PICM Consultant I Expedition medic | High latitudes | ENFP | Global maternal & child health advocate
Joined June 2009
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@elboghdadly Top π£οΈ papers last 5 years #WCA2024
βοΈTHRIVE:Prolonged apnoeic oxygenation is feasible:ventilation is possible
βοΈUse a VL if you can even if experienced
βοΈBedside airway tests NOT sensitive
βοΈTrust SADs more
βοΈPay attention to those with obesity & infants/neonates
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Joanna Thirsk πΏπ¦π¬π§ππ retweeted
An opportunity has come up as part of planned service expansion for a congenital cardiac surgeon to come and join our amazing cardiac team here in Glasgow, UK - get in touch & find out more here: lnkd.in/eMvRhD7p
Itβs a rather brilliant part of the world.
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Second day going well at #SAFE Obstetrics course. Vamos! #COPASAESP2026 @wfsaorg @assoc_anaes @SAFE_courses @saesp
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First #SAFE Obstetrics course in Portuguese at #COPASAESP2026 π§π· @wfsaorg @Assoc_Anaes @SAFE_courses @saesp
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Joanna Thirsk πΏπ¦π¬π§ππ retweeted
Apr 16
Absolutely horrific night in Ukraine last night - 44 ballistic missiles and 659 drones fired from Russia. Deaths in Kyiv, Odessa and Dnipro. Not even bothering to hide the fact that it is residential areas under attack. Barely on the news outside Ukraine. And @JDVance says he is proud that USA has pulled its support so the aggressor can keep aggressing. Disgusting. But Europe has to do even more now
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Joanna Thirsk πΏπ¦π¬π§ππ retweeted
7 Nov 2025
Use, (all the time unless ati:fb indicated)
Teach VL
Learn VL
7 Nov 2025
@dasairway guidelines out
USE A VIDEOLARYNGOSCOPE
DEFAULT Videolaryngoscopy is now the recommended norm
Some folk will need to make changes.
We recently published a narrative review which discusses the challenges and myths around VL and gives guidance on default VL implementation from those who have done it
associationofanaesthetists-pβ¦
@BJAJournals @Anaes_Journal @Fionafionakel
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We have completed the first #SAFE Paeds course in Pakistan. A motivated group, astounding hospitality. The future is bright with these #SAFE providers and trainees! Pakistan Zindabad! π΅π° @wfsaorg @Assoc_Anaes @SAFE_courses @DrUtsavAcharya1 @WCUMS2 @SKMCH @katezealley22 @docaleena
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New #SAFE trainers in Pakistan. π΅π° 1st day of #SAFE Paeds done. Also wonderful to have two of our Nepali trainers with us π³π΅ Shukriya!! It has been a pleasure. @SAFE_courses @Assoc_Anaes @wfsaorg @DrUtsavAcharya1 @WCUMS2 @SKMCH
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Joanna Thirsk πΏπ¦π¬π§ππ retweeted
24 Sep 2025
Celebrating International ECMO Specialist week here @RHCGlasgow with lots of kindness, education, simulation and some cake!
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Joanna Thirsk πΏπ¦π¬π§ππ retweeted
19 Sep 2025
Delighted to be at @Assoc_Anaes #AC2025
with the vital message about Sustained Exhaled CO2.
Sustained Exhaled CO2 | The Royal College of Anaesthetists
This is supported by @RCoANews, the AoA and @dasairway @dasresidents @CollegeODP
Please retweet, and #verbaliseandconfirm
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Joanna Thirsk πΏπ¦π¬π§ππ retweeted
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Joanna Thirsk πΏπ¦π¬π§ππ retweeted
11 Mar 2025
Locum Consultant Post in Paediatric Intensive Care 22-bedded cardiac, ECMO, trauma centre. #glasgow #picu #ecmo
apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/Jβ¦
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3 days of #SAFE Paeds complete in Nepal! π³π΅ The future is bright with this group of #SAFE providers and trainers. ΰ€§ΰ€¨ΰ₯ΰ€―ΰ€΅ΰ€Ύΰ€¦ Dhanyabad! @SAFE_courses @Assoc_Anaes @wfsaorg @DrUtsavAcharya1 @WCUMS2 @bashu_parajuli @tu_information @SAN_Anesthesia
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Chicken bones 𦴠and communication π were the main themes on today's #SAFE paeds course in Nepal π³π΅A fun 2nd day with lots of role play and resus! @SAFE_courses @wfsaorg @Assoc_Anaes @DrUtsavAcharya1 @bashu_parajuli @WCUMS2 @tu_information @SAN_Anesthesia
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Namaste π 1st day of #SAFE Paediatric Anaesthesia course in Kathmandu, Nepal π³π΅ Lots of energy, enthusiasm and engagement. What a pleasure! ΰ€§ΰ€¨ΰ₯ΰ€―ΰ€΅ΰ€Ύΰ€¦ πΆ π©Ί
@SAFE_courses @wfsaorg @SAN_Anesthesia @Assoc_Anaes @DrUtsavAcharya1 @WCUMS2 @bashu_parajuli @tu_information
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Training of Trainers complete βοΈ( lots of prep) for #SAFE Paediatric Anaesthesia in Kathmandu, Nepal π³π΅ We kick off tomorrow for 3 days! Thanks to @wfsaorg @Assoc_Anaes @SAFE_courses @SAN_Anesthesia @tu_information @DrUtsavAcharya1 for making this happen. Welcome new trainers!
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Joanna Thirsk πΏπ¦π¬π§ππ retweeted
6 Dec 2024
We are expanding and looking to appoint a new #PedsICU consultant @UHSFT @SotonChildHosp
This is a rare opportunity and an exciting time. We are a great teamβ¦.!
Please let me know if any questions
jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvβ¦
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I'm fundraising for William Novick Global Cardiac Alliance. Check out my @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/page/joanna-tβ¦
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Joanna Thirsk πΏπ¦π¬π§ππ retweeted
1 Oct 2024
We are going to be advertising a #PedsICU consultant job @UHSFT @SotonChildHosp soonβ¦
Working in a mix of cardiac/ECMO, general and @SORT_Soton transport service.
Informal visits welcome in advance⦠DM me or @VanessaStanley7
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