08/17/2026
Join us for for our Lifelong Emergency Medicine Exchange and Discussion: LEED series with HAPSA, Nepal(HAPSA ) for an insightful session with Dr. Jessica D. Mason (Jess Mason ) : Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, EM:RAP educator, and CorePendium Associate Editor! Discover expert strategies for managing critical thoracic emergencies in remote and resource-limited settings.
Key Topics Covered:
⚬ Pneumothorax Management: Use recent literature to decide between observation vs. intercostal drains, and determine optimal drain sizing.
⚬ Hemothorax & Hemopneumothorax: Compare outcomes between small-bore catheters and larger-bore chest tubes.
⚬ Rib Fractures & Contusions: Assess critical risk factors to predict and prevent patient decompensation.
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 8:15 PM Nepal Time (NPT)
CPD points awarded to all participant
Moderators:
• Dr. Subarna Adhikari, MD Subarna Adhikari
• Dr. Ramu Kharel, MD, MPH, DTM&H, CTropMed
Register here: https://forms.gle/nHMkjGooM3t73bA6A
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