COVID-19 Archive — Page 31 of 33

The modified room where ultraviolet (UV) light is used to sanitize used N95 respirators is capable of cleaning about 60 masks at a time.
April 9, 2020

VUMC groups unite to sanitize N95 masks with ultraviolet light

A group of physicians, nurses and representatives from multiple areas throughout VUMC came up with a process in less than a week to safely and effectively sanitize used N95 respirators.

By Nancy Humphrey
Medical patient-monitoring equipment stands in a garage-like clinical assessment area with a privacy screen, chair, and blue parking sign in the background.
April 9, 2020

Surveillance key to monitoring exposed employees

Medical surveillance by the Occupational Health Clinic is essential to the COVID-19 response at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Paul Govern
A healthcare professional sits at a desk with their head resting on one hand beside a laptop, papers, a coffee cup, and a stethoscope.
April 8, 2020

Self-care crucial for providers during pandemic

High levels of stress and anxiety can be debilitating, especially for health care providers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are ways they can protect themselves and their ability to provide the best and most compassionate care.

By Bill Snyder
Exterior entrance to Vanderbilt Adult Emergency, with red “Adult Emergency Entrance” and “Ambulance Only” signs, a stop sign, and an ambulance beneath the covered driveway.
April 8, 2020

VUMC explores strategy to protect Emergency Department providers during COVID-19 pandemic

Policy changes related to telemedicine that were quickly implemented during the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) have created opportunities for technology-based clinical evaluation, which serves to protect patients and providers alike, while conserving personal protective equipment (PPE).

By Kathy Whitney
Green-gloved laboratory worker holds two small tubes containing clear liquid over a blurred lab coat.
April 8, 2020

Vanderbilt University Medical Center and AstraZeneca join forces to identify potential COVID-19 treatments

Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca have joined forces to identify candidates for antibody-based treatments that could protect people exposed to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19.

By Bill Snyder
Portrait of Wesley Self, MD, MPH, wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie.
April 8, 2020

Study launched to test hydroxychloroquine as treatment for COVID-19

By Craig Boerner