Huge, HUGE thanks to all of the cleaning staff across the NHS.
They have been genuine lifesavers over the past few months, for both patients and staff.
Please spare a RT for all of them.
Brain ultrasound is not just for neuro intensivists. In a DGH you can use it to answer these questions:
Is there evidence of raised ICP?
Is there midline shift?
Is there evidence of vasospasm?
Is there evidence of impending brainstem death?
Expand your🧠
The first units of convalescent plasma donated by recovered #Covid19 patients have been supplied to hospitals, and the first transfusions have taken place. https://t.co/r0ni7SU9lL
We plan to start trials of convalescent plasma very soon. If you have recovered from COVID-19 and are able to donate blood you can help
https://t.co/xeOCwkuPt8
Mark has been visiting Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Department of Critical Care with his #PATDog Gismo since October last year.
The patients and their families love spending time with them, as do all the staff! #PetsAsTherapy#PAT#TherapyDog@gloshospitals
Did you know that at the start of a 999 call our Call Handlers will always ask:
Is the patient breathing?
Is the patient awake?
Tell me exactly what’s happened?
This is to make sure we can get the right help arranged immediately
#InternationalControlRoomWeek#Ambulance#nhs
Dear ICU colleagues, don't underestimate the power of:
*removing unnecessary monitoring
*letting patient wear their own clothes
*asking if they want to go out for fresh air for a few minutes
*jelly & ice cream
*really good mouth care and hairbrush
#empowertorecover#ICURehab