Despina

Paediatric Intensivist

[South African Paediatric Association @paed_sa]

SAPA is excited to support this publication about new changes leading to the prevention of RSV disease in the paediatric population. Keep up to date with the latest trends. #Strivingforthrivingkids
Click here to read the publication: https://t.co/0QcTb9edQQ

[South African Paediatric Association @paed_sa]

A peak into what our Congress was about, and a thank you to all those who attended and contributed in their own special way.

[Susan Murphy @susan_icu]

Such a successful first day of our Paediatric BASIC (Basic Assessment and Support in ICU) course in Johannesburg today @paedsbasicjhb @AsmaSalloo @DKloeck @docdespina #PedsICU

[Shabir Madhi @ShabirMadh]

South Africa on cusp of resurgence, after the high infection rate with Omicron- albeit massive decoupling of infections and severe disease materialising. Current resurgence likely due to sub-lineage of Omicron- BA4. What can we expect, now that >80% population have some immunity

[Shabir Madhi @ShabirMadh]

would be wise to use these and provide all single dose JJ adult recipients a JJ or Pfizer boost, and those > 65 or immunosuppressive conditions an additional Pfizer dose if received 2 doses >5 months ago . Let those who willing to be vaccinated benefit. https://t.co/TGMnA5izfv

[South African Paediatric Association @paed_sa]

Join us for our upcoming November webinar on the 24th of November at 17h00. Our webinars are CPD accredited should you be a SAPA member. You can register in advance on this link: https://t.co/q9goi0YVa6 and become a SAPA member here: https://t.co/LFEWVqs2Hg

[Ayse Akcan Arikan, MD, FAAP, FASN @AkcanArikan]

Please vaccinate your children.
Vaccinations are the greatest victory of modern medicine.
Many diseases that we saw so much suffering from have largely disappeared even in this pediatrician’s lifetime.
We do not want to go back.
@AmerAcadPeds
@yoncabulutmd @SapnaKmd

[South African Paediatric Association @paed_sa]

Does SAPA support COVID vaccination in 12-17 year olds? Yes, but with several caveats. Read our full statement to learn SAPA's position on this very important subject that parents and other stakeholders are facing. https://t.co/0QR8Wh4LEn

[Open PICU @OpenPicu]

#PedsICU #pedsTwitter #NephTwitter

[South African Paediatric Association @paed_sa]

Please join us for our webinar series tomorrow, the 25th of August at 17h00. We will be discussing COVID-19 in children with Prof Cheryl Cohen, Dr Despina Demopoulos & Dr Kate Webb. Please register for this webinar on the following link:https://t.co/3rLr1WjgDC

[Marc Mendelson @SouthAfricanASP]

Thanks for opportunity to debunk many of these myths & misinterpretations relating to #COVID19 #vaccination & treatment with @TomScriba #vaccineworks #GetVaccinatedNow https://t.co/x5SvvE59Ry @GroundUp_News @dailymaverick @PresidencyZA @UCTHealthSci @WesternCapeGov @alanwinde

[Child Nurse Africa @HCCNDU]

So proud to see the wonderfully pioneering
@jbjanebooth presenting on tracheostomy care

#SAPA2021 #Breatheasy #SouthAfrica @RCWMCH

[PECC Africa @PECCAfrica]

Hashtag of the week: #SAPA2021

[Despina @docdespina]

U/S guided central line insertion #SAPA2021 #SAPA

[Brenda Morrow @brendam1611]

H is for Humanism...important reminder about holistic care needs for PICU liberation from the Queensland #PedsICU team, live #AHPWFPICCS webinar @WFPICCS

[South African Paediatric Association @paed_sa]

Just 3 weeks to go for our Striving For Thriving Kids Congress!
For further information, please contact:
Claries Roelofsz
[email protected]
https://t.co/v9aMGLGlx4
011 954 5753

[South African Paediatric Association @paed_sa]

Madhi: COVID19 is an airborne disease. The most effective non-pharmaceutical interventions are good ventilation and mask wearing. Banning outside contact sports doesn't make sense #Covid19SA

[South African Paediatric Association @paed_sa]

SAPA webinar now live https://t.co/9QTDtKsAXh: Profs Shabir Madhi and Zar in agreement that schools, both primary and secondary, should remain open despite SA's 3rd wave. #Covid19SA #strivingforthrivingkids

[Shabir Madhi @ShabirMadh]

WHO recommendation on AZ vaccine, to use even where problematic variants circulating- premised on being likely to protect against severe disease. Especially important in context of limited options of Covid vaccine availability in the near future. https://t.co/Zu19tnYhNN

[South African Paediatric Association @paed_sa]

Please join us for this upcoming paediatric pain symposium, hosted by the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town. This is a virtual symposium that is free for attendees. Registration is required.