Simulation Tech Drew

Today was a double in-situ sim in Theatres as part of the safe care afternoon, simjunjor was a Laryngospasmvin recovery and SimMan multiple anaesthetic scenarios, thank you to all involved in today @QEMedEducation @NEsimulation #Simtech

Yesterday afternoon in-situ simulations in critical care using SimMom, the first was a patient admitted due asthma breathing difficulties resulting in a cardiac arrest and an emergency c-section. The second was Post partum haemorrhage. @QEMedEducation #simtech

Yesterday mornings A+E in-situ simulation was a 4 year old presenting with a non-blanching petechial rash, with a fever and lethargic. Thank you to all involved @QEMedEducation #simtech

Tuesdays critical care In-situ simulation was a 67 year old male with Fast Atrial Fibrillation, requiring cardio version. Well done to the team. @QEMedEducation @NEsimulation #simtech

As a first responder, it's important to look after yourself so you can continue to look after others. Our Responder Wellbeing resource offers tools to support mental health in these critical moments: resus.org.uk/responder-well…

#OrganDonationWeek is a week to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and highlight the need for more donors. Confirming your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register takes 2 minutes, and you could save up to 9 lives. #OrganDonation #ODW25

Back to uni, even if its just for a day . For the SimTech day in the uni Bios building @QEMedEducation @NEsimulation

Todays A+E in-situ sim was a 4 year old suffering febrile convulsions. The team worked swiftly to prescibe lorazepam. Support was provided by anaesthetics to maintain the patients airway with a plan to CT scan and transfer the patient. Well done all. @QEMedEducation #simtech

Let’s talk about rescue breaths on babies and children. Are they necessary? What do the official guidelines say? Learn more about baby and child CPR with our free book, Aaron’s Heart: resus.org.uk/baby-cpr

Todays critical care in-situ sim, the pt history of community acquired pneumonia, the patient suffers a tension pneumothorax which requires needle decompression and chest drain. Well done to all involved. @QEMedEducation @qegateshead @NEsimulation

Between the age of 14-35? You’re eligible for subsidised cardiac screening from CRY. Screenings help to identify those at risk and prevent young sudden cardiac death. Register your interest in hearing about screenings near you 👇

Todays insitu Sim was delivered in radiology. 73 year old patient in for a bilateral iliac arterial angioplasty. The team were able to identify when the blood pressure started dropping. Well done to all that were involved. @QEMedEducation @NEsimulation #simtech

Packing up, ready to make way for our new additional Sim Room. The extra teaching space will help support our busy educational programmes @QEMedEducation

Todays in-situ sim was in Critical Care, the patient was a 69 Yr old, admitted with hypotension. Flucloxacilin prescribed to treat cellulitis, suffers allergic reaction resulting in anaphylaxis. Well done to the Critical care team involved. @QEMedEducation #simtech

Fire evacuation - ICU patients. Learning what works, what doesnt, what are the potential latent threats? A great afternoon of learning.

Todays a+e in-situ sim was a 8 year old trauma, child on bicycle hit by car, injuries to head injury, left side rib fracture and left femur fracture. Child was fetch to our a+e due to divert, the team had stabilise the patient ready for appropriate transfer. @QEMedEducation

Todays A+E in-situ simulation was a child presenting with lethargy, multiple bruises on different stages of healing. Parent reports the child had a "fall" 2 days ago. Evidence of multiple rib fractures. Well done to the team involved. @QEMedEducation @Gateshead_NHS @NEsimulation

On Friday we delivered simulations for our Critical Care Nursing team, scenarios included, management of a blocked tracheostomy, migrated ET tube, epidural block, post op emergency and an community acquired pneumonia. Well done team. @QEMedEducation @Gateshead_NHS @NEsimulation

Todays A+E insitu sim was a 35 year old male Thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura, with petaechial purpuric rash to lower legs. The patient appeared confused and showing signs of deterioration. Well done to the team involved. @QEMedEducation @Gateshead_NHS @NEsimulation #simtech

King Charles refreshed his CPR skills at @theRCN in London yesterday, reminding us that everyone can learn how to save a life, no matter who you are!    bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cg…