Explain hallucinations, connect with people and their families , reassure and use a systematic approach to find triggers #delirium #4AT #timebundle

There are many causes of distress in people with #delirium .

➧ Distress can lead to agitation.

➧ Agitation can lead to often inappropriate drug Rx.

Always ask: ⚡ WHY is this person distressed / agitated? ⚡

Exciting news on the new project I’m leading in Lanarkshire. Wonderful team, and a terrific opportunity to make a difference.

Hopefully get a chance to catch up University Hospital Monklands Michael Roy great opportunity Michael

We're almost there, my hall is full of boxes, 2 more sleeps - can't wait to see everyone at healthservice360.co.uk/emergency-care… on Thursday. Big thanks to Colourpoint for badges and Total Merchandise for bags

NEW PAPER
“Conclusions: RN staffing & seniority levels were associated with patient mortality. The lack of association for HCSWs & agency nurses indicates they are not effective substitutes for RNs who regularly work on the ward” ⁦Ben Zaranko⁩ et al qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/early/…

Pop down to the main reception area to add your contribution to our playlist University Hospital Monklands

📣Published

Blood transfusion in hip fracture🩸
Nationwide study of 23,000 patients🦴

💬Tx associated with adverse outcomes; likely due to perioperative anaemia itself. Tx doesn’t wholly reverse this. Key = ⬇️ periop blood loss

Well done Luke Farrow & SHFA team
#orthotwitter

Delighted to launch our new #Dementia Change Package to support community dementia services to improve the quality of post-diagnostic support and integrated care co-ordination for people living with dementia and carers in Scotland. Find out more ➡️ ihub.scot/news/new-demen…

To mark the end of #DysautonomiaAwarenessMonth & #PoTS AwarenessDay please continue to share our ‘10 facts about #PoTS ’

🌟Thank you again to everyone who joined us this month to raise awareness🌟

#MedTwitter #TeamGP #MedEd #MECFS #LongCovid Mara Wilson 𝑫𝒓 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑨𝒓𝒊𝒇 Neena Jha

#HappyHalloween

determination, commitment and will cannot be taught. Lorna has been leading the way with QI methodology and her compassionate leadership. Well done to #teamstoke University Hospital Monklands

Canada’s largest research hospital University Health Network receives record $52-million donation to create country’s first emergency department specifically designed for elders.
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article… by Carly Weeks via The Globe and Mail NeglectedNoMore #cdnhealth #eldercare

The world’s gone crazy but that doesn’t mean you have to. Here are some reasons to stay positive…

Great night with family and friends #Halloween2022

Annual leave! …what have you achieved #bigburd Sesame Street #Halloween

Our team in 21 highlighting #precioustime for World Stroke Day 2022. Raising awareness of the signs of Stroke and the need for timely access to quality Stroke treatment. #thinkFAST #WorldStrokeDay

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Good demonstration of a TAVR