Keya Smith

People in deprived areas are: - less likely to receive bystander CPR, - less likely to access a defib, - and less likely to survive cardiac arrest. This isn’t chance, it’s inequality. We’re committed to changing this, because where you live or what your background is should not determine your survival.

We've released a resource to help healthcare professionals spot jaundice in babies with dark skin tones. Together we can improve assessment of jaundice, prevent treatment delays, and tackle ethnic inequalities in healthcare. Download the resource here: nhsrho.org/resources/ten-…

Great day presenting at @MidwiferyForum and @MurrayfieldStad ❤️❤️❤️ #Bridgingthegap

NEW STUDY: @arclightprojec1's Dr Andrew Blaikie & colleagues highlight how racially biased medical terminology can lead to misinterpretation of infant eye test results. They propose a shift from colour to anatomy-based language that better reflects the diverse global population.

Having a great few days at the @WorldExtremeMed conference in Edinburgh- lots of interest in the Arclight and opportunities to meet inspiring people. Come join us for the last day tomorrow…

Really happy to be presenting @nhsfife neonatal inequality improvement project - Bridging the gap - at this year's Scottish festival....see you all there? ❤️😊

On #WorldSepsisDay, do you know how to spot it? If you have #haemochromatosis, this could save your life! C282Y homozygotes are at twice the risk of death from sepsis, even in maintenance. More info : sepsistrust.org/about/about-se… & bit.ly/3xnLg7I @UKSepsisTrust

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Personal post, but my boy is doing super at high school. 🥰

YESSSSS! 🚨 next webinar coming up! 🚨 ⏲️1930-2100 📅18th Sept 2024 🖊️Critical care in pregnancy All welcome, please share with friends and colleagues! Link to register below.

Universal #Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment in Pregnancy Call to Action @JACCJournals Advances ❣️Women with signs & symptoms of #CVD often face delays to diagnosis in pregnancy resulting in⬆️ morbidity & mortality ❣️New universal cardiovascular risk assessment ❣️Call for CVD risk assessment in pregnancy/postpartum to be a priority in education, clinical care, research, & policy development jacc.org/doi/abs/10.101… #CardioObstetrics

The POOL cohort study of UK NHS waterbirths is published. Large scale evidence that rates of OASI and serious neonatal morbidity are no higher among waterbirths after water immersion analgesia. Thank you to all participants, the 26 UK sites, and study team obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

Register now to join the free MBRRACE-UK online courses starting 3rd June 2024! Courses cover the content from the 2023 reports. buff.ly/4bQIZ3S

Virtual conference - Presenting the MBRRACE-UK 'Saving Lives, Improving Mothers' Care' Report 2024: Thursday 10th October 2024 Virtual conference - Presenting the MBRRACE-UK Perinatal Confidential Enquiry Report 2024: Thursday 12th December 2024 Bookings will open shortly

Labour Hopscotch is a visual tool to encourage movement. This study added biomechanics for birth toolkit. Induction rates dropped from 42.8% to 27.8%, with emergency caesarean section rates following induction dropping from 33.1% to 23.8%. #birth #biomechanicsforbirth #midwives

Sitting down to write a new narrative for a teaching session.... #idontknowwheretostart Anyone else get this? 🤣🥰 #midwiferyeducator #inequality #newthread

Inequity in maternity care is still of concern across all areas of services. @AmmaBirth share their recent report that adds to the evidence and points out that so much more needs to be done. Read the article here: maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/inequities-in-…

Great day at Murrayfield today for the Scottish Maternity and Midwifery Festival 2023 🥰 @MidwiferyForum #trailblazeraward #CiPPcourse

Thanks to KIrclady Victoria hospital for inviting me and labour hopscotch to Scotland. Over 50 HCP came to hear about our @jrnnmhucd research and benefits of active birth prep for pregnant women and families. Best wishes on implementing LH to your alongside MLU.