Paediatrician and Sailor. Mummy to a chaotic / fun household
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Rowena Staples retweeted
“Our study also suggests that the removal of the 4-hour standard does not impact all patients equally”
Children and Young people are likely to be disproportionately affected by changes in standards and important this is considered in any national change in U&EC metrics – at East Midlands, England
#OnlineFirst
"Lifting the 4-hour access standard reporting was associated with a drop in short-stay admissions to the hospital. However, it was also associated with an increase in the average length of stay in the ED"
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@RCEMpresident @RCollEM
Rowena Staples retweeted
Invasive group A step still at higher upper levels of normal.
Going to be interesting to see what this winter brings.
Think will need a clear action plan for rising cases in October/November which balances caution without inducing unnecessary concern.
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Rowena Staples retweeted
So proud to say that an 8 week trial of feeding the parent that stays overnight has started in the following hospitals....Alder Hey, Birmingham, Bristol, GOSH, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield and Southampton. All under Sophie's Legacy initiative.
Rowena Staples retweeted
Some pictures courtesy of @DFTBSkinDeep (and also worth following @BrwnSkinMatters)
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Lots of people fedback on my previous video and everyone wanted additional information but also all said they wanted it shorter. I had to compromise!
Rowena Staples retweeted
Please see our paper on NGT feeding under restraint, practical guidance for children's nurses. And it's open access so please share!
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Rowena Staples retweeted
The most challenging week I've experienced since being a consultant.
Thank you to those who looked out for me & bigger thanks to those who are constantly looking out for each other.
#NHS being held together by those who implicitly support each other.
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Rowena Staples retweeted
Glycolic acid will be measured as lactate by most point of care machines.
Rising lactate in an intoxicated child with no obvious cause?
Think Ethylene glycol poisoning
#PEMadventures
#RCEMasc
Rowena Staples retweeted
Effective debriefing is a game changer.
But most of us are terrible at it.
Here are 9 steps to take your debrief to the next level:
Rowena Staples retweeted
Child not brought to clinic? It costs a family £31 on average to attend a hospital appointment. Maybe your patient's carers chose to feed their household that week. Why aren't we doing more to facilitate attendance, asks @Simonkenny14?
#RCPCH22
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Absolutely nothing to see here.
It's the end of Spring (week 20 is May 11-17th)
It's all ok.
Bronchiolitis in the summer for two years running is absolutely fine...
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Rowena Staples retweeted
Important update to the @UKHSA assessment on unusual cases of severe hepatitis in young children
Now looks highly likely to be caused by Adenovirus which has been isolated in >75% of cases
Fortunately remains rare, investigations ongoing
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Rowena Staples retweeted
This little 7 year old is the toughest boy I know. On Monday he will become an organ donor save the lives of at least 8 people. My nephew Sam is a hero and will be remembered and loved for ever ❤️
Rowena Staples retweeted
Clair died today. We are thankful for her life, which she lived well, and for all the happiness we have enjoyed together.
Thank you for being part of Clair’s Dying Well Journey. This final blog post is her Goodbye.
dyingwell.uk/blogs/goodbye
Rowena Staples retweeted
We have failed to protect kids by not investing in cleaner air in schools - progress is glacial.
We have failed to protect kids by removing mask requirements.
We have failed to protect kids by not even allowing the option of 5-11 yr vaccine for most kids. 4/5
Rowena Staples retweeted
What does "I don't do palliative care" mean?
1. I don't do communication?
2. I don't want to coordinate care?
3. I don't do person-centered care?
4. I don't care for anyone with progressive life-limiting illness?
How is it acceptable for doctors to claim this?
#Medtwitter #MedEd
Rowena Staples retweeted
The Health & Care Bill is back in the Commons tmrw.
It divides the NHS into 42 areas led by Integrated Care Boards which - incredibly - private companies will be allowed to sit on.
I believe private companies should *never* get a say in how the NHS is run.
Pls RT if you do too
