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Can we support paediatric patient care in response to aerosolised medication? Learn more about the benefits of Aerogen at Aerogen.com 1. Moody GB, Luckett PM, Shockley CM, et al. Respir Care 2020;65(10):1451–1463.

For both paediatric and adult patients, high-flow or high-velocity respiratory support is proven to extend the time before desaturation during intubation. However, until recently, there’s been no data on its effectiveness in newborns. The SHINE trial sheds light on this critical question. Discover the findings here > https://hubs.ly/Q02Rl3cW0

Recognizing the critical importance of correct and timely diagnoses in ensuring patient safety, “Improving diagnosis for patient safety” has been selected as the theme for World Patient Safety Day 2024. The global action plan encourages countries to adopt strategies that reduce diagnostic errors, which often arise from a combination of cognitive and system factors that impact the recognition of patients’ key signs and symptoms, and the interpretation and communication of their test results. (World Health Organization WHO) “When the diagnosis is correct, the prescribed medications will be appropriately targeted, and this will be directly reflected in the patient’s clinical manifestations, which we observe due to our proximity to the patient, including pain thresholds, temperature, and lab results.   For example, diabetic coma requires differential diagnosis among various diseases that present with similar symptoms, such as shock and strokes. A correct diagnosis allows us to use only intravenous glucose solutions, resulting in noticeable and rapid improvement in the patient’s condition. If the diagnosis is incorrect or delayed, the situation becomes more complex.” Khadija Al-Fares: (Ward Nurse - Al-Quds Hospital) #PatientSafety  #NorthwestSyria  #AccurateDiagnosis  #SaferCare  

Diagnostic errors, harm, and death in US hospitals 10-second takeaway Diagnostic errors are a major contributor to adverse outcomes, but the prevalence and cause of these errors are not well defined. In this study, 23% of hospitalized patients who were transferred to the ICU and/or died experienced a diagnostic error; the most significant errors related to patient assessment and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests. Targeting these key areas is crucial for quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing patient harm.

📢 New Patient Safety Supplement (PSS) on medical device related pressure ulcer available now. It has been developed in collaboration with HSE National Improvement Programme in Wound Management and a patient with lived experience. A pressure ulcer (PU) can have a serious negative impact on a person’s quality of life, affect their mental health, cause pain and can lead to infection. Resource implications can be significant including increased length of hospital stay. This Patient Safety Supplement (PSS) focuses on medical device related pressure ulcers (MDRPU). It aims to support healthcare staff and patients/service users to identify the risk factors for developing MDRPU and reiterate how everyone can be proactive in helping to prevent these often avoidable injuries.

As a pharmacist who has worked with critically ill patients, the current shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids hits close to home. This situation challenges our ability to provide optimal care and raises concerns about patient safety. We often rely on precise fluid management to maintain stability in our patients, and the unavailability of essential IV fluids can lead to treatment delays and increased risks. Effectively managing this shortage necessitates a heightened level of collaboration within our healthcare teams. This involves adjusting treatment protocols and maintaining vigilance in monitoring alternative therapies. It's a stark reminder of the resilience and adaptability required in our profession as healthcare professionals... Let's hope this gets resolved quickly. https://lnkd.in/gaUcWMqu #patientsafety #clinicaltools

🧐Do you want to know more about the benefits of early rehabilitation?   🏥Scientific studies show that ICU patients, who received manual early mobilization, recover faster than patients, which do not receive this very early mobilization therapy. 👏🏻With early mobilization: Secondary complications can be prevented / Vigilance criteria can be improved / Cardiovascular functions supported 🔗Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/dm5HCy7S #EarlyRehabilitation #ICUPatients #Mobilization #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #RehabilitationBenefits #ReactiveRobotics

Recent updates to NDR Prescribe now allow multiple resources to be sent together and to multiple patients. For example, you can send 1, 2 or all 3 of our newly published Tier 3 Paediatric Weight Management resources together: https://lnkd.in/gKcWJhHn

Did you know that there is a target range for dosing patients with VNS Therapy™? Only 6.3% of patients responded to output current and pulse width below the minimum target range. And 57.5% of responders had output current and pulse width within the target range. Reaching the target range for dosing within 3 months according to the recommended protocol results in a faster onset of response for many patients. Discover the target range here: https://bit.ly/3jKgAGC To learn more about VNS Therapy visit: https://bit.ly/3O15BlD Important safety information: https://bit.ly/3cdsPrp #vnstherapy #epilepsy #wearelivanova

Be prepared for OB emergencies with BCEN's latest online CE course, Transport and Monitoring of the High-Risk OB-GYN Patient! https://ow.ly/L5hr50SmM5W Learn multiple ways to monitor both the mother and the fetus during transport, what to do if something goes wrong, and the standards for high-risk monitoring during air and ground transport. Course Objectives: Explain what constitutes a high-risk OB-GYN patient. Identify the basics of various obstetrical monitoring practices. Compare and contrast beneficial treatments when transporting a high-risk OB-GYN patient.