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In this episode I discuss the coronavirus pandemic with pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist, Jonathan Meserve, MD.  The audio podcast will be Dr Meserve walking us through his powerpoint presentation which is timed with the audio and can be found on the website linked in the show notes.  At the end of his presentation, we candidly discuss the impact both professionally and personally of the unfolding pandemic.

You’ll here Dr Meserve walk us through the origin of the virus, common terms used to describe it, how it compares to previous Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome or SARS viruses, its worldwide spread, signs/symptoms and treatment of active COVID19 disease, recommended containment measures for individuals and organizations, and the macroeconomic implications of the worldwide pandemic. 

Dr Jonathan Meserve completed medical school at Oregon Health and Science University in 2010.  He completed a double residency program in pediatrics (Boston Children’s Hospital, 2015) and anesthesiology (Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 2015), prior to his fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at Boston Children’s Hospital.  He currently serves as a pediatric, cardiac anesthesiologist with Spectrum Health Partners in Portland, Maine, providing care at Maine Medical Center and Scarborough Surgery Center.  

Links to key resources are provided below.

New England Journal of Medicine’s Coronavirus Coverage (FREE).

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Content.

World Health Organization Coronavirus Content.

Journal of American Medical Association Coronavirus Content.

Grasselli, G., Pesenti, A., & Cecconi, M. Critical Care Utilization for the COVID-19 Outbreak in Lombardy, Italy: Early Experience and Forecast During an Emergency Response. JAMA.