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Chest Infections and Disaster Response Network

This Network serves as the main resource and forum for issues related to pulmonary infections as well as disaster response and global health.

CHEST members can join this Network for leadership and networking opportunities, plus the chance to hear the latest news first.

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MUST READS IN CHEST PHYSICIAN®

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DISASTER RESPONSE AND GLOBAL HEALTH SECTION

Fire Preparedness—and What We Can Learn From the Great Los Angeles Fires of 2025

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CHEST INFECTIONS SECTION

From Decline to Resurgence: Rise and Response to US and Global TB Burden

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ARTICLES AND BLOGS

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Pseudomonas Infection in Patients With Noncystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis

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EMERGENCY CARE

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VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA

Can VAP Be Prevented? New Data Suggest So

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Clinician education and resources

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INFOGRAPHIC

Measles: Diagnosis and Treatment of a Highly Contagious Airborne Virus

Access a quick-reference infographic on measles risk factors, complications, treatment, and more.
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INFOGRAPHIC

Fluid Dynamics: Tackling the IV Fluid Shortage Challenge

The IV fluid shortage underscores a persistent issue in health care that has been exacerbated by natural disasters.
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INFOGRAPHIC

Hyperthermia, Heat Injury, and Heatstroke

Review the unique clinical presentation, management, and treatment of heat-related critical care.

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WEBINAR

Navigating Vaccine Hesitancy Through Relationship Building

Experts discuss how clinicians can address vaccine hesitancy with their patients, especially those with chronic respiratory conditions.
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INFOGRAPHIC

Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults

Better understand the importance of accurate diagnosis, optimized antibiotic use, and awareness of disease severity.

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WEBINAR

RSV in Adults: Measuring the Impact

Dr. Ryan Maves speaks with Dr. Kelly Pennington and Dr. Megan Conroy on the potential impact of RSV in vulnerable adult populations.
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Chest Infections and Disaster Response Network Leadership

Salim Surani, MD, FCCP, FCCM

Salim Surani, MD, FCCP, FCCM

Network Chair

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Ryan Maves, MD, FCCP

Ryan Maves, MD, FCCP

Network Vice-Chair

Get to know Dr. Maves »

Amee Patrawalla, MD, FCCP
Chair, Chest Infections Section

Sebastian Kurz, MD, FCCP
Vice-Chair, Chest Infections Section

Michael Tripp, MD, FCCP
Chair, Disaster Response and Global Health Section

John Agapian, MD, FCCP
Vice-Chair, Disaster Response and Global Health Section

Vikramjit Mukherjee, MD, MBBS
Network Member-at-Large

Charles Volk, MD
Network Member-at-Large

Marcos I. Restrepo, MD, PhD, FCCP
Ex-Officio

Sections in this Network

Chest Infections Section

Disaster Response and Global Health Section

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