ronan astin

Head of Respiratory medicine, UCLH,
Sleep, Ventilation and Exercise physiology physician.
Muscle and Mitochondria researcher. UCL

[ronan astin @Ronanastin]

@HelenPu98638768 @uclh I know I promised an exciting time when I coaxed you to join us. Didn't have a pandemic in mind! You have been amazing, as a leader, physiologist and colleague. We are so lucky to have you. Much more to come from UCLH Resp Physiology!

[ronan astin @Ronanastin]

@AlisonArmstron @SiLVaH_UK Due to time pressures, this one was advertised internally. However, I'm interested in developing national/international visiting fellowships (or 'exchanges') - cross pollination of ideas/skills/experience..

[ronan astin @Ronanastin]

I am pleased to announce that we have created a Fellow post in Ventilation Medicine at UCLH/NMCCC. A great opportunity for those beginning or completing training to join a fantastic team. Details below.
@rcmq37 @Char_Massey @michellechatwin https://t.co/B057ray63K

[ronan astin @Ronanastin]

@michellechatwin @uclh And we are so glad to have you! Goes without saying that you are a great addition to our team, and we can't wait to start working with you proper. Lots to look forward to! @NMCCC_NHNN @Char_Massey @JodiAllenSLT @nspetea @HelenPu98638768

[Maxime Patout @maximepatout]

Very pleased to see our work on the consequences of #COVID19 #CPAP and #NIV circuit modification on ventilator performances https://t.co/JoHN2rDkrS @GAVSPLF @DrGonzalezJesus great results found with @KerNelBiomed @EmelineFresnel @AdrienKerfourn @RZK_Lea

[ronan astin @Ronanastin]

@mj_storey @HelenPu98638768 @uclh Proud to be part of such an amazing team! Showing the skill, expertise and true worth of respiratory physiologists in modern medicine. You have done @uclh proud. @ARTP_News

[Michelle Chatwin @michellechatwin]

Really excited to be asked to give @BreasMedical first international webinar on our paper SOA

Hopefully it will be a fantastic intro to #ACT in #NMD

Could not present without acknowledging @MiguelNIV @TiinaAndersen #MichelToussaint @JesusGo52554817 @HovBrit @MalinNB & others

[ronan astin @Ronanastin]

@tb_doc @tomayates @DrJessPotter @medichulston @Fawc2007 @jfdwolff @ProfHurst @elinlowri @zaheerzaheer Q2. @toates_19 . In a closed bay of 4, HFNT at 60L and 50% leak (akin to one prong out, mouth closed), at FiO2 0.9, and air change rate of 2.5/hr, steady state ambient [O2] (should be approx) 24.07% by 4hours. Based on a few assumptions!!

[ronan astin @Ronanastin]

@tb_doc @tomayates @DrJessPotter @medichulston @Fawc2007 @jfdwolff @ProfHurst @elinlowri @zaheerzaheer Q1. Peep on HFNT: As @DrJessPotter says. On 60L, mouth closed, can hit expiratory pressure 7cm, mouth open 3cm (also depends on prong fit and probs oro facial morphology)

[ronan astin @Ronanastin]

Couldn't agree more! Our excellent #physio team have been vital at every stage of our @uclh COVID battle over the last year, showing great skill in everything they do. Thank you! @RebeccaMLiv @Char_Massey @oliviachappers @KatpostigoPT & team

[Charlotte Massey @Char_Massey]

Today’s #physio dream team on @uclh #covid HDRU! Great job as always team... chest clearance techniques, post ICU rehab, trache weaning, positioning education, exercise on CPAP, CPAP weaning and supporting COVID discharges 👏🏼👏🏼 All with a smile 😊

[ronan astin @Ronanastin]

@tb_doc @PJZolfaghari @ICS_updates @ESICM @Philips @armstrongmed @HelenPu98638768 and i have looked at this. With hospital dedicated vents (V60), oxygen demand is low, varying with insp flow, peep, FiO2, leak. Domiciliary device O2 demand depends on flow provided. Ventura demands approx 20l/Min FiO2 O.6, peep 10, resp rate 30 (with titration)

[ronan astin @Ronanastin]

Great work @LungConsultant , Dr Thakrar and team!

[LungSpecialist @LungConsultant]

Great fun to broadcast another EBUS and bronchoscopy masterclass @uclh to over 500 colleagues around the world. Featured live placement of an airway stent (a first?!)

Thanks to @ricky_thakrar @tnewsomdavis @IndigoMedical_ @AstraZeneca and many others

#LCSM

[ronan astin @Ronanastin]

This is not only an example of the impact that AHPs have on patient care, but also the value of AHPs working together to improve outcomes. A brilliant example of how true MDT working can benefit patients. @JodiAllenSLT @Char_Massey @uclh @NMCCC_NHNN

[Charlotte Massey @Char_Massey]

What better way to spend #AHPday than in our AHP led cough clinic with my work wife @JodiAllenSLT Happy AHP day all 🥳 #uclhAHPs @NHNN_therapies @NMCCC_NHNN

[ronan astin @Ronanastin]

Great opportunity to showcase some of the important work of respiratory physiologists in COVID-19 (and beyond), and our Respiratory Physiology Unit @uclh . Proud to be part of an amazing team @HelenPu98638768

[Helen Purcell @HelenPu98638768]

The respiratory physiology team are there underneath all the PPE! @Ronanastin @uclh

[Luke O'Shea @LukeOShea1]

Great to see our @uclh Covid Follow Up Clinic on BBC news at 6! Some brilliant, innovative clinicians talking to Sir Simon and @BBCFergusWalsh including Mel, Toby and Rebecca. They started that service from a van outside the hospital and have helped nearly 1000 people since!

[Rebecca Livingston @RebeccaMLiv]

This is what our clinic is for. To understand these ongoing symptoms and provide rehab options for people. There are gaps in funding for pulmonary rehab and breathing pattern retraining.

@tobyhillman @Ronanastin @LA__Williamson @TheACPRC @thecsp

https://t.co/ozECFYDjeC

[ronan astin @Ronanastin]

@Bec_speechie We are so lucky to have you!

[ronan astin @Ronanastin]

A chance to thank some of the non-medic heroes who are making our work possible. We @uclh are lucky to have an incredible procurement team led by the awesome @piajlarsen, with Tom on speed dial ! Always going above and beyond. Thank you guys!

[Pia @piajlarsen]

This is Tom. Tom works in my team. Tom is procuring ventilators, CPAP & Oxygen consumables for @uclh. He takes deliveries of ventilators at any time of the day or night & can strike a pose whilst doing it. Tom is Awesome @HCSAprocurement Tom is saving lives. #NHSheroes 💙🙌

[ronan astin @Ronanastin]

@georgentou1 @RebeccaMLiv @UCLPartners @McLarenF1 @uclh @oliviachappers @laura_janePT They are due to go into large scale production in the next 10 days or so, and will be making efforts to support hospitals in the UK and worldwide.