There are 5 classes of diuretics we can consider. You don’t have to just use furosemide! Everyone’s favourite loop… Let’s use our physiology and pharmacology knowledge to combine some of them, to achieve good natriuresis as well as diuresis👍👏🤷‍♂️

CPRC AGM will be held virtually on Thurs 1st 2023 at 19.30. Details will be sent to members. We have 174 members and 22 on the committee. Email cprc@iscp.ie if you are interested in joining as a member or to join committee. @_ISCP_ @iscp_pd

Slice up the tennis balls and you can get more in the tube - efficient use of space and increased productivity. But you won't be able to play tennis! Be efficient, be productivity but more importantly be effective - do not forget your purpose...

Check this out #critcare crew ⬇️

Dr @marieomir is doing work on the use of point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) in Ireland. She's asking #MISCPs to complete a short survey available here 👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽 https://t.co/1zJQxgH49R

Muscle Mass & Muscle Strength are major determinants of how long you will live and the quality of your life as you age. Here's why. 🧵👇 /1

Our tweetchat on AARC Clinical Practice Guideline: Artificial Airway Suction is running next week - to kick off we would like your responses to some polls - so keep an eye out!

Please retweet. There is currently a bespoke campaign underway in order to fill a number of senior grade Physiotherapy posts advertised within the Chronic Disease Management Service in Donegal.  Please see below link to advert

Calling all @CPRC_ISCP member (and non members) Please complete the survey to help UL evaluate resp skills needed by physio graduates @_ISCP_

Back to basics respiratory physiotherapy course. Ideal for those new to respiratory, returning to respiratory or non respiratory physios with oncall responsibilities https://t.co/mNzKnPGUZI

40% of Adults over 50 have a condition that seriously increases the risk of dying from heart disease. The problem is, most of them don't know they have it. Let's find out what it is & why it matters. 🧵👇 /1

Still time to register for our webinar on lung ultrasound with @sonophysio on Wednesday, but be quick it closes tomorrow @_ISCP_ @iscp_pd

The CPRC are happy to announce that our popular respiratory back to basics course returns in November. Follow the link to book a place. https://t.co/mNzKnPGUZI @_ISCP_ @iscp_pd

Once again @roinnslainte And @DonnellyStephen Focusing on nurses and doctors with regards to investment, where is the investment in @WeHSCPs the second largest working group in the HSE and critical to the delivery of Slaintecare. @_ISCP_

💡Refeeding syndrome #MedEd #Nutrition #MedTwitter Via @thecalgaryguide H/T @drkeithsiau

⚠️ of the day: Low natriuretic peptide levels do NOT guarantee a congestion-free state or good outcome. Use multi-parametric approach in #heartfailure diagnosis and management, including #POCUS #VExUS Figure from 🔗 https://t.co/RE76ukJGYE #MedEd

Mucus Clearance Strategies in Mechanically Ventilated Patients https://t.co/H2EN6ra9db However just to broaden the field of research please see the additional articles listed in the thread to enhance the understanding in this area

Another useful flashcard from @irishthoracicS thanks @Patricia_Davis4

Calling anyone working in pulmonary rehab

The boards are up! We now have information boards that explains the contraptions an ITU patient may have. It may give visitors an insight of what to expect when a patient is in our unit.