Simulation Tech Drew

This account is used for personal and sim tech related topics. all opinions are my own.

[Simulation Tech Drew @simtechdrew]

Todays in-situ simulation i was supporting our Chemotherapy Day Unit, John was receiving his first cycle of Obinutuzumab when he started to develop an allergic reaction. Well done to the teams Fast response and management. @QEMedEducation @Gateshead_NHS

[Simulation Tech Drew @simtechdrew]

Today was a double in-situ sim in Theatres as part of the safe care afternoon, simjunjor was a Laryngospasmvin recovery and SimMan multiple anaesthetic scenarios, thank you to all involved in today @QEMedEducation @NEsimulation #Simtech

[Simulation Tech Drew @simtechdrew]

Yesterday afternoon in-situ simulations in critical care using SimMom, the first was a patient admitted due asthma breathing difficulties resulting in a cardiac arrest and an emergency c-section.
The second was Post partum haemorrhage. @QEMedEducation #simtech

[Simulation Tech Drew @simtechdrew]

Yesterday mornings A+E in-situ simulation was a 4 year old presenting with a non-blanching petechial rash, with a fever and lethargic. Thank you to all involved @QEMedEducation #simtech

[Simulation Tech Drew @simtechdrew]

Tuesdays critical care In-situ simulation was a 67 year old male with Fast Atrial Fibrillation, requiring cardio version. Well done to the team. @QEMedEducation
@NEsimulation #simtech

[Resuscitation Council UK @ResusCouncilUK]

As a first responder, it's important to look after yourself so you can continue to look after others.

Our Responder Wellbeing resource offers tools to support mental health in these critical moments: https://t.co/eoQIMV20kC

[NHS Organ Donation 💗🫀🫁 @NHSOrganDonor]

#OrganDonationWeek is a week to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and highlight the need for more donors.

Confirming your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register takes 2 minutes, and you could save up to 9 lives.

#OrganDonation #ODW25

[Simulation Tech Drew @simtechdrew]

Back to uni, even if its just for a day . For the SimTech day in the uni Bios building @QEMedEducation @NEsimulation

[Simulation Tech Drew @simtechdrew]

Todays A+E in-situ sim was a 4 year old suffering febrile convulsions. The team worked swiftly to prescibe lorazepam. Support was provided by anaesthetics to maintain the patients airway with a plan to CT scan and transfer the patient. Well done all. @QEMedEducation #simtech

[Resuscitation Council UK @ResusCouncilUK]

Let’s talk about rescue breaths on babies and children.

Are they necessary?
What do the official guidelines say?

Learn more about baby and child CPR with our free book, Aaron’s Heart: https://t.co/YmMA1CvFUB

[Simulation Tech Drew @simtechdrew]

Todays critical care in-situ sim, the pt history of community acquired pneumonia, the patient suffers a tension pneumothorax which requires needle decompression and chest drain. Well done to all involved. @QEMedEducation @qegateshead @NEsimulation

[Resuscitation Council UK @ResusCouncilUK]

Between the age of 14-35? You’re eligible for subsidised cardiac screening from CRY.

Screenings help to identify those at risk and prevent young sudden cardiac death.

Register your interest in hearing about screenings near you 👇

[Simulation Tech Drew @simtechdrew]

Todays insitu Sim was delivered in radiology. 73 year old patient in for a bilateral iliac arterial angioplasty. The team were able to identify when the blood pressure started dropping. Well done to all that were involved. @QEMedEducation @NEsimulation #simtech

[Simulation Tech Drew @simtechdrew]

Packing up, ready to make way for our new additional Sim Room. The extra teaching space will help support our busy educational programmes @QEMedEducation

[Simulation Tech Drew @simtechdrew]

Todays in-situ sim was in Critical Care, the patient was a 69 Yr old, admitted with hypotension. Flucloxacilin prescribed to treat cellulitis, suffers allergic reaction resulting in anaphylaxis. Well done to the Critical care team involved. @QEMedEducation #simtech

[SimMK @SimMKUH]

Fire evacuation - ICU patients. Learning what works, what doesnt, what are the potential latent threats? A great afternoon of learning.

[Simulation Tech Drew @simtechdrew]

Todays a+e in-situ sim was a 8 year old trauma, child on bicycle hit by car, injuries to head injury, left side rib fracture and left femur fracture. Child was fetch to our a+e due to divert, the team had stabilise the patient ready for appropriate transfer. @QEMedEducation

[Simulation Tech Drew @simtechdrew]

Todays A+E in-situ simulation was a child presenting with lethargy, multiple bruises on different stages of healing. Parent reports the child had a "fall" 2 days ago. Evidence of multiple rib fractures. Well done to the team involved. @QEMedEducation @Gateshead_NHS @NEsimulation

[Simulation Tech Drew @simtechdrew]

On Friday we delivered simulations for our Critical Care Nursing team, scenarios included, management of a blocked tracheostomy, migrated ET tube, epidural block, post op emergency and an community acquired pneumonia. Well done team. @QEMedEducation @Gateshead_NHS @NEsimulation

[Simulation Tech Drew @simtechdrew]

Todays A+E insitu sim was a 35 year old male Thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura, with petaechial purpuric rash to lower legs. The patient appeared confused and showing signs of deterioration. Well done to the team involved. @QEMedEducation @Gateshead_NHS @NEsimulation #simtech