COVID & ICU
Intensive care capacity cannot be measured by counting BEDs.
It, at the very least, requires
Staff, Space, Systems & Stuff
Delighted to see this out today.
bmj.com/content/385/bm…
A narrative discussing
-how the pandemic unfolded in ICUs in the UK…
First Recognition, Escalation of Deterioration (RED) study day for our wonderful experienced HCAs. Lots of different teaching styles being used. I’m one very happy DP and sepsis nurse today😊
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Cardiac arrest in babies and children might be rare, but being prepared is still important. Learn the simple steps of child and baby CPR today through our short videos and our book, Aaron's Heart: resus.org.uk/baby-cpr
Our online #sepsis support groups are running again this week, providing peer-to-peer and nurse-led support to both the bereaved and survivors.
At any stage of your recovery or grieving process, UKST is here to support you.
Sign up here: sepsistrust.org/virtual-suppor…
Our bereavement midwives Lucy, Lorna, and Jo are just three of the faces supporting families after the loss of their baby on our maternity units.
They've shared how others can take part in #BLAW2023 - supporting parents across Somerset.
somersetft.nhs.uk/?news=supporti… 💜💙
Today is #WorldSepsisDay.
Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection.
It happens when the immune system overreacts to an infection and starts to damage the body’s own tissues and organs. It can be hard to spot, so get clued up on the symptoms. ⤵️
A new system that has replaced non-emergency bleeps at Musgrove Park has significantly increased the number of tasks that our postgrad doctors in training are able to complete during a night shift. Hear how our doctors are using the @infinityhealth tool: bit.ly/3OSPYk3
As junior doctors start on the wards this week, Dr Cary Tang and Dr Sophie Gealy from @SomersetFT were invited to speak with BBC Radio Somerset about the difference Infinity makes to their busy night shifts.
Listen from 3hr32m: shorturl.at/bdAOU
I remember my first block of on calls as an F1 before Infinity and if I compared it to nights I’ve just finished, I can confirm it has made a world of difference!
I remember my first block of on calls as an F1 before Infinity and if I compared it to nights I’ve just finished, I can confirm it has made a world of difference!
Out and about in paediatrics and maternity with @redwood_vanessa doing oxygen and suction audit. Look at the great practice in our Paediatrics unit and the wonderful spesis trolley in maternity. @SomersetSafety@SomersetFT@Piprich1
We've introduced LUCAS to our team at Musgrove Park - a mechanical chest compression system, that helps to improve the quality of CPR 🤖
Thanks to the hospital's League of Friends - it's literally a life saver 💙 bit.ly/3KrPHC1
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