Andy Rhodes

[Tris Osborne MP @TrisOsborneMP]

Very pleased to meet the outstanding @airambulancekss in Parliament today based in Rochester Airport.

Thank you for your service to our community. 🚁

[Oliver Button @OBDroning]

KSS Air ambulance first landing on the RSCH helipad #Brighton 🚁@airambulancekss @SussexIncidents @brightonargus

[JAMA Network @JAMANetwork]

📚 Development and Validation of the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA)-2 Score:

Presented today in the #LIVES2025 Hot Topics session.

🔗 Free to read online from @JAMA_current: https://t.co/6pT1VFpf4T

[JAMA @JAMA_current]

From @JAMANetworkOpen: The SOFA-2 score updates the 1996 Sequential Organ Failure Assessment, reflecting current definitions, variables, and thresholds to grade organ dysfunction in critically ill adults receiving intensive care.

#LIVES2025 @ESICM

https://t.co/q06QbZucoM

[JAMA Network @JAMANetwork]

📚 Rationale and Methodological Approach Underlying the Development of the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA)–2 Score: A Consensus Statement:

📣 Presented today in the #LIVES2025 Hot Topics session.

➡️ Free to read online from @JAMANetworkOpen: https://t.co/iIoIP0yegj

[JAMA @JAMA_current]

SOFA-2, validated in >3 million ICU patients, incorporates contemporary organ support and treatments, showing strong predictive validity for ICU mortality in diverse international settings.

#LIVES2025 @ESICM

https://t.co/zafbT6HrVK

[Critical Care Reviews @CritCareReviews]

#LIVES2025 Hot Topics Session

1. SOFA-2: updated organ dysfunction score

➡️ 3.34M ICU patients in 9 countries
➡️ 6 systems retained with modern supports incl ECMO
➡️ AUROC ~0.79–0.81 for ICU mortality, slightly better than SOFA-1

CCR Journal Watch
https://t.co/Sp06oA6IDG

[Air Ambulances UK @AirAmbulancesUK]

🚁 We’re hiring: CEO 🚁

Air Ambulances UK is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead our national charity, championing and supporting air ambulance charities across the UK.

Closing date: Friday 17th October 2025

More Information : https://t.co/39odGrmIJB

[Dr Nik Johnson @NikJohnsonCA]

Final meeting of my London trip

#HealthDevolutionCommission

Absolutely committed to see a meaningful shift in how we plan for improving healthcare across the board

#neighbourhoodHealthServices

[Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex @airambulancekss]

We’re excited to welcome three new members to our Board of Trustees: Dr Katherine Henderson MBE, Paul Reynolds and Richard Garry. All three bring a diverse wealth of experience and expertise to Team KSS

Read more here: https://t.co/ww7wUq5jJA

[David Welch @DavidWelchCEO]

Please share with keen golfers, particularly those in #Kent #Surrey and #Sussex who might enjoy some great #golf on a great course, for @airambulancekss. @Dalehillhotel designed by @IWoosnam. https://t.co/w19aBnd7RQ

[David Welch @DavidWelchCEO]

I'm delighted that @BBCRadio4 listeners will get another chance to hear this very special programme with @Kevin_Fong of @airambulancekss . An amazing piece of radio that takes listeners to the heart of our work. https://t.co/rOJ0PLTtuh

[Andy Rhodes @andrhodes]

I am inspired to see the great leadership we have in the UEC domain at @sashnhs with @geriatricsdoc & Natalie King and at @SurreyHeartland with @radcliffe_lisk. Despite all the winter pressures, our patients will be kept safe!

[Andy Rhodes @andrhodes]

It was an honour to attend and speak at Arundel Cathedral with @GreenhalghRob on yesterday, at our 2nd @airambulancekss Christmas Carol Concert of 2024. Thank you to the whole KSS team and our supporters. 3300 missions in the last year that we could not have done without you!

[Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex @airambulancekss]

Wow! Our first Carol Concert was magical✨

And we can't wait to do it all again in Arundel, Guildford, and Lancing!

There's still time for you to join us at a Carol Concert this Christmas! Get your tickets now at https://t.co/cLz8wSbUlR

[Professor Chris Whitty @CMO_England]

Influenza is now rising rapidly. Antiviral 'flu medicines can now be used in primary care.

If you are eligible please get vaccinated.

For healthcare workers, being vaccinated helps protect you, your patients and colleagues.

https://t.co/eo5MFz6Hvs

[Andy Rhodes @andrhodes]

Really interesting discussion @HSJnews digital tech event on how automation and AI can improve staff satisfaction and productivity. Much to take back to @SurreyHeartland @Dr_Hatz @HealthInnov_KSS

[Andy Rhodes @andrhodes]

the percentage of people who died within 30 days of diagnosis of a CCU-BSI (30-day all-cause mortality) in adult units increased from 25.6% at the start of surveillance to 33.3% during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic; it has since decreased to 27.1%

[Andy Rhodes @andrhodes]

https://t.co/SfdUxZzJJR

Pleased that we have now released our first ever annual epidemiological commentary on infections in critical care, from the ICCQIP Surveillance Programme.

[Andy Rhodes @andrhodes]

the use of central vascular catheters (CVCs) ranged around 60% in adult units; it was slightly lower in paediatric units (around 55%) and much lower in neonatal units (around 22%)