Amazing work presented today at #SCCM2024 👏🏼 Check out the new Phoenix Sepsis Criteria, an international consensus on the definitions of pediatric sepsis and septic shock. ~3 million pediatric cases reviewed. Newly published today. #PedsICU#sepsis
https://t.co/94zQAIlVAM
Using an international survey, systematic review, and analysis of more than 3 million pediatric health care encounters, and consensus process, new criteria for sepsis and septic shock in children were developed. https://t.co/YL7OOTdreQ #SCCM2024
Pessimists see problems. They worry about what could go wrong in the future.
Optimists see possibilities. They focus on what could go right in the future.
Proactive people turn problems into possibilities. They give us reasons to be optimistic about the future.
With new #vaccines & #virus season on the horizon, let's ALL work together to #PreventTheSpread of infection with effective hand hygiene🤓
🦠Wash for at least 20 seconds.
🦠No soap & warm water? Reach for hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content. Rub until dry.
#StaySafe
The @CDCgov recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
The updated vaccines are a better match for circulating virus strains and are expected to be available later this week.
https://t.co/35H6LT27A8
Super interesting framework for resident teaching. Organized, thorough, and could be extrapolated to many different resident teaching services. Love this. Definitely worth the read! #MedEd
#PICU Passport: Pilot study of a handheld resident curriculum https://t.co/7I6vMcKw16
What is this new #RSV monoclonal antibody? FDA approved, CDC and APP recommended (see below), #Nirsevimab, aka #Beyfortus, can help prevent severe RSV in young infants. Check out this great article by Yale Medicine explaining RSV, the antibody, and more!
https://t.co/qe8JVmzcQ8
New clinical update for RSV: AAP recommends that all infants, especially those at high risk, receive the new preventative antibody nirsevimab to protect against severe disease caused by RSV. Read the full recommendations here: https://t.co/rjTNiD9s6z
Doctors, nursing, clinical staff, housekeeping.. we all struggle and celebrate together. Everyone has their own story. You never know when a little bit of positivity can make someone's day. Be thoughtful, be kind.🌞🦋 #PositiveEnergy#Healthcare#MentalHealthMatters
The small things matter.
A smile.
Saying “Hello.”
Being approachable.
Thanking someone for helping out.
Recognizing someone for a job well done.
These actions have a positive ripple effect on the life of others.
Congratulations to Dr. @EmilyErnest10 and the @WVUMedSchool 2021 class! It has been a privilege to be part of your education. Best of luck in all your future endeavors!