Barney Scholefield 🌈 💙
@BarneyUoB
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#Pedsicu Dr in 🇨🇦 ‘23 #CPR & #prognosis research, Dir of Neurocrit Care, @SickkidsCCM, Chair Paed Task Force @ilcor_org; Family man, +ve thinker, own thoughts
Toronto, Ontario
Joined February 2017
Exciting times! my research journey begins. #PACKResearch #PostArrestCareinKids @PICU_BCH @PICSociety @ResuscouncilUK @unibirmingham
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I’m a paediatric intensive care consultant. I did not strike yesterday although fully support my colleagues. Instead I did my last ever night shift after 22 years in #NHS . Sorry 🇬🇧 I’m leaving for 🇨🇦 next week. For me (and my children - the next gen) it was just too late 😔.
I am a NHS consultant. I am financially comfortable, in a job I love, so why am I striking tomorrow?. Answer: Because the next generation will not be able to live off what I do today. The juniors that will become these consultants know this and are leaving already. Why? 🧵 👇.
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Happy 9th Birthday to my son Fergus 🎉. As many of my #twitterfriends know, he’s sadly missed the last 7. but I wanted to say out loud i’d really like him here today to blow out some candles. 🎂 . But, as no cake, I’ve given pint of 🩸to someone else instead. #inspiredbyfergus
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Tonight…. We have paediatric intensive care beds in U.K. I repeat,. We have paediatric intensive care beds in U.K. We (PICU doctors) WILL tell you if we don’t - but we will also find a way to care for your children & not scare you. #pedsicu #responsiblemessages #picu.
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Yesterday we celebrated the short life of my son Fergus who died 5yrs ago. Amongst the sadness was the happy realisation his legacy grows through his amazing siblings and the renewed strength & empathy I can share and use with others in #pedsicu & beyond. 💫🎈#inspiredbyfergus
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Yesterday was tough. One empty chair at our Xmas table and a bench to decorate - but today, a Boxing Day gift knowing that a little part of my son was used to make #braintumour research breakthrough for others. Thanks #andrewpeet and team @BchNeuroOnc #inspiredbyfergus
"a huge step forwards towards the introduction of more personalised treatment for childhood brain tumour patients”.Good news this #BoxingDay2019 #ACureCantWait #HeadSmart.
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I only went & won an award! . **Chief investigator of the year**. 🫢 V pleased - BUT it’s thanks to all the awesome teams that help me design, deliver and make it happen. Also the 💫 families and children who participate . #pedsicu @BWC_NHS @BacrUob @NIHRresearch @CRN_WMid
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Happy 6th birthday Fergus! I hope you’re enjoying playing in the Angels U7s rugby team, you’ve had 3 yrs of coaching up there so I know you’ll be brilliant 🏉. I’m sorry Dad can’t watch. Your sister sends the clearest message for us all. 💫😘 #neverforget #inspiredbyfergus
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#PedsICU friends some big news. A short 🧵 .I’ve accepted a job @SickKidsCCM🇨🇦to work with a brilliant team & advance my love of #neuropicu. This summer I’ll be sad to leave the UK #NHS #academia, the wonderful @BWC_NHS family and @unibirm_MDS which have been my home for 22 yrs.
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Happy 10th Birthday to my gorgeous son Fergus. Never forgotten. Your bright smile lives on 💫 xx.#inspiredbyfergus
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Toughest talk I’ve ever given, esp with my son and wife in the audience too. Thank you #ispn2019 for letting me share our journey. Will try and be brave and share a #tweetorial soon. #pedsicu @BWCHBoss @BchNeuroOnc #inspiredbyfergus.
@BarneyUoB inspiring talk about parents life with a child in hospital. Lack of space, lack of sleep, but communication so important @ISPNeurosurgery
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@antmiddleton As a non military, family man, working with critically ill children in a hospital, and quietly working out why I lost a child - I think the messages you say and the way you say them are perfect to help me fight my internal and external battles. Don’t stop pls.
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7 year anniversary of the death of my beautiful son Fergus 💫 & a new home to remember him 🔒 ❤️ #DistilleryDistrictTO. As a young colleague reminded me today: grief doesn’t get smaller but the space you can live in around it slowly gets bigger. #inspiredbyfergus #bekind
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Happy Father’s Day 💙 . For those dad’s with empty arms, and holes in their heart, an extra special hug from me. You are not alone. x #bekindtoyourself #onestepatatime #FathersDay 🌈💫
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My son Fergus loved wearing hats. Sadly, brain tumour research wasn't good enough then to cure him. Pls support #WearAHatDay on 29th @braintumourrsch help find a cure for kids in the future. You can Text HAT to 70660 to donate £5 and of course WEAR A FUN HAT!!
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Happy 7th Birthday Fergus 🎁🌈💫. Really tough to ‘celebrate’ without you. Especially without friends & family allowed to visit too. We’ll try. But I know I’m not the only one. So big hug to all mums & dads out there x. #inspiredbyfergus #childdeath
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Scholefield Family one way ticket to 🇨🇦. May need a Guinness 1st and a bigger plane to cross the pond! Good bye #Birmingham 🇬🇧 - see you soon #Toronto 🇨🇦@SickKidsCCM @SickKidsNews. #Pedsicu & family adventure awaits.
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My respect for the unbelievable staff last night at @UHBCriticalCare and @uhbtrust is off the scale. Thank you for being so brave and sticking with it. (Especially the Area C #superteam) 🙏
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Doesn’t get more emotional than this. The whole* family on our way…. 🇬🇧✈️🇨🇦 🥲. * #whenyouknowyouknow #F💫 @Louisescholefi2 @aerlingus @bhx_official
Scholefield Family one way ticket to 🇨🇦. May need a Guinness 1st and a bigger plane to cross the pond! Good bye #Birmingham 🇬🇧 - see you soon #Toronto 🇨🇦@SickKidsCCM @SickKidsNews. #Pedsicu & family adventure awaits.
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Happy Christmas Fergus. 💫Remembering our gorgeous boy’s fun, smile & #sparkleandshine @braintumourrsch @Louisescholefi2 . #inspiredbyfergus #bekind .
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Huge Congrats to @Dr_Hari_Krishna.On his Clinical Research Impact award 🏆 @CRN_WMid Rewarding his relentless & inspiring #covid19 and #pimsts research and clinical support of @BWC_NHS @PICSociety UK & beyond! #PedsICU . @PICJournalWatch @BacrUob
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Feeling welcomed and supported by my new picu family @SickKidsCCM (although still missing my old family too… @BWC_NHS) . Seemed everyone wanted to join my #pedsicu ward round! #awesometeam
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First day of the next chapter of my #Pedsicu life… thanks @SickKidsCCM for giving me this exciting opportunity 🇨🇦 . Although also missing my @BWC_NHS friends, especially with the difficult time you’re all having this past week 💔🎈-sending hugs.
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Big hug to all the fathers out there who sadly no longer have their little sons or daughters to hug back xx 💫#FathersDay2019.
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@Rebecca99LT @rocketraccoon88 If it can reduce your anxiety even by 1% I will happily teach you how to use a ventilator on Monday. DM me.
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Another anniversary passed with memories shared 💫 .Thanks for everyone’s ❤️ support and huge hugs to all #bereaved who face these painful times 🌈. He definitely loved #cake! 🎂 and #rugby 🏉 #inspiredbyfergus #bekindtoyourself
Happy 9th Birthday to my son Fergus 🎉. As many of my #twitterfriends know, he’s sadly missed the last 7. but I wanted to say out loud i’d really like him here today to blow out some candles. 🎂 . But, as no cake, I’ve given pint of 🩸to someone else instead. #inspiredbyfergus
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Happy 8th birthday son 💫. A family #Bond film trip & then raffle to donate a present in memory of Fergus this weekend: won by #penguinsagainstcancer & @BrainTumourOrg . We miss you x. #inspiredbyfergus @Louisescholefi2 .
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Privileged to have a leaving song written for me by the talented #AdrianPlunkett - a true friend, colleague and @LfEcommunity guru .It premiered at an amazing party last night with friends. Shared with❤️ #icurehab #qEEG #909 #PedsICU #NeuroPICU #Brummie.
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A little thought. I've been running flat out for 2+ weeks (like you all). In that time I've said out loud 'I'm scared' (and it helped). I've reduced my fear by reading, talking & learning. Mostly understanding how everything I've learnt about 'Uncertainty' is important now 1/.
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@smithy3108 @Rebecca99LT @rocketraccoon88 But of course! 😉. Those interested in 20mins learning on oxygenation/ventilation please Checkout. And. For a virtual ventilator simulator (for kids - but I’m sure there’s and adult one too). @OPENPediatrics .
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Thank you for all the v kind messages. This came today. Seems that the empty chair wasn’t as empty as I thought. ‘You may not see them but they are there’. 😘 to a very kind friend and their talented brother-in law. 💫 #inspiredbyfergus
Yesterday was tough. One empty chair at our Xmas table and a bench to decorate - but today, a Boxing Day gift knowing that a little part of my son was used to make #braintumour research breakthrough for others. Thanks #andrewpeet and team @BchNeuroOnc #inspiredbyfergus
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In 2016 when my son had a brain tumour we encouraged friends to register as stem-cell donors. Today one friend told me they matched; they’re on their way to hopefully saving someone else’s life. Today I’m happy. #inspiredbyfergus @Louisescholefi2 .
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Being a father to a child who isn’t here is really hard. Doing crazy things (with friends) helps abit. ➡️Ironman tri in 3 weeks. Also might keep Fergus’ research fund alive Thanks friends. X. #inspiredbyfergus #ironbourne #penguinsagainstcancer
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I'm going on a trip!.⬇️.#Chicago 🇺🇸meet with @Ilcor_org resuscitation friends to advance #CPR.⬇️.@AHAscience #AHA2022 #ReSS conference to be inspired by cutting edge #cardiacarrest research .⬇️.A visiting Professorship to @SickKidsCCM 🇨🇦#PedsICU .⬇️.Very excited - come & say hi!
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Never have our cleaners, domestics, porters, health care workers and admin staff been SOOO important to keeping our hospitals, patients and especially us docs safe. The #handwashing AND #cleaning army! THANK YOU #pedsicu #nhsheros @PICU_BCH @BWCHBoss @PICSociety #covid19.
#overnightheros @BBCRadio2 @ZoeBallTV thanks for the shout out to all our brilliant @PICU_BCH support staff working to keep our #pedsicu running and caring for sick children!! #nhsheros @AlisonSJones5
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It’s that time of year for long tweets on research outputs, family adventures, resolutions & 2023 regrets…. Instead I’ll just say I’m in a great #pedsicu place, they have this stuff for 4am pick-me up, I’m happy & healthy. Be kind to yourself, keep safe & see you in 2024 x
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The #NEUROPACK study protocol has finally broken through the COVID publication barrier and is out @BMJ_Open . Derivation and Validation of a clinical #prediction tool for use by #pedsicu clinicians early after #cardiacarrest #PACK #Postarrestcareinkids.
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Wow wow wow! my very first portrait! Massively undeserved but extremely honoured @Littlesarahwebb and Dave. THANK YOU 🌈🙏 . So many other #NHSheros to nominate in the @BWC_NHS & #pedsicu world!.
Dave’s seen a thing called portraits for NHS heroes on instagram inspiring him to offer portraits of our staff on PICU. To nominate someone see details below.Photos to be clear picture close so he can see the face he’ll do 1 a day. To start I nominate Barney for his 909 zooms
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Absolutely loving Canada 🇨🇦…But buying milk in plastic bags is going to take a little getting used too!
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At the end of #covid19 lockdown, I now have a really good reason to want to dress up smart. 🤵.Thank you #olivertwist. Beautiful .💫#inspiredbyFergus .
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@SCClarkFRCS At least they know that patients with Covid need to lie down… if they’d written ‘NHS Proners’ I’d have been slightly more impressed… . Stay positive #freeman - plenty more signs pointing out the #nhsheros and importance than #nhs teams provide. #covidiots
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Apologies to the neighbours as mine and my family’s life and worldly belongings are sent on a ⛴️ to 🇨🇦…. Please don’t sink…. 🤞
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Trying to help @itvnews by giving a balanced view on #PIMSTS along with @AlexRichter3 @unibirm_MDS @InflamAge_UoB important to understand disease as it makes kids sick, but thankfully remains rare. #covid19 #pedsicu.
What is new Kawasaki-like condition impacting children and how is it related to Covid-19? @NataliaGJ explains
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For those interested in #containerwatch I can announce it’s arrived (nearly) safely! 6 weeks door to door - quietly impressed. Even the 🎹 is 98% intact…. (Although needs a little tuning & some new wheels). Now to have the unpacking party!
Nearly there…!! Time to jump on a plane and join it… 🇬🇧 ✈️🇨🇦
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#Simplemessages are the best! Updated infographic #COVID19 and #PIMSTS / #MISC in children, infants and pregnancy. Great resource by @lesadmick @kyliebelchamber @e_sapey @PICSociety @BHPComms
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Fergus, thanks for helping me teach raised ICP & decompensation is bad. 24hr between L&R photo. #PICSNotts2017 #inspiredbyfergus #missed x
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Today we say a sad but congratulatory goodbye to a true @BWC_NHS #pedsicu research superstar!!! @jmenzies1 you will be missed but sent off with a massive hug!!!! @BacrUob @unibirm_MDS
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#pedsicu ward round complete with a #coronation. I expect nothing less at @BWC_NHS . #longlivetheking #CR3 🇬🇧 👑 @michelleeparker
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When your wife asks for a ‘door stop’ for her birthday, you know you’re going have to pull something extraspecial out the bag! #upcycling #homemade #lockdownproject .Hope I succeeded?. Happy birthday 🥳 @Louisescholefi2 . & Thanks #woodcarving #corneliuscreations for 🤔
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Prof Morris is in the house!! Honoured to have the #pedsicu @BWC_NHS #brummie legend return to share #Malawi stories and memories. @jvc2006 @helenwinmill @Dr_Hari_Krishna
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Vishna, I will miss you. My love and sorrow goes to your family in life and your neonatal family at work. A huge hole is left in the @BWC_NHS family. #covid19 #nhs #fallenheros #pedsicu #NICU 🌈💫.
It is with great sadness we share the news that we have lost a colleague and a friend. Dr Vishna Rasiah was a well-respected and much-loved Consultant Neonatologist here at Birmingham Women’s Hospital.
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Ran home in rain, soggy. Lost wallet en route, despair+++. Stranger drives across B'ham city after finding to give back, hope for humanity 😇.
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Wonderful to read of the lives of these two special girls 19 yrs on. Extra special to me as I was the most junior member of the surgical team who got to ‘clerk them in!’. 2 sets of paperwork for one bed. worth it! @BWC_NHS. Conjoined twins:
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Great news to announce!! Our brilliant and energetic @drzaf_pic has been voted onto the @WFPICCS World federation of paeds ICU board of governors representing @PICSociety and global health initiatives. Well done Zaf! #WFPICCS18 #pedsicu @BWCHBoss @Bham_Childrens @PICU_BCH.
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#Bestrong @AlderHey we know you care - as we all do everyday. Humbling words indeed @DrPeterMarc. For every child who dies, a little bit of us goes with them each time. Whether it’s our own or the ones we care for. Trust me, I know. We are not murderers. We care.
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Super proud to finally share this in @CircAHA . With a brilliant team led by @AlexisTopjian & @Ilcor_org we have created a Paediatric Core Outcome Set for Cardiac Arrest (P-COSCA). Important for all #pedsicu #pedsed #pedscardio #CPR researchers. #improveQUALITYofsurvival
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So normally after a tough @KIDSNTS #pedsicu night shift, I just thank everyone for their awesome hard graft. But instead today I’m going to recover by going to my daughter’s 1st Movie Premiere too!! .🎸💫#NATIVITYROCKS 💫🎸 .I’m so bloody excited! #prouddad .@NativityFilmUK
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Academic friends: please look after yourself & each other. I’ve personally experienced the path to #burnout & #stress in academia and it’s so easy to hide away and suffer alone. #askforhelp #PedsICU @InflamAge_UoB @BacrUob
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#overnightheros @BBCRadio2 @ZoeBallTV thanks for the shout out to all our brilliant @PICU_BCH support staff working to keep our #pedsicu running and caring for sick children!! #nhsheros @AlisonSJones5
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Thank you to all the amazing people who have left kind messages. The world is truly a small-connected place and I love that I can share my adventures and new chapter with so many. You are all so special 😊 #pedsicu #nhs 🇨🇦🇬🇧.
#PedsICU friends some big news. A short 🧵 .I’ve accepted a job @SickKidsCCM🇨🇦to work with a brilliant team & advance my love of #neuropicu. This summer I’ll be sad to leave the UK #NHS #academia, the wonderful @BWC_NHS family and @unibirm_MDS which have been my home for 22 yrs.
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In time i will share thoughts on '#uncertainty' & '#grief' but now is time for me to rest. Its okay to say you're scared & its okay to switch off too. I want to thank my #TwitterFriends for being here. This crisis will change us all - but it will be for the better. Back soon. .
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Bring it on Canada - winter tyres ✅ Toques (aka bobble hats!) ✅ Big coats ✅ the Scholefields are ready!! #🥶🇨🇦
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When only wisdom & legends are shared on a #pedsicu handover! @DavidEl76548379 #galepearson @BWC_NHS
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#PIMSTS #covid19 #PedsICU.This new syndrome has taken over my life the last 2 weeks. Data on its way v soon. Lessons on how to understand a new disease & communicate that! .#bbcnews @PICSociety
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@PermitStudy is out! @PICSociety UK wide #pedsicu study of Implementing early rehabilitation and mobilisation for children in UK PICUs - huge team effort! @DrJenMcAnuff @BacrUob @jmenzies1 @josephcmanning
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Unsung hero of the #nhs .#Simonlaker retiring after 37 years service @BWC_NHS Popped in to #pedsicu to say goodbye on his last day. A prolific research study recruiter & nurse! Thank you for your service. Enjoy retirement!
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Final tweet about my mad weekend challenge…. Four very sore bodies but by 14 hrs we all completed the #ironbourne #ironman distance tri. #exhausted and some very emotional lows and finally highs!! . Thank you to the awesome donors for #penguinsagainstcancer #inspiredbyfergus
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Paeds Tbi physiology in a page version 2! Higher Res pic hopefully!
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Saying goodbye to my first group of residents @SickKidsCCM - my only regret is not realising how many WEREN’T on twitter/X… .Good luck on your next adventures - fantastic bunch. hope to see you back in #pedsicu in the future! .#SoMe training no.1 priority for next cohort!
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#HappyFathersDay everyone. Especially to other dads like me who find it a tough day to be happy 💫.
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Fun team bonding with @SickKidsCCM crew! At the Queen&Beaver… (Loving the ☀️ but not sure of the association 👑 🦫?!) #pedsicu
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Hi all! #NeuroPICU study day from @PICU_BCH team! #BCHNEURO21 . Open to all. Wed July 7th. times: U.K. British summer time (GMT+1). #cardiacarrest #encephalitis #encephalopathy #neurospecialty #subarachnoid #pedsicu #TTM2. @drzaf_pic #PACK @PICSociety @espnic @Ilcor_org
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Today a close friend (who wishes to remain anonymous) had their stem cells harvested to donate to a matched stranger who desperately needs them: #inspiredbyfergus (my son) this #sparksjoy +++ and makes today a happy day. Thank you! Go register @AnthonyNolan @DKMS_uk
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Wow! very honoured to be shortlisted with other great @BWC_NHS researchers! @jmenzies1 @Dr_Hari_Krishna @SWell_staff @PICU_BCHres - maybe the hard work has been worth it. ! @PermitStudy @BWCNEUROPACK @PICSociety #pccssg #PedsICU.
Our Network Awards 2021 Shortlist is out! Congratulations to all those shortlisted - we look forward to seeing you at the Awards Ceremony on 9 December.
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155 miles. fell off once (at start line!) 11000 feet of climbing. #broken #inspiredbtfergus #thankseveryoneforsupport
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Adult #covid19 evidence update (20th March 2020). Simple messages are the best in the constant flood of info. Thank you @uhbtrust @BacrUob @e_sapey for your work on this. Next one in a week. #pedsicu #icu @PICSociety @ICS_updates @trishgreenhalgh #keepsafe #nhs
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‘Live life.’. A simple message taken from the memories of an inspiring young man’s funeral I had the privilege to attend this weekend. No mention of citations, H index, income, overtime…. Just friendships, kindness, time for others & never letting cancer/illlness define us. 😔.
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An amazingly accurate of depiction of grief…. & In the words of Coldplay. ‘nobody said it was easy’ . Keep safe all & huge hugs, whatever ‘stage’ you’re at.
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Even more humbling to share Fergus’ story a 2nd time with parents of children with brain tumours. Such strength in the room. #humble #inspiredbyfergus @braintumourrsch @Louisescholefi2.
Listening to @BarneyUoB talking about his son Fergus and his #braintumour Lessons for #neurosurgeons on parent’s day at #ISPN2019 @ISPNeurosurgery
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Super proud of working with the @BWC_NHS #pedsicu team on Christmas Eve. Wishing all my colleagues and #medtwitter friends and families a big Happy Christmas. It’s been (and still is) a tough year. #Keepsafe and #bekind to yourself - you’ve deserved all the 🍫!! 🎅🏻🎄☃️
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It's over! After 4 months, 60+ shows, a world premiere, 7 cities, countless hotels/ restaurants & meeting celebs! Amazing Life skills & memories have been made. The @nativityuk musical journey is over for my 10yr old little Beatrice, I am so proud. Thank you @DeborahIsitt 😘💫🌟
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The whole auditorium stands for a moment of slience and rememberance for two absolute legends in #PedsICU #espnic2019 thank you @ESPNIC_Society
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Today is #wearahatday for @braintumourrsch .I’d love to see some followers post their awesome hats 🧢 👒 🎩 . and perhaps donate a penny or two please!. #inspiredbyfergus #kingfergus who also loved wearing hats! 💫🎈@Louisescholefi2. Link: .
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A brilliant #pccssg meeting for @PICSociety and wonderful kind gift and card. Thank you for the #pedsicu collaborative reseach - a fantastic group - exciting future too! Will definitely keep 🇬🇧 & 🇨🇦 working together! @CCCTG_ @SickKidsCCM @pic_pram @lyvonnetume @pus27
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On my way home 🏠 . But Wow!! . Blown away by the incredible friendship, professionalism, inspiration of the @SickKidsCCM nurses, NPs, RTs, fellows & attendings (and all the other brilliant staff!) . Will share a 🇬🇧 vs 🇨🇦 fund facts soon. Thank you! . #pedsicu #neuropicu
I'm going on a trip!.⬇️.#Chicago 🇺🇸meet with @Ilcor_org resuscitation friends to advance #CPR.⬇️.@AHAscience #AHA2022 #ReSS conference to be inspired by cutting edge #cardiacarrest research .⬇️.A visiting Professorship to @SickKidsCCM 🇨🇦#PedsICU .⬇️.Very excited - come & say hi!
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Nearly there…!! Time to jump on a plane and join it… 🇬🇧 ✈️🇨🇦
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