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Dr. Ben Smith<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The publication provides insights into UNC’s breadth and depth of expertise, and highlights specific procedures and unique considerations involved with transport of patients infected with high-consequence pathogens.<\/p>\n

The article highlights UNC’s SPARC (Special Pathogens Response Center) team and discusses topics such as the Carolina Air Care specialty transport program for UNC Health, how UNC is alerted, coordination needed for specialized teams when the patient arrives at the facility, setting up biocontainment areas, and effective communication among all involved parties at each step along the way.<\/p>\n

Dr. Smith’s<\/a> roles at UNC include being a Board Certified Physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine, and the Medical Director of Carolina Air Care.<\/p>\n

To learn more, we invite you to view his interview with Contagion Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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