Luton Resuscitation Team

Twitter feed of the Luton and Dunstable Hospital Resuscitation Services team

[Luton Resuscitation Team @ResusTeam]

One of our Resus Officer’s going out to Ghana in September to aid with Resusciation Training. Please donate if you can!

[Luton Resuscitation Team @ResusTeam]

100% for the whole group doing 2 full minutes of compressions monitored with @Laerdal_UK #QCPR @LandDHospital #practicemakesperfect @ResusCouncilUK

[J A D E @pinkparamedic1]

Arrived to a cardiac arrest early during the shift to 3 @SuffolkPolice officers who had commenced CPR, had the defib on, an igel in & had begun ventilating. Although the outcome was not a positive one, their hard work did not go unnoticed- thank you!

[Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity @BHN_Charity]

Do you have time to support your local hospital?🧡

We're still looking to recruit new volunteers for our Charity Shop in the Maternity Unit.

We have availability Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 6.30pm. You must be 18… https://t.co/KqJqsU7Na5

[Luton Resuscitation Team @ResusTeam]

Hope it all goes well, #savinglives #cpr @ResusCouncilUK

[Bedford resus & deteriorating pt team 💙 @CardiacTeam]

Ready and prepared for EPALS

[Compassion in Dying @AGoodDeath]

When people plan ahead, they are more likely to receive the treatment and care they want – and they are given peace of mind in the present.

[Resuscitation Council UK @ResusCouncilUK]

Dad Ken's life was saved when bystanders rushed to his aid and had easy access to a defibrillator. Read his story: https://t.co/nDzrJTV1Yq

[Luton and Dunstable University Hospital @LandDHospital]

Wear your mask, wash your hands, keep your distance. Coronavirus hasn’t gone away.

@roundaboutdave took a few moments from a busy A&E shift to let you know…

[Resuscitation Council UK @ResusCouncilUK]

Our training courses equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills they need to save lives. Find out more about our courses: https://t.co/MrPVFpJayn

[RCEMLearning @RCEMLearning]

A 45 y/o male is pre-alerted and brought to the ED following a witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest..

We have a new SAQ from @NishCherian & @EveryOneNoOne1 with plenty of additional FOAMed resources. Check it out here 👉https://t.co/dzT9F2JsR4 #ELS

[RCEMLearning @RCEMLearning]

A man is woken in the night by his dog barking and realises that his previously well 23 y/o girlfriend isn’t breathing. By the time of her arrival in the ED she's been in VF arrest for over an hour before ROSC.

Answer our reviewed case here 👉 https://t.co/9ccjNwo5KS #FOAMed

[Luton and Dunstable University Hospital @LandDHospital]

We are now a smoke-free site.

Staff, visitors and patients are not permitted to smoke, or vape, within our hospital ground.

Text QUIT to 88802 for support and advice.

[Luton and Dunstable University Hospital @LandDHospital]

We have made the decision to keep our current visiting restrictions in place for a little while longer. Read our update here https://t.co/3K2nQx5OFh

[Tim Coats @TJCoats]

The first time we can see dynamic view of how CPR may affect internal organs.
Chest compressions don't seem to compress the left ventricle. ?how does CPR work. New method described in Resuscitation: https://t.co/60a4ObMQ4e

[Luton Resuscitation Team @ResusTeam]

@jadebing achieving a perfect score, throwing down the challenge to her friend @AimeeFord24 #resus #training #QCPR

[Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK @WeAreSCAUK]

Where should we put AED's? Professor Terry Brown from the Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Outcomes team answers this question and reveals some startling statistics...

[British Heart Foundation @TheBHF]

Max Johnson’s life was saved thanks to a new heart. He has since played a vital role in campaigning for a change in organ donation law. Today that law comes into effect. In this touching video the 12 year old pays an emotional tribute to the family who gave him the gift of life.

[Luton and Dunstable University Hospital @LandDHospital]

Please don't be alarmed if you have to bring your child into hospital.

We are well prepared to look after your child’s health during what we know is a difficult and scary time.

[Care Quality Commission @CareQualityComm]

It's suddenly become a bit dusty in here (🥲)...

https://t.co/jedXvfXDnO

[Resuscitation Council UK @ResusCouncilUK]

Having conversations to understand and record a person’s wishes has never been more important than during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read our document clarifying what the ReSPECT Process can do to help facilitate conversation: https://t.co/eZqpFwiwUD