A national strategy on Ebola

The appointment of Ebola czar Ron Klain is an important initial step in mobilizing a coordinated national effort to confront this deadly virus. As the first US hospital to successfully treat Ebola patients, Emory University Hospital has a unique perspective on the scope of the effort and skill requi...

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Published in:AHA News 2014-10, Vol.50 (21), p.5
Main Authors: Fox, John T, Bornstein, William A, Grant, Susan A
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Disease control
Disease prevention
Ebola virus
Medical treatment
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Summary:The appointment of Ebola czar Ron Klain is an important initial step in mobilizing a coordinated national effort to confront this deadly virus. As the first US hospital to successfully treat Ebola patients, Emory University Hospital has a unique perspective on the scope of the effort and skill required to care for such patients while also protecting the staff and public. One key lesson leaned has been that training and strictly following protocol are paramount. Here, Fox et al discuss the US' national strategy on preventing and controling Ebola.
ISSN:0891-6608