Katie Graves

ICU nursling/part-time ambo. Interests in resource-poor/remote/austere environments, critical care and prehospital/retrieval.

[Paul Young @DogICUma]

Here is a press release on NZ's current ICU bed capacity from @anzics. The numbers reflect the reality on the ground (we have just over 170 staffed adult ICU beds). These are numbers NZ experts in intensive care medicine agree on @AndrewLittleMP
https://t.co/kN22KE97AP

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

@nursekelsey I hope to be like this one day! Newbie ICU nurse and my handover is aways punctuated by apologies for things I haven't had time to do or forgotten if a patient is busy 😂

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

@Charl_Underwood We can't wait to have you!

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

@heli_med_james @TheResusRoom @ERC_resus Less of a question but tips/pearls of wisdom on making do with what equipment you do have prehospital? For example one of my colleagues cut the toe off a (clean) sock and warmed to use as a hat for a preemie - any similar gems or tips for making non-specialised equipment work?

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

@sarah_aslannnn It IS Monday again here! 😂🇳🇿

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

Any recommendations for resources on communication with critically ill patients and their families for a newbie ICU nurse? I guess a skill that is learnt with time but something to start from would be helpful! #NurseTwitter #icunurse

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

@TheResusRoom @Aimeeyarrington @laing_simon @robfenwick @heli_med_james @SJTREM @CritAppraisalLD Actually excited for the drive to work tomorrow now! Looking forward to another great podcast 🙂

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

@dr_wendym_RN I could maybe have a go at 2... 1, 4, 5 and 6 however...🤷‍♀️!

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

@dr_wendym_RN CDHB - ICU :) looks like we’re all set for tomorrow though!

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

All dressed up and nowhere to go! Hard not to be disappointed that 1st day of first job as an RN (induction) postponed due to #COVID19nz. Lunchbox already packed! However Dog is thrilled that both mum and dad home for the day.
#StayHomeSaveLives #WashYourHands #wecandothisNZ

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

@paramedickiwi At least we weren't asleep this time!!

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

Great infographic showing the impact of COVID-19 on ICU resources in the UK. Thoughts are with all the ICU staff in places less fortunate than NZ who are stretched beyond breaking point and still giving patients their all #nursetwitter #COVID19 #icu #MedTwitter

[Intensive Care Society 💙 @ICS_updates]

#COVID-19 has required creating 2251 new ICU beds across the UK.

But the number of trained ICU staff hasn't risen to match.

Read our Recovery & Restitution statement about getting back to normal in a way that protects both patients & staff ▶️ https://t.co/3Dnl3ROcft

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

@WildernessEMC I believe there is a feasibility trial running in some remote-er areas of NZ where EMT are carrying IM fentanyl (and naloxone). I guess would need to consider requirements for managing/storing controlled drugs as part of equation?

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

@Charl_Underwood @PRatt48462721 any tips?

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

@Charl_Underwood Nurse, but still done my fair share! Whip through the ones you know first and mark the ones to come back to, rather than getting stuck on one you don't know and running out of time. Read and re read the question, what is being asked? If you don't know an answer, put something!

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

Perfect solution when it's 35+ degrees - give up on productivity and hit the pub mid-afternoon for donuts and beers at @moonunderwaternz ! Couldn't resist this combination from @breeglamourcake and @garageproject, turned out to be a match made in heaven! #its5oclocksomewhere

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

When life gives you lemons you make marmalade.... And lemon curd and cordial and freeze some! Whilst I'm looking forward to my new job, I'm loving having a break from work and study for a while 😊🍋

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

Achieved two degrees this year but just as proud of this certificate that I was awarded at VoicesCo end of year show last night. Challenged myself this year by doing something new and outside of my comfort zone and it paid off, finding a new community and hobby I love 😁

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

@AaronTuNZ @StJohnNZ Which spoke has raspberries!?

[Katie Graves @Graveskat2]

Welcome to our family Leo ❤️ already nailed supervising us all in the garden!