William Barber

Paramedic | Interested in end of life and palliative care.

[James Yates @heli_med_james]

Speaking to student #Paramedic recently and was disappointed to hear they had received no training in breaking bad news and all arrest sims end in ROSC.

This sets unrealistic expectations and doesn’t equip our future Paramedics with the right skills.

[Resuscitation Council UK @ResusCouncilUK]

All of us at RCUK are sending our best wishes to Christian Eriksen. We are so thankful to the footballers, referee and medics who acted promptly to initiate the chain of survival this afternoon.

[Tony Breu @tony_breu]

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How does calcium "stabilize the cardiac membrane" in hyperkalemia?

I learned early in my intern year to use calcium in the setting of severe hyperkalemia.

I never really learned how it works. The answer requires some history. And uncovers a forgotten alternative treatment.

[Rob Fenwick @robfenwick]

2 year old male.

Systemically well. Currently teething. Slight rhinorrhoea. Isolated discolouration to 3 fingers.

Hit me with your differentials twitter........

(Image posted with permission of parent)

[Chelsea Lanos @cjlanos]

Yearly LVAD refresher!
1. LVAD pts= no pulse (always)
2.auscultate; hum=working. no hum=not working. possible VSA.
3. don’t defibrillate over LVAD
4. avoid CPR (dislodgement+bleeding=uh oh)
5. LVAD pts=Right❤️dependent=preload dependent

[William Barber @WillyB2706]

@adameighty6 Cheers bud! I'll have to book an observer shift with you soon!

[William Barber @WillyB2706]

Very pleased to share my dissertation abstract, highlighting the need for enhance end of life care decision making skills to be adopted by paramedics from the get go. Interested to know from paramedics students how much end of life care training they get #Paramedic #EoLC

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

🚨NEW @NHSEngland GUIDANCE🚨 'Pulse oximetry to detect early deterioration of patients with #COVID19 in primary and community care settings' This document sets out principles to support remote monitoring and applies to patients at home and in #carehomes https://t.co/sFFf4gEV1r

[William Barber @WillyB2706]

@em_louiseexx

[Medicalaidememoire @medicalaidememo]

It’s #competition time! After all it’s ☀️ So we have one of the excellent #rcat #badges up for grabs! The Cardiac Analysis Tool can be used for both ECG rhythm strip and 12 lead ECG analysis. For a chance to #win #RT and #tag a #friend or as many friends as you can! Closes 8/6/20

[Celia Kitzinger @KitzingerCelia]

Does your GP know what medical treatments you'd want to refuse in an emergency if you couldn't speak for yourself (e.g. after sudden brain injury would you want to be maintained in permanently unconscious state)? If not, here's what you can do: https://t.co/uZuY70WYHB @AGoodDeath

[Class Professional @classprofession]

The #Countdown begins! Another #PrimaryCare #GiveAway Follow us, RT, watch this space! 😀📚🎁

[Class Professional @classprofession]

ParaPass is available via the iOS App Store now and via Google Play soon! For more info on this great new CPD app, links to download, info on transitioning from JRCALC:CPD & Standby CPD, visit our blog https://t.co/c9yLKxIjvP or the ParaPass website https://t.co/yM3xGnOVgj 😀🚑

[TheResusRoom @TheResusRoom]

Transfer; Roadside to Resus

Podcast out now!

https://t.co/JllNsEB79d

https://t.co/ipr8fDYKCi

https://t.co/RNpmm817fz #FOAMed

[William Barber @WillyB2706]

Enjoying the sun and this amazing book by @classprofession @TaniaBlackmore7 Highly recommend to all paramedics, especially if you feel out of your depth and comfort when confronted with difficult decisions in end of life/palliative care.

[William Barber @WillyB2706]

@classprofession #primarycare #dermatology

[Class Professional @classprofession]

🔔PRIMARY CARE GIVE AWAY🔔To celebrate our new primary care range & to spread a little joy we're giving away 5 copies of Dermatology: A Quick Reference Guide! RT mentioning @classprofession & #primarycare #dermatology Winners will be drawn at random Fri 15th May. Good luck!👍😃

[Out of Hospital CPD 💙 @OOHCPD]

ICYMI first time around, our May 2020 #CPD poster is here.
We have included articles or podcasts from @TheResusRoom @PASTA_Trial @ParamedicsUK @AustParamedical @SJTREM & @geekymedics
Download a copy here - https://t.co/TFxMcJCitS

[William Barber @WillyB2706]

Go smash it!

[Rohan Gupta @rohan_gupta97]

First shift as a paramedic today 😬😬

[CPDme Portfolio Building Made Easy @cpdme]

FREE #CPD Live Webinar - The first in a series, on Thursday 23rd April at 8pm Dr. Chris Jefferies will be covering the topic of "Five Medical Emergencies Not To Miss" and will be an interactive case-based learning session. Book Now: https://t.co/HilRgjdnCU

#CPDMADESIMPLE

[Royal College of Emergency Medicine @RCollEM]

SAFETY FLASH: People with #diabetes (all types) and #COVID19

See this safety flash and more at https://t.co/TjHypagw6S

@emmaredfern5 @RCEMpresident