Jonathan Downham, an Advanced Critical Care Practitioner working in Birmingham, UK. Developing a web teaching and podcasting resource for others.
Alcester, England
Joined February 2012
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The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
Here it is. My manifesto for the 2026 Clacton By-Election. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join me, clean up Clacton and let's make 13th August Bin Day! #VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan
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Successful ICU e-diary implementation depends on more than the technology. This multicentre study highlights the importance of training, champions, leadership and ongoing support for sustained adoption.
doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70517
#CriticalCare #ICUDiary
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
Assessment of Fluid Overload and Hypervolemia (1/8)
Clinical assessment and signs for #FO are aspecific and unreliable:
-pitting edema
-ascites
-positive fluid balance
-orthopnea
-hepatojugular reflux
-...
Preparing for #smacc #ISICEM19 #IFAD2019 #WCACS2019
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
I don't think there's anything else that supports ICU relatives in the same way the @cc_sn1 drop-in does I would've been lost without their support when Grizz was in ICU
Please share to spread the word
@NeelamDhansey @ccpractitioner @JoJo11857 @EmilyW_RN @UHBCriticalCare
Our Family & Friends Drop-in is every Tuesday @ 8pm on zoom
If someone you love is or has been in ICU you're welcome to join us to chat about anything that's worrying you with people who truly understand
Email [email protected] for more details
#ICUFamilySupport #ICUSupport
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
Thread of the most surreal places on Earth🧵
1. The Door to Hell, Turkmenistan🇹🇲
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
Streeting’s big idea - a public consultation on the bleeding obvious. It’s wasting time. As @RoyLilley says, we already have a plan. Now we need a government that’s committed to doing it @99Organisation
conta.cc/4dQpzwx
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
Mark Wilson chairing a communities of practice discussion around what Critical Care Outreach is, how we measure their impact & what the future of the services are. Services impacting pt outcomes, working environment, recruitment & retention of Critical Care Nurses #BaccnConf2024
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
Looking forward to another brilliant BACCN conference in Aberdeen. Delighted to be here and in particular to seeing Irish representation from Beaumont and the RCSI. We're also laying the groundwork for our joint IACCN/BACCN conference in Belfast in 2026 #BACCNConf2024
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
A new episode is now live. A discussion with the fantastic @KellyCasey_OT we talk about delirium and the role of OT inside the ICU team. An insight to the @icurehab culture and way of doing things. @WesElyMD @DaytonKali @ccpractitioner @DrMeganHoseyPhD
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
It was such a relief to find @cc_sn1 Friends & Family Drop in when Grizz was 1st in ICU I love running the group now to help others through those desperate days when their loved ones life hangs in the balance Please help me spread the word by telling relative's where to find us
It's scary when someone you love is or has been in ICU There's lots of unknowns & worries that many don't understand It can feel very lonely but you don't have to face it alone join us for a chat at our Friends & Family Drop-in Tonight @ 8pm Email [email protected] for more details
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
To introduce the Intensive Care Academy, I offer you this Hollywood-quality trailer. Gaze upon our epic cuts and wonder!
(More info: xitter.cf/critconcepts/status/18…)
#medtwitter #FOAMcc #FOAMed #meded #pulmcc #pulmcrit #icu
IT'S TIME!
Folks, we are *so* excited to share the project @bryanboling and I have been working on for the past year: the Intensive Care Academy (icu101.com). A quick 🧵 to fill you in:
#medtwitter #FOAMed #FOAMcc #meded #icu #intensivecare #pa #np #pulmcrit #icu
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
🎉 We've Reached 3,000 Members after 1 year! 🎉
A BIG HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
We are thrilled to announce that our new FREE members portal, dedicated to fluid management and fluid stewardship guidelines, research, training and education, has hit a major milestone since it's launch in August 2023 – 3,000 members! 🌟
Founded in 2011 during the 1st International Fluid Academy Day (iFAD) in Belgium by Prof @manu_malbrain and Dr Niels Van Regenmortel (@icu_nivare), the International Fluid Academy (IFA) unites physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to improve critically ill patient survival through education, collaborative research, surveys, guidelines, and international exchanges.
Follow @Fluid_Academy for updates and check our portal for fluid management, stewardship and hemodynamic monitoring resources.
Stay tuned as we will launch our Basic Fluid Champion Course this September.
You can support our free open access policy with a donation from our bookshop (fluidacademy.mn.co/collectio…) or by signing-up for the #IFAD2023 Repository lectures (fluidacademy.mn.co/spaces/14…) or the Hemosim course (fluidacademy.mn.co/spaces/14…).
Thank you for your interest, support, commitment and contributions! 🚀
Join us today and be part of our vibrant community dedicated to excellence in fluid management education together with 3.000 colleagues from around the globe. 📚🌍
👉 fluidacademy.mn.co/share/5_C…
#FluidManagement #Education #CommunityGrowth #Milestone #ThankYou #FluidAcademy #FOAMed #FOAMcc #POCUS
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
Want to learn to interpret the chest X-ray like a pro?
This free series of modules walks you through a basic exam, and a range of pathologies such as collapse and cardiac pathology.
osler.app.link/y9ZDL9FTchb
#juniordoctors #medtwitter #FOAMed #juniordocs #CPDHome #CPDHomes
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
Here is the Tweetorial on AF meets the cardiologist/Intensivist. #FOAMed #FOAMcc #POCUS #MedEd #medtwitter
Hopefully, a helpful one for all of you seeing these sorts of arrhythmias👍
criticalcarenorthampton.com/…
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
Scenes at Edgbaston where India are playing Pakistan but people are watching the England game.
2 sets of rival supporters united by their love of England!
#PakvsInd #ENGSUI #comeonengland #england
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
Hello everyone!
Me and @TrishMcCready are at #SOA24 representing the @BACCNUK
Do come and see us at stall 28 to talk all about Critical Care Nursing, becoming a member and grants for conference! #BACCNConf2024
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
Do have a read of this at the @ICS_updates stand in exhibition hall #SOA24
Coffee table versions available to browse and QR codes to download 👇🏻
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
The true multi-d nature of @ICS_updates is exemplary. It’s what makes this meeting one of my favorites and we can learn a lot from the societies work #SOA24
The Critical Care Practitioner retweeted
Powerful data for frailty weak and delirium. The higher level of frailty = ⬆️ chance of delirium 🧠 and ⬇️ outcome. @CriticalCareOT @ICS_updates @TheACPRC @BDACriticalCare @CriticalCareSLT
