Listen as we discuss the use of convalescent plasma for patients with Covid-19 with Dr. Salil Goorha the principle investigator for the convalescent plasma study at Baptist. Joining him is the Chief Medical Officer for Baptist Memphis, Dr. Bill Cloud and Paul Koros who is the director of clinical research for Baptist.
Please contact Paul Koros ([email protected]) for any information regarding the trial discussed in the episode.
Learning Objectives:
1) Define convalescent plasma and understand its historic use
2) Learn about patient selection and timing on when to give the treatment
3) Learn early results of recently published studies and future direction for the therapy
Link to CME
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C55LKSY
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