Introduction to COVID-19 - University of Minnesota

4/15/20201 COVID-19 and Living with Dementia: Maintaining Well-Being and Purpose Facilitator: Joe Gaugler, PhD, University of MinnesotaPanelists:Teresa McCarthy, MD, University of MinnesotaKenneth Hepburn, PhD, Emory UniversityLauren J. Parker, PhD, MPH, Johns HopkinsEdward Ratner, MD, University of MinnesotaType your questions during the webinarFREE WEBINARA pril 17, 20209:30 11:30 amWebinar SponsorsHandouts: to COVID-19 Edward Ratner, MDUniversity of Minnesota and Minneapolis VA GRECC124/15/20202 Outline Explain COVID-19 Why are we told to ..?TerminologyNovel CoronavirusCOVID-19344/15/20203 Cell vs. membraneNucleusRNARNAV irusCellCOVID-19 PneumoniaNormal Chest X-rayViral Infection-Both Lungs CoronavirusDrugsOutside the Body Soap and Water Alcohol (>60%) Bleach Hydrogen Peroxide (>.5%) U/V light Heat Time (hours-days) Defenses -ImmunityGeneralSpecific Corona VirusProtect the CurveNYTimesTheories Why Older People Get Sicker Lower natural defenses Excessive Inflammation More of Fewer Receptors for Virus Pre-existing Lung Disease11124/15/20207 Expected Deaths in USBest CaseU of WA,By 8/2020 Worst CaseImperial College,over yearsAll Deaths in 20180500,0001,000,0001,500,0002,000,0002 ,500,0003,000,000 COVID-19 RelatedNumber

•Send LABELED electronic connection (phone, pad) with LABELED charger. •Ensure contact information is correct and up to date •Identify single family contact •Ask for daily update if concerned and be available •Be appreciative of care –staff at high risk •Know who to call to get help •AND,… 39 40

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