#hellomynameis Nick

Critical Care Nurse, ODP & busy parent. Interest in prehospital & end of life care. Biker & cyclist. Too sarcastic for my own good, (apparently!) Innit🎱

[British Journal of Anaesthesia @BJAJournals]

2025 DAS guidelines for the management of unanticipated difficult airway published today in the British Journal of Anaesthesia. #airway #difficultairway #intubation #anaesthesia #anesthesia

https://t.co/ieNnhhmbUw

[Carl Hindy, Ph.D. @DrCarlHindy]

IF I GET DEMENTIA…..
I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things.

1a. Every time you enter the room announce yourself. “Hi Dad - it’s Amanda.”
NEVER ask- Do you know who I am??? That causes anxiety.

• If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality.

• If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.

• If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.

• If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me.

• If I get dementia, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.

• If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded.

• If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am.

• If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends.

• If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.

• If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.

• If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.

• If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.

• If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.

• If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live. With a bus and activities!!

• If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.

• If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places.
Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.

• If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.

• If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place.

• If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.

• If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.

• If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.”

ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴀɴᴅ ᴘᴀsᴛᴇ in Honor of someone you know or knew who has dementia. In Honor of all those I know and love and lost who are fighting Dementia/Alzheimer’s.

[AbdAllah Othman @CardioBeat_]

Bundle Branch Block (LBBB & RBBB), detailing the conduction system, key causes, and ECG patterns.
https://t.co/TgunDsaBdM
👍 Like | 📤 Share | 👥 Tag a colleague | ⏳ Save for later.
#Cardiology #Lbbb #Rbbb #BundleBranchBlock #ECG #MedicalEducation

[Dr Nigel Salter @DrNigelSalter]

Many thanks to great faculty,coordinators, @Celine_2011 and candidates for joining us @svuh for our ACLS Experienced Provider course 2025!

[Manni Waraich @ManniWaraich]

There is still time to register for Neuromedical Critical Care Study Day on Tuesday 16 September 2025, 33 Queen Square, London — a hybrid event (in person/online). The programme involves the full multidisciplinary team sharing practical pearls, service innovations & research

[AbdAllah Othman @CardioBeat_]

https://t.co/GpSiduk4QN
De Winter T-Waves:
Don’t miss this STEMI equivalent! 🚨

Seen in ~2-3.4% of proximal LAD occlusions,
this ECG pattern (upsloping ST-depression + tall T-waves in V2-V6) demands immediate cath lab activation. 🩺
#ECG #Cardiology #STEMI #MedicalEducation

[Keith Siau @drkeithsiau]

PPIs are one the most commonly (and inappropriately) prescribed drug classes out there. Grateful to my colleagues for producing this state-of-the-art review paper on PPIs, covering indications, harms and a guide for deprescribing 🆕 💊⚠️

🔗: https://t.co/BrmdARqNbz

[Manual Of Medicine @ManualOMedicine]

ANSWER: Chest pain.
The most common presenting symptom of aortic dissection is sudden, severe chest pain, often described as tearing, ripping, or sharp, maximal at onset. May radiate to the back, neck, or abdomen.
https://t.co/9GDNWwiBBp

[Emergency Medicine Journal @EmergencyMedBMJ]

🗣️ August 2025 Emergency Medicine Journal is out now!🗣️

This months journal is out now.

Covering topics such as

👩‍🔬 Challenges in Research

🧪 Diagnostic testing in Emergency Medicine

🫀 Cardiac Arrest

And lots of others

📖 read it here: https://t.co/6g2zIpvHkw

@drsarahedwards @richardbody @RCollEM @RCEMpresident @RCEMevents @RCEM_VP

[RCSI Human Factors in Patient Safety @HumanFactorsPS]

Q&A with our Keynote Speaker, Professor Dara Byrne for our 5th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference on Friday, 26 September.

Prof. Dara Byrne, National Clinical Lead for Simulation HSE,  Professor of Simulation University of Galway is joining us for our 5th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference, and will provide insights on the topic of "taking care in person-centered simulation."

You don't want to miss this event, register today: https://t.co/dtGsBAFW1T

[Bill Kilvington 💙 FCODP, FRCA @BillKilvington]

Heads up #ODPs
https://t.co/9yCeAWGwxi

[Cormac Devlin TD @CormacDevlin]

📢 Huge turnout tonight at our public meeting on the DLR Connector proposals, standing room only!

Thank you to everyone who came along, shared their views, and engaged so thoughtfully with the issues. It’s clear there’s real concern about the current options being put forward.

If you couldn’t attend, there’s still time to have your say:

🗓️ Deadline: Monday, 15th July 2025
📩 Email your submission to: [email protected]
📌 Subject: “DLR Connector Scheme”
🌐 Or online at https://t.co/2A0jbrPwbV

Let’s make sure local voices are heard before this goes to An Bord Pleanála.

Thanks again to Cllr Michael Clark and Cllr Justin Moylan for organising the meeting and continuing to stand up for our communities. #DLRConnector #DunLaoghaire #HaveYourSay

[Ballsbridge @BallsbridgeLive]

Following on from the phenomenal success of this event last year Eanna is back again on Thursday 24th July @9pm sharp .

Places limited to 100 so book early to avoid disappointment.

Free event from Ballabridge Living #TidyTowns & @DubCityCouncil

#summerindublin

[All On The Board @allontheboard]

The legendary @IronMaiden are at @LondonStadium tonight. The poem by @allontheboard is at West Ham station.

#IronMaiden #RunForYourLivesWorldTour

[Faculty of Emergency Nursing @FacEmergNurse]

https://t.co/ctoO6yrEao

[Steve Bray 💙 💚 🌈 @SteveBray999]

Mourners have paid tribute to the man dubbed the "father of the paramedic profession" at his funeral in Hove. Prof Douglas Chamberlain, 94, is credited with professionalising paramedics when he trained the first 6 "ambulance men" in Brighton in March 1971 https://t.co/46KHfY3NUC

[Cathy Gibbons @MedgibbonsCathy]

Really looking forward to singing with @newdublinvoices in the concert hall! A gorgeous repertoire and the perfect start to a weekend of choral music!

[All On The Board @allontheboard]

There will be times in life that people let you down, but try not to let yourself down. Just keep being you and be proud of what you do.

[Faculty of Emergency Nursing @FacEmergNurse]

Evidence clearly shows that the better educated nursing staff are, the fewer avoidable mistakes they make. New standards have been proposed to enhance nurses' expertise, improve patient outcomes, and reduce clinical risk. #enet #EM #emergencynurse #cpd https://t.co/BQvTVj3iHc

[Steve Perkins @Perky_43]

Some decent fighter jet activity over parts of the UK this week for those interested.

RAF and French Fighter Jets to Conduct Night-Time Training Across the UK – Residents Urged Not to Be Alarmed

The Royal Air Force (RAF), in partnership with the French Air Force, will be carrying out night-time military training flights across various regions of the United Kingdom throughout the first week of June. This includes fast jet flyovers, low-level manoeuvres, and high-speed aerial exercises, many of which will take place during late evening hours and potentially into the early morning.

What to Expect

• Loud jet engine noise, especially in quieter rural and suburban areas.

• Low-flying aircraft passing over residential zones.

• Multiple jets circling or flying in formation.

• Activity between 8:00 PM and 2:00 AM, from Monday 2 June to Friday 6 June.

The aircraft involved include RAF Typhoons, French Rafale jets, and potentially F-35 Lightning IIs, all of which are used in front-line defence operations.

These exercises are designed to simulate real-life response scenarios involving cross-border threats, rapid deployment, and joint defence actions under the cover of darkness.

Key Areas That May Be Affected

While the exact routes are classified for security reasons, the RAF has confirmed that flyovers may occur across many parts of England, Wales, and Scotland. The following areas are among those expected to experience some level of jet activity:

• Leicester

• Cambridge

• Peterborough

• Birmingham

• Coventry

• Oxford

• Northamptonshire

• Milton Keynes

• Luton

• Swindon

Public Safety and Reassurance

The Ministry of Defence has made it clear that these exercises are not linked to any specific threat, and there is no risk to public safety.

“This exercise is part of our regular training programme and ongoing defence cooperation with France,” an RAF spokesperson said. “We understand the noise may be disruptive, especially during nighttime hours, and we sincerely thank the public for their patience and support.”

This week’s joint RAF French Air Force operation is a key part of keeping the UK and its allies prepared, protected, and capable of responding quickly to any threat. While the skies may be louder and busier at night, there is no need to worry it’s all part of a carefully coordinated defence strategy.