Major Trauma Service

News and updates from the Major Trauma Service & soon-to-open Ward @CUH_NHS, Major Trauma Centre for the East of England Region. Medical advice not offered.

[Major Trauma Service @CUH_MTS]

Thank you to Addenbrookes Charitable Trust for the very generous donation of two Barton chairs to the Major Trauma Service. These specialist chairs hugely improve patient comfort and dignity, making a real difference to the care we provide. 🙏 #PatientCare #ACTCharity #Gratitude

[Major Trauma Service @CUH_MTS]

A huge thank you to ACT for generously supplying the Major Trauma Service with a trauma training mannequin. This equipment has made a big impact on our team’s skill and knowledge — ultimately benefiting the care we provide to patients. 👏🩺 #Gratitude #TraumaTraining #ACTCharity

[Vicki Campbell @VickiCampbellRN]

Fantastic opportunity to join the senior nursing team on ward D8 (trauma & orthopaedics) here at @CUH_NHS. Follow the link for more information https://t.co/NCqJeHzUmi

[Major Trauma Service @CUH_MTS]

Guest speakers for the study day included the wonderful @SianyCross from @TraumaEast, Phil representing MTSP and @CUH_NHS Spinal Clinical Nurse Specialist Aimee! Thank you all #TraumaNursing

[Major Trauma Service @CUH_MTS]

#Proud of Charge Nurse Mike who showed his passion for teaching by spontaneously delivering a practical session on skin traction! @CUH_NHS #TraumaNursing

[Major Trauma Service @CUH_MTS]

Another fantastic Major Trauma Nursing Skills study day delivered to Division A ward staff last week! Thank you to our brilliant guest speakers & engaged attendees #ReadySteadyRoll #TraumaNursing #Excellent @CUH_NHS

[Vicki Campbell @VickiCampbellRN]

C-spine Collar fitting and care session with the teams up on C8 & D8 this afternoon, using both the Aspen and Miami-J 💆‍♂️ #Safe #Excellent #Trauma #Orthopaedics @CUH_NHS

[Major Trauma Service @CUH_MTS]

C8 ward manager Shauna marking #InternationalNursesWeek with her team 💙 #Kind @CUH_NHS

[Major Trauma Service @CUH_MTS]

International Nurses Day 2024

[All On The Board @allontheboard]

Today is International Nurses Day.
It takes a special person to be a nurse.
Thank you to all of them for doing what they do.

#InternationalNursesDay #IND2024 #Nurses

[Major Trauma Service @CUH_MTS]

PDN Vicki delivered an Orthopaedic Trauma focussed session for our @CUH_CritCare colleagues yesterday. We covered pelvic binder management, principles/practices of skin traction, pin site care, compartment syndrome, PE’s, FES and Rhabdomyolysis! 🦴

[NMTRG @NMTRG1]

Just 6 weeks until our first NMRTG conference. The programme is finalised and the MDT line up looks amazing. ⁦@NMTNGUK⁩ ⁦⁦@JTheakr⁩ ⁦@NewportKay⁩ https://t.co/hOfpAYf06m

[Major Trauma Service @CUH_MTS]

Huge thanks to @CUH_Resus for facilitating a ‘Doris drops by’ deteriorating patient simulation with staff on ward C8 today. A great initiative and a hugely beneficial session for all involved 🙌🏼🫶🏼 #Safe #Excellent

[Trauma Care Charity UK @TraumaCareUK]

Join us for "Trauma in Challenging Circumstances", by Theo Weston!

🗓️ May 9th, 8:00pm!
🖥️ Register here https://t.co/Sacth2SJt5

An overview of #Trauma Care in Cumbria over 30yrs, based on Theo's work with @BeepDoctors, @GNairambulance & the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team 🚁

[Major Trauma Service @CUH_MTS]

Today’s team lunch & learn was facilitated by Emma (Major Trauma Nurse Coordinator) and covered Tracheostomy care 👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you for a brilliant session #MajorTrauma #Excellent

[Trauma Care Charity UK @TraumaCareUK]

Join us for Integrated Emergency, Critical and Operative Care for Trauma: WHO's Approach presented by Prof Lee Wallis. An interesting approach to trauma care from system level and care pathways through to quality improvement. 🚨 🌎 #CPD #FOAMed #Webinar #FreeCPD #TraumaCare

[CUH Careers @CUH_Careers]

Trauma and Orthopaedics Conference on 23 May 2024 at Madingly Hall!

For Nursing Staff, AHP and students! Have a look at this amazing opportunity to learn more and expand your knowledge.

To sign up for this please see the link below: https://t.co/iUVxMy5eFS

[Major Trauma Service @CUH_MTS]

Reflecting on yesterday’s final lecture delivered by the inspiring Professor @TJCoats about his pioneering work around coagulation in trauma. This was a huge privilege to listen to and a very well deserved Trauma Care Fellowship award! 👏🏼👏🏼 @TraumaCareUK

[Major Trauma Service @CUH_MTS]

Fantastic day so far learning, networking and sharing experiences at the @TraumaCareUK conference!

[Major Trauma Service @CUH_MTS]

@TraumaEMC kicking off the @TraumaCareUK conference this morning with a thought provoking talk on palliative & end of life care in major trauma 👏🏼

[Major Trauma Service @CUH_MTS]

Huge thank you to @C__Barlow and Georgie for joining us at today’s lunch & learn, sharing their expertise on the pregnant trauma patient 👏🏼 A really interesting session and great to network with our colleagues from the @rosiehospital #Excellent