Monthly Archives: May 2020
Non-inferiority or non-superiority?
Associations between Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker Use, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, and Mortality among Patients with COVID-19
NEW: Years ago Neil Stinson trained to care for Ebola patients. Now he is on the front lines of COVID.
Neil Stinson has been a pediatric emergency room nurse for a number of years. Last year he became an intensive care nurse and joined the LifeFlight team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Lately, since he’s been working in Vanderbilt’s dedicated … Continue reading
NEW: A salute from the Tennessee National Guard
The Tennessee National Guard conducted a statewide flyover Tuesday, May 12, to salute medical professionals who are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
NEW: Notice about adult medical treatment during COVID-19
This document highlights key updates to VUMC’s COVID-19 treatment guidelines since the last release. Note: this is an edocs document which is accessible only by computers at VUMC or by users at home using the VUMC virtual private network. Continue reading
NEW: This week’s Good Job Report
Thank you for your courage, your expertise and most of all for your heart. From one nurse to another – you are an example of what we all wanted to be! Continue reading
REMINDER: Today is last day for Predators’ “We Stand With You” redemption store
Throughout May, the Nashville Predators will promote “We Stand With You” in support of the front-line workers with Vanderbilt Health and in the community. A special element of this, exclusive only for Vanderbilt Health employees, is the ability to clai… Continue reading
NEW: Information about collecting swab samples for COVID-19
This week, VUMC began testing all asymptomatic inpatients on admission for COVID-19. Samples for COVID-19 testing are collected through either a bilateral nares, single nasopharyngeal (NP) or single oropharyngeal (OP) swab. Continue reading
UPDATED: Staff screening locations with new locations added at VWCH
Staff continue to be required each shift to report through these entrances to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms and have their temperature screened. Staff will also be screened for whether they are wearing a mask. Continue reading
NEW: Notice about pediatric medical treatment during COVID-19
This document highlights key updates to VUMC’s COVID-19 treatment guidelines since the last release. Note: this is an edocs document which is accessible only by computers at VUMC or by users at home using the VUMC virtual private network. Continue reading