Arrived to a cardiac arrest early during the shift to 3 @SuffolkPolice officers who had commenced CPR, had the defib on, an igel in & had begun ventilating. Although the outcome was not a positive one, their hard work did not go unnoticed- thank you!
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@roundaboutdave took a few moments from a busy A&E shift to let you knowโฆ
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A 45 y/o male is pre-alerted and brought to the ED following a witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest..
We have a new SAQ from @NishCherian & @EveryOneNoOne1 with plenty of additional FOAMed resources. Check it out here ๐bit.ly/3kE8Thm#ELS
A man is woken in the night by his dog barking and realises that his previously well 23 y/o girlfriend isnโt breathing. By the time of her arrival in the ED she's been in VF arrest for over an hour before ROSC.
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We are now a smoke-free site.
Staff, visitors and patients are not permitted to smoke, or vape, within our hospital ground.
Text QUIT to 88802 for support and advice.
We have made the decision to keep our current visiting restrictions in place for a little while longer. Read our update here bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.ukโฆ
The first time we can see dynamic view of how CPR may affect internal organs.
Chest compressions don't seem to compress the left ventricle. ?how does CPR work. New method described in Resuscitation: resuscitationjournal.com/artโฆ
Where should we put AED's? Professor Terry Brown from the Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Outcomes team answers this question and reveals some startling statistics...
Max Johnsonโs life was saved thanks to a new heart. He has since played a vital role in campaigning for a change in organ donation law. Today that law comes into effect. In this touching video the 12 year old pays an emotional tribute to the family who gave him the gift of life.
Please don't be alarmed if you have to bring your child into hospital.
We are well prepared to look after your childโs health during what we know is a difficult and scary time.
My son Luca and my daughter Bella have received this letter from our CEO @simonweldonkgh.
This is a real class act. I am proud to work for @KettGeneral.
Thank you Simon!
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Having conversations to understand and record a personโs wishes has never been more important than during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read our document clarifying what the ReSPECT Process can do to help facilitate conversation: bit.ly/2YFRz2H