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Join us and James Nayyar on the 6th June for another KidConfident webinar! "My KidConfident Approach to Paediatric Trauma" will provide a whistle-stop tour discussing key concepts, priorities, management tips for common trauma presentations and explaining the main differences between adult and paediatric patients. Most importantly, it will teach you how to #BeKidConfident when delivering excellent care. Register your spot over https://lnkd.in/eaAtjZiZ #Paediatrics #TraumaCare #FOAMed #Webinar

According to the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety (2016), strangulation is the most common method of #suicide in psychiatric wards - with the ligature points on doors presenting a dangerous risk. It is vital that staff providing care to those who are facing the challenges of self-harm are alerted to potential suicide risks as early as possible. In doing so, staff can efficiently respond and feel secure in the knowledge that robust measures are in place to maintain patient safety. Pinpoint's advanced door top alarm interface is triggered when a ligature event takes place. Not only does it notify the Pinpoint display with location of the incident, but also lights up the top of the door to guide staff to the correct area as quickly as possible. Learn more about how we are improving patient safety here: https://buff.ly/4g8Hq3V #healthcare #patientsafety #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #antiligature

Emergency trauma nurses face ongoing stress. Study reveals impacts on work, life & relationships. New theory offers framework for support. #STN #JTN Click on the link to learn more: https://ow.ly/Z8Nv50Sj3Wn

Giving birth is a complex, dynamic, and impactful experience for all birthing people. For many, it is also their first time engaging on a large scale with the medical system. The months leading up to birth, during birth, and after birth, are often a time of increased intervention by the medical system. Alongside this shift in autonomy frequently comes trauma, and it's reported that 20% to 68.6% of birthing people experience Birth Trauma. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e_V4xiiT #BirthTrauma #NurseLedCare

We're sharing a significant piece of research conducted by the Scottish Trauma Audit Group (STAG) for Public Health Scotland, which analysed data from 1,326 paediatric patients in Scotland over four years. 📊 Key Findings 🔹 48% of major trauma injuries in under 16s are caused by moving vehicles 🔹 Home is the most common place for injuries of all severities, with 30% of incidents occurring there 🔹 Major trauma is most common in children under 2 and those aged 12 to 15 🔹 99% of children survive following a severe injury This research aims to inform trauma care and injury prevention in Scotland. Raising awareness and understanding these findings is essential for improving safety measures. Read the full report for more information. 👉 https://ow.ly/IGgA50ScOwS #ChildSafety #InjuryPrevention #STAGReport #PublicHealthScotland

Our 2018 report on the State of Knowledge on Medical Assistance in Dying Where a Mental Disorder is the Sole Underlying Medical Condition underscored the complexities of this issue and described the wide range of potential impacts and implications. #MAID https://lnkd.in/e-KjPQQJ

Explore this article in the International Journal of Paramedicine on the mental health of EMS clinicians. Discover important insights and strategies to support the well-being of those on the front lines of emergency medical services. Stay informed and contribute to a healthier EMS community. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dWYSj--v

Cambridge Consulting Group recognizes that mental health is a serious issue amongst all first responders, but it seems it is more of an issue lately among EMS providers EMS members see people at their worst day in and day out. We have to end the stigma that is attached to mental health and get more people talking. Together, we can help each other. #CCG #EMSMentalHealth

Previous trauma driving trend to home birthing, by Harriet Grayson. Women who transfer to hospital from a home birth are suffering dismissal and scorn from hospital staff and GPs, an inquiry hears. https://lnkd.in/g_AcEN4z #homebirth #maternity #healthservices #birthtrauma