenges faced by healthcare professionals on the front lines.