To everyone that panicked and went to fuel their cars when it wasn’t needed, well done👍🏻 on shift on an emergency ambulance, low on fuel and struggling to find somewhere that isn’t sold out😡
This clever idea is an Irish product from https://t.co/248h3fpCnf A nurse friend who’s Mum to Aoibhinn sent it to me. For first responders it can give us really important information at the scene of an accident. @AmbulanceNAS@PeopleofHSE@AutismIrl#Autism#autismawareness
I use mental rehearsal to prepare for high pressure emergency situations which are predicatable - thoracotomy, surgical airway, failed intubation etc
An invaluable tool for personal preparation for high pressure high stakes situations
Here are a few tips you might want to try
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@DavidWi85904448 Hi David, thanks for bringing this to our attention. If you would DM your number I'll ask one of our team to follow up with you tomorrow.
The children of Ireland have inspired us to follow their lead with the first ever #RTEToyShowAppeal with @CommunityFound
You can help bring the #LateLateToyShow magic to the children of Ireland by donating at https://t.co/A4jgHA4gB8.
Of the cases notified today; 53 cases are men/32 are women: 68% are under 45 years of age: 26 cases are located in Kildare, 18 in Dublin, 11 in Clare, 9 in Laois, 7 in Limerick, 4 in Meath and the remainder are spread across 7 other counties.
It’s really starting to feel like March 2020 all over again 🚨
Getting an alarming increase in requests for covid testing + it’s trending upwards
My day so far has been all Covid related - for the first time in weeks
It’s worrying 😓
Dr. Tony Holohan gives an emotional statement confirming he is stepping away from his work, as his wife is receiving palliative care. Taoiseach has been notified. He asks for respect for his family’s privacy at this time.
I encourage anyone who has received an invitation to participate in the #COVID19 Antibody Study (SCOPI) to respond.
It involves a phone questionnaire & blood test.
This will help us understand our populations exposure to COVID-19 & will help us in our response to the disease.
Sad to say goodby to Brian Power who retires from @phecc this month after many years of service. Delighted to present him with a token of our appreciation at his last (virtual) #MAC meeting today on behalf of all MAC members past and present.
Direct pressure for external haemorrhage control. Why one finger is better than a hand and why bandages on an actively bleeding wound are really unhelpful. 1. We need to compress a bleeding wound to overcome systolic BP e.g. 120mmHg. This is equivalent to 16,000N/m2.