In 2014 William developed Invasive #strepA
His high temperature in isolation was not worrying.
- Lethargy
- Pale / Mottled Skin
- Low Urine Output
Combined with a high then very low temperature was worrying. William had developed #sepsis
This leaflet will help.
Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults aged 65 years or older. This JAMA Patient Page describes risk of falls in older adults and fall prevention recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force. https://t.co/DlKpBcSTMQ
Here are four life savers - they are blood donors.
Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay and there is as shortage of O type so @GiveBloodNHS needs more donors.
Every minute the NHS needs 3 donations of blood.
You can book an appointment to donate blood here➡️
https://t.co/cLatceLCzD
The CCOT have been round visiting medical wards today talking all things deteriorating patients, escalation and Sepsis and Sepsis Screening. Great engagement and involvement from all involved and really lovely meeting so many new nurses to the trust #patientsafety#sepsis
ITU are focusing on all things surrounding Medication Management and our Link Nurse has put together this bright and informative notice board to help educate and raise awareness of errors and how to prevent them occuring #ITU#medicationsmanagement#patientsafety@mrs_redferno
Don’t forget we have a community food bank drop-off point at George Eliot Hospital. It’s located at the hospital’s main entrance. Find out more here: https://t.co/VB0rWEBzmD
The MMR vaccine is the most effective way of protecting your child from Measles, which is circulating across the West Midlands.
It's important to catch up on any missed vaccines - you can still ask your GP for the MMR vaccine if your child has missed either of these two doses.
Are you or your child experiencing Measles symptoms?
Please DO NOT VISIT the Emergency Department. In order to prevent the potential spread of measles within our healthcare facilities, please do not come directly to the Emergency Department https://t.co/k3ZpTaz0ja
#IMG SIM with @SimulationGeh
This SIM was on Difficult Conversation/Palliative care & everyone was moved by this subject.
Thanks to all the IMG Doctors including
Dr @SandraGee_.
Thanks to Dr Vilcinskaite & Dr fouda for observing.
@HadizaGachi@EmmaVickers4
Today in Surgery we took our Tea Trolley out for Stop The Pressure Week. We asked staff to think about all the ways they can prevent and treat pressure damage and these are all our wonderful answers 👏🏻 thank you to everyone in @GEHSurgery to came and took part! @GEHSkinMonkey
So proud of you all 😄 You have made a truly amazing addition to our team and can’t wait to see your careers grow and develop #proudmatron#criticalcarenursingjourney
Today we launched our VTE Champions in the Trust and provided them with these resources to help them share their newly acquired knowledge (who doesn't love a pen and a badge 🤣) first step towards Exemplar Status 🤞🤗
Need medical help? Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you, like a consultation with a pharmacist.
More info: https://t.co/xE832qmEy2