And rounding off the day, Lisa Relton from the Wessex Maternal Medicine Network presenting on the care for the pregnant or newly delivered
patient in the ICU setting.
Thank you to all the delegates who attended today!!
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Sarah Tuck and Kate Howe presenting on their QI project on safety huddles
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The brilliant Peter Brennan OBE presenting on Human Factors - such an important topic.
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Was wonderful to have a former ICU patient and a relative of a patient share their experiences with us. Amazing session for many ICU staff who don't get an opportunity to see patients and relatives once they leave ICU.
Thank you Karen and Patti!!
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Rachel and @zoevanwilligen.bsky.social presenting on the wonderful work they have done with ICUSteps active!
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Really grateful to have @david-mcwilliams.bsky.social present the findings and recommendations from the NCEPOD review of rehab after critical illness today, and what we can do to support this.
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Two critical care pharmacy legends debating!
@markborthwick.bsky.social @cathymac40.bsky.social
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Amazing turnout for our Network conference today!
Our wonderful analyst Roxy, is kicking off the day, presenting the findings from our nurse retention survey #tvwacc25
Netowrk Conference Programme
Last few tickets remaining for our network conference, with some wonderful speakers lined up!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thames-val...
@markborthwick.bsky.social
@cathymac40.bsky.social
@zoevanwilligen.bsky.social
@david-mcwilliams.bsky.social
Plus more!!
Today’s the day!! The @NCEPOD report ‘Recovery beyond survival’ is out. Hopefully the findings of this report and its recommendations can be a real catalyst for change to improve outcomes for survivors of critical illness. #ICURehab ncepod.org.uk/2025icur/Ful...
Our latest adult critical care network newsletter 👇🏾, including updates from the ICUs at @uhdnhs.bsky.social, @ouhospitals.bsky.social, @uhsft.bsky.social, @buckshealthcare.bsky.social, plus more!
@ics-updates.bsky.social
@healthinnovox.bsky.social
@hiwessex.bsky.social
The Society and the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM) are updating the Guidelines for the Provision of Intensive Care Services (GPICS).
The consultation period for Version 3 is now open and we would value your feedback on the proposed changes.
Read more and take part below👇
bit.ly/GPICSv3
Happy #InternationalNursesDay to all the brilliant Nurses out there - particularly those working in Critical Care 😉
A huge thank you for all that you do, for your patients and their families!
#IND2025 #NursesDay
🐶 Meet Molly, our incredible Pet Therapy dog who is spreading joy and comfort to both patients and staff in our Intensive Care Unit!
Hear from Isobel, who talks about Molly's journey and how they are making a difference to patients and staff here at the Trust.
As we reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic, we honour those lost and recognise the intensive care community’s contribution.
We must enhance the healthcare system’s response for future pandemics.
Read our recommendations at bit.ly/icsfuturepandemics
#DayOfReflection #IntensiveCare #Covid19
If not seen, out critical care network produces a quarterly newsletter - well worth a read! 👇🏾
Delirium in critically ill patients is a serious but often underdiagnosed condition.
Our new guidelines offer expert recommendations for early detection, prevention, and management in the ICU.
Let's improve outcomes together!
Read below now👇
bit.ly/deliriumicsguidance
Calling all Advanced Critical Care Outreach Practitioners within Thames Valley & Wessex and North West London Critical Care Networks to please complete this survey. Tell us about you #advancedpractice #learningtogether
Come and work with us!
We're looking for a band 6 nurse or physiotherapist with critical care experience to join our dynamic multi-professional research team as a Research Assistant on the PROSPECT study (Prognosis Prediction after Enhanced or Critical Care).
www.ouh.nhs.uk/working-for-...
We appear to be past the peak of #Flu in UK 🙌
OUH Critical Care Band 6 Career Tours
Are you looking to progress your career in critical care?
We're hosting a dedicated day for you to visit our units on Wednesday 29 January 2025 12 noon - 4.00pm.
Care to join us?
More info and registration via:
www.ouh.nhs.uk/working-for-...
#Flu
UKHSA report 3rd Jan
www.gov.uk/government/s...
#Flu
Increasing hospital and ICU admission rate
Dominant strain H1N1: In severe immunosuppression*, it’s Zanamivir rather than the usual Oseltamivir first line
*severe immunosuppression is defined in UKHSA guidance
www.gov.uk/government/p...
#Flu
▪️Hospital admissions low but rising
▪️Crit care admissions low
▪️When subtyped, almost all are found to be A(H1N1)
▪️H1N1 has higher risk of antiviral resistance
▪️No resistance seen so far
▪️Historically, H1N1 hits NHS system less hard, but unfortunately hits the ICU system hard
Collage of pictures from latest critical care network newsletter
Our latest TV&W Adult Critical Care Network Newsletter is out!
For all the latest news and updates both internal and external to our network...
Read it here: mailchi.mp/a07b8327504d...
Subscribe here: eepurl.com/duPeBb
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