Peter Enwere

Great delirium infographic for healthcare administrators. See this & many other downloadable infographics here: deliriumday.com/infographics-1

1/Radiologist not answering the phone? Just want a quick read on that stat head CT? Here's a little help on how to do it yourself w/a thread on how to read a head CT!

Older people in hospital are vulnerable. This study looked at rates of: #delirium, falls, functional decline, new incontinence. These complications strongly associated with with poor outcomes. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30423197

Time to talk - let’s support one another and have a good chatter . ⁦@EnwerePeter⁩ ⁦@RunnymedeBC⁩ ⁦@volsupportns⁩

🚨Highly Recommended Tool🚨 The 4AT is a simple and short (<2 min) delirium detection tool designed for easy and effective clinical use. It does not require special training. the4at.com

Tips for communicating with someone who has #dementia #Alzheimers #caregiving

Please re-Tweet these #brain benefits of #exercise (image: @BelievePHQ) #fitness #mentalhealth #wellness

@KianSharifi @BBCMonitoring Congratulations!, well deserved

Little professional update: I'm stepping up as Editorial Lead for the Iran team at @BBCMonitoring. Thrilled to now be leading a team that I've been a part of for over five years but also ecstatic about all the very many meetings I'll now have to attend.

Older people with rehabilitation goals should not be transferred to a #carehome without assurance of appropriate #rehabilitation. The principles of effective rehabilitation for older people are outlined by the Community Rehabilitation Alliance. @thecsp bgs.org.uk/policy-and-med…

❓ Can #delirium be managed safely at home? ➡️ Crucial issue given the growth of community-based care as an alternative to hospital admission ⭐ New pilot study on feasibility of new approach - appears safe & effective 🔗 Open access: rcpjournals.org/content/future… @emmavardy2

The anti-GP violence, abuse & aggression continues unabated. This is our waiting room @wilsonstsurgery y’day after a patient trashed it. Negative media narrative, anti-GP rhetoric, unrelenting demand & unrealistic expectations leads to this level of violence. Where will it end?

#eugmscongresslondon2022 a place to learn new things from dedicated geriatricians

What is the difference between Lewy body #dementia and #Alzheimers disease? medicalnewstoday.com/articles/lewy-… #LBD

Did you know pre fracture mobility can predict outcomes in patients with hip fractures? Now you do! Thank you Dr Han for persisting with this publication. @radcliffe_lisk⁩ ⁦⁦@DrRMahmood77⁩ @EnwerePeter⁩ ⁦@SurfingEm⁩ ⁦@ASPHFT⁩ link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Please re-Tweet these 10 warning signs of possible #Alzheimers disease. Share concerns about your own cognitive #health or that of a loved one with the doctor and ask for a cognitive assessment (which is free as part of the #Medicare Annual #Wellness Visit). #dementia #aging

Descriptions of "agitation" in the Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale. #delirium #ADS21Virtual

Common complications of dehydration includes low blood pressure, weakness and dizziness which can increase risk of falls. Here are some other common signs of dehydration and ideas to increase your fluid intake with foods! Think #butfirstadrink #harmsfreecare #NHweek21

#WDAD2021 The prognostic importance of #delirium - it should never be missed.

Some great resources about #delirium @AsphDementia @ASPHFT St Peter’s PGEC - go get some cake & drinks @_ProjectWingman too, whilst reading all the materials organised by @BatikerA @Layla_Hibbs @josieujenkinson @EnwerePeter - grateful thanks for support by PGEC staff. #WDAD2021

Do you have a system for #delirium care in your hospital? Lessons from the last few yrs show that achieving improvements in delirium care is a particularly complex challenge. Need action on several fronts - all are needed.