Paediatric Critical Care Society
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PCCS is a professional, multi-disciplinary, membership organisation representing the interests of those delivering paediatric critical care in the UK
London UK
Joined May 2014
We can confirm that tonight our UK paediatric intensive care units CAN continue to care for our sickest and most vulnerable children and families. We are busy. We have beds. We have brilliant, hard working teams. Thank you to all of them. #PedsICU @BBCNews @ITVnews @RCPCHtweets.
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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We endorse this statement & can confirm that #PedsICU units in UK have *not* seen a recent surge in #COVID19 in children . We continue to care for critically ill children, collect & report on effects of #SARSCoV2 in children & support our adult #ICU colleagues wherever possible.
Our statement on reports about COVID admissions and children. Thanks to @CheungRonny @leehudson111 @lizWWyld and @Damian_Roland for sharing perspectives.
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How prepared are you to manage a critically ill child with #bronchiolitis? . The UK is planning for a possible early out-of-season surge of #RSV & other respiratory viruses . Join us on Thursday 15th July 13.00-14.30 to learn about pre-#PedsICU management.
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Last night we quoted information we had received of a small number of cases of children presenting with an unusual clinical picture possibly related to COVID-19. This was intended to inform medical professionals. See our website for a full statement:
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Challenging times for paediatrics. Council letter to the @AlderHey team @RCPCHtweets @theRCN @GdnHealthcare @bbchealth @Telegraph @GranadaReports @LivEchonews @bmj_latest.
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Exciting news! . We are changing from Paediatric Intensive Care Society to Paediatric Critical Care Society to represent #PedsICU members working across the spectrum of paediatric critical care. Check out new website & PICCHub app
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There has been a huge spike in demand for #PedsICU beds & many units are at/over capacity. Thanks for working so hard despite staff shortages & challenging circumstances. We are collaborating with @NHSEngland on #winter escalation to ensure quality care.
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We are excited to announce that Ram @pic_pram has been elected as the new chair of #PCCSSG, our . @PICSociety Research Study Group. Congratulations to Ram and thank you to @BarneyUoB for your four years of service! #pedsicu #clinicaltrials #teamscience @NIHRresearch
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SAVE THE DATE for #EPCCS20. *Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th October 2020* . For two firsts:. Our first ever online #conference and. Our first event as the Paediatric Critical Care Society!. Watch this space for more info. #PedsICU
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Join us & a fantastic panel of speakers for our first #PedsICU webinar of 2022. Paediatric Septic Shock: when less can be more. Free to register: Recording available to PCCS members after the event. Find out more about membership:
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We have been working with @RCPCHtweets & other partners to develop a working case definition for this syndrome & will continue to keep members updated on evidence & guidance for #PedsICU .
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Thinking of all of our #PedsICU colleagues today. Those who are working.Those who are self-isolating.Those who are isolated.Those who have lost someone.And those lucky enough to be spending the day with the ones you love. Thank you for all that you do. #HappyChristmas #NHSheroes.
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And that’s a wrap!. Congratulations and special thank you to the core organising committee of this years #PCCS2023. @neilspenceley, Dr Jillian McFadzean, @ljford83 @drZoltanGyorgyi and Dr Chris Kidson. The most successful conference ever run by the society! 🏴
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Respiratory Surge in Children Programme launched in draft👇. We're working with @NHSEngland @NHS_HealthEdEng @HEE_TEL to develop resources for #NHS HCPs to support care of children with LRTIs. To share useful content/resources pls contact: LTLC@hee.nhs.uk.
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Join us on the 23rd of June for our free #pedsicu webinar on: Traumatic Brain Injury and post Cardiac arrest Management. Part 2 of our #PCCSHotTopic.series , accompanied by a podcast and educational twitter thread. Stellar lineup 👀. Register here for free.
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An amazingly open, honest and vulnerable talk by Dr Julie Richardson about Living with burnout at #PCCS2023 #communicatetoconnect
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We are working with partners @NHSEngland @RCPCHtweets @ICS_updates to provide all of the latest information & guidance on #COVID19 for UK #PedsICU clinicians: . . & watch this space for further updates. @PICSNurses @PICStrainees @picsanp @pic_pram.
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Tonight we can report that we have capacity in UK Paediatric Intensive Care Units for sick children. We are also responsible and will train others to support us if things get tight through the next few months. #PedsICU #COVID19 #PICU . Join us tomorrow:
Free Webinar from @PICSociety . "Preparing for Bronchiolitis Surge:.Tips for managing children in adult ICUs" Pls RT. Thursday 22nd July. Register: #PedsICU #ICU @RCoANews @ICS_updates @RCPCHtweets @BacrUob @recovery_rs @NHSuk @RCPCH_and_Us
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HOT OFF THE PRESS. The latest paediatric critical care review has been published today.
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Save the date for our annual #PedsICU conference - this year hosted by @PICU_Scot @EPIC_scot @Scot_STAR in the beautiful city of #Edinburgh . Communicate to Connect . 4th-6th October 2023. #PCCS2023
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Free Webinar from @PICSociety . "Preparing for Bronchiolitis Surge:.Tips for managing children in adult ICUs" Pls RT. Thursday 22nd July. Register: #PedsICU #ICU @RCoANews @ICS_updates @RCPCHtweets @BacrUob @recovery_rs @NHSuk @RCPCH_and_Us
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Are you interested in Paediatric High Dependency Care? . All members of @PICSociety invited to join our new #HDU Special Interest Group . If you haven't previously considered membership, check out benefits: Please cascade to your networks!. #PedsICU
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Working hard with National Clinical Director @Simonkenny14 @NHSEngland to develop a national #COVID19 surge strategy for children needing #PedsICU that is safe, effective & equitable, based all the hard work & strong preparations of regions & #networks- due soon: watch this space.
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New Paediatric Digital Skills Passports - to help staff to understand, document & acquire new skills to support the safe delivery of Critical Care in adults & children in a surge model of care. @HEE_TEL @ICS_updates @BACCNUK #PedsICU
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We're delighted to announce that #PCCS22 #conference is #FacetoFace! . Hosted by @PICULeicester & @UHLCICU @LeicesterTigers stadium . *Amazing scientific programme.*Connect with the #PedsICU community #IRL.*'PIC & Mix' #online #stream. Abstract submission:
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Thanks to everyone who joined us today for a fantastic first day at #EPCCS20 . Looking forward to seeing everyone again tomorrow!.
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Congratulations to the first winners of the Dr Samarth Burle awards for best e-poster presentation at #PCCS2023 Omer Aziz and Poppy Wright
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This winter adult #ICUs are under tremendous pressure but #PedsICU has high & rising bed occupancy & depleted #workforce & must maintain capacity for critically ill children. Joint position statement from presidents of PCCS & @ICS_updates on national surge planning for #COVID19👇.
👉 Check out the joint @ICS_updates and @PICSociety position statement on COVID-19 demand written by ICS President, @stephen_t_webb and PCCS President, James Fraser, here ▶️
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🌟Keynote speakers announced for #PCCS2023!🌟. Join us in #Edinburgh 4th-6th October to hear from these & many others. 💻Programme, registration & abstract submission info: #PedsICU #PedsCICU. @PICU_Scot @PCCU_Edinburgh @Scot_STAR @echcharity @GCH_Charity
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Did you miss this fantastic webinar on managing #DKA in #PedsICU?. Or perhaps you enjoyed it so much that you want to listen again. Access the recording here:
How best to manage a critically ill child with diabetic ketoacidosis #DKA? . Join our lunchtime webinar on Thursday 29th April to discuss one of the most hotly debated current controversies in #PedsICU. FREE to join & open to non-members. Register here:
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We've worked with our @ICS_updates colleagues to provide preliminary guidance on support for #PedsICU services in the event of a surge of #RSV #Bronchiolitis - see👇. & we're working with @NHS_HealthEdEng to deliver additional educational resources which we'll share. @RCPCHtweets.
With @PHE_uk anticipation of an unseasonal surge in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections in children this Autumn, we've been working with @PICSociety to release a joint statement providing preliminary guidance in the event of an RSV surge. Read▶️
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Last week's #EPCCS20 #PedsICU conference in numbers:. Thanks to @PhysioGates for this infographic & for the amazing planning!. Thanks to all involved in organising, speaking, chairing, moderating & to all those sharing the learning far & wide!
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Kicking off #pccs22 @LeicesterTigers . Welcome to all our #PedsICU colleagues joining IRL & online.For those who can’t (& to avoid parallel session FOMO) - keep up with us here
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**New Respiratory Surge e-Learning modules** . Free to access 👇👇👇. Please share with all in #PedsICU #PEM #PedsAnes #Pediatrics caring for acutely ill children . @PICJournalWatch @DFTBubbles @PaediatricFOAM @ICS_updates @RCPCHtweets @RCollEM @nmcnews @niccjournal @NursingTimes.
In partnership with the Paediatric Critical Care Operational Delivery Networks, and supported by @PICSociety, we have developed a new Respiratory Surge in Children programme for all NHS healthcare staff who care for unwell children: #respsurge
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Early mobility on ECMO by @RossMarscheider from @PICU_Scot building on #MOVE activities in PICU #PCCS2023
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Just over a week to go to our @PICSociety Annual Conference #EPCCS20 . Incredible value at only £20 for members .(£50 non-members). For the full programme & to book, visit our website: #PedsICU
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Members of PCCS Council meeting ahead of #PCCS2023. Learn more about us & our work: If you are a member & haven't already, do respond to our #survey to tell us what's important to you. Hear from president @CarliWhittaker at her Keynote on Friday. #PedsICU
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In collaboration with @ICS_updates we've published guidance for patients transitioning from #PedsICU to adult intensive care. The standards & recommendations in this guidance will help to facilitate working pathways applicable in all hospital Trusts. 👉
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Abstract submission now open for #PCCS2023!. Submission deadline: 30th June 2023. Share your #PedsICU research in historic & beautiful #Edinburgh 4-6th October 2023. 💻 @PICU_Scot @EPIC_scot @PCCU_Edinburgh @Scot_STAR
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The ALWAYS entertaining Roddy O’Kane, consultant neurosurgeon from Glasgow discussing Traumatic Brain Injury and a successful patient journey with less than 100 swear words (if you know, you know) #PCCS2023
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We are delighted to see important work of #PedsICU clinicians recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Hearty congratulations to @josephcmanning MBE for services to nursing and @drjohnalexander MBE for services to critically ill CYP- so well deserved!.
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Join us for 2nd in our series of 3 fantastic #PCCSWellbeing webinars- Thursday 11th March 13.00. Moral injury, workplace trauma & self-care in #PedsICU. *Open to non-members by popular demand*. Free registration For membership info
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What a fantastic #PedsICU conference last week @PICULeicester! . Thanks to all who organised, presented, attended & shared learning. To catch up on anything you missed .- search #PCCS22 .- check out @PicPod_Podcast's linked content & interviews.- find key papers @PICJournalWatch
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Join us this Thursday at 10.00 for the first in a series of #wellbeing webinars for #PedsICU . Open to all @PICSociety members - check your email inboxes for details!. For info on membership, visit us here:
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Fantastic summary of research in ‘Year in Review’ from @Dr_Hari_Krishna of @PICJournalWatch . Keep up with all of the latest studies of relevance to #PedsICU. #PCCS2023. Access via & our free #PICCHub app👇🏻
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‘And we’re off…. ’. Welcome to #PCCS2023 Pre-conference workshops in beautiful Edinburgh!. Please continue to use our hashtag for all of your social media contributions. It’s going to be a fabulous few days!
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Italian case series published @TheLancet reporting 30-fold increase in presentation of inflammatory syndrome similar to Kawasaki disease since start of #COVID19 pandemic- further indication of rise of #PIMSTS: opportunities for collaboration & learning across #PedsICU community.
NEW Case Series: First detailed reports on 10 patients in northern Italy describes increase in rare inflammatory condition in young children, a Kawasaki-like disease, since the #COVID19 pandemic arose in the Lombardy region
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We're delighted to be kicking off a new #PCCSHotTopic series with a stellar cast for our next #PedsICU #webinar on paediatric #ARDS . Thursday 17th March - 13.00-15.00. Free registration for all: Access to recording for members:
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Join us for our first webinar of 2023 .#cardiovascular series 1 🫀. Post-cardiotomy low cardiac output syndrome #LCOS . Tuesday 24th January 13.30-15.30 GMT. FREE to watch live- recording available to members . Register: #pedsICU #pedsCICU #cardiothoracic
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Next month we'll be focusing on #Wellbeing with two fantastic webinars on experiences of #PedsICU staff. *Free to register*.Recordings available to members after the events. 3rd February - Consultants & AHPs. 10th February - Nurses.
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Our keynote speaker @davidscooper discussing High reliability teams, shared decision making and innovative care in #PedsICU at #PCCS2023. No fancy equipment necessary. Team planning, communication and shared models #communicatetoconnect
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Keynote Speakers for #PCCS22 - our 36th Annual Scientific Meeting @PICULeicester . Just part the fantastic line-up planned - check out the full programme: Don't miss the opportunity to book with Early Bird rates - available until 1st August. #PedsICU
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UK's youngest lung donor saves TWO lives after dying aged just 41 days as heartbroken parents reveal 'pride'
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Next Webinar! @PICSociety . "Preparing for Bronchiolitis Surge:.Tips for managing children in adult ICUs" Pls RT. Thursday 22nd July 1-2:45pm. Register: #PedsICU #ICU @RCoANews @ICS_updates @RCPCHtweets @BacrUob @recovery_rs @NHSuk @RCPCH_and_Us.
How prepared are you to manage a critically ill child with #bronchiolitis? . The UK is planning for a possible early out-of-season surge of #RSV & other respiratory viruses . Join us on Thursday 15th July 13.00-14.30 to learn about pre-#PedsICU management.
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Recognising & managing #conflict between families & healthcare providers . *FREE* e-learning interactive training programme - just launched. ✔️Professional guidance.✔️Resources to support families.✔️Wellbeing support.
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Important piece of work on disagreements in the care of critically ill children. We are pleased that members had the opportunity to feed into this and encourage all in #PedsICU to read the review and its recommendations. Our response along with @RCPCH:
🙏Thank you to everyone who has helped to inform this work. 🔗Read the review now: #MakingEthicsMatter #bioethics #paediatrics #children #NICU #HealthCare #HealthResearch. 🧵4/4
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A reminder that our free webinar on transitioning from PICU to AICU is on tomorrow 23/2 at 12:30 PM on zoom. Excellent faculty and discussion. Registration in advance is necessary. Link below:. #PedsICU
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION OPEN NOW! . 34th Annual Scientific Meeting .13th - 14th October 2021 . Save the date!. Submission deadline 7th July 2021. Find out more & submit here: Register for conference updates here:
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Edinburgh, Scotland is the perfect backdrop for #PCCS2023! Experience the beauty of our city & warmth of our people while you network with fellow professionals. This year's theme is 'Communicate to Connect.' Register #PedsICU.@PICU_Scot @PCCU_Edinburgh
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Come and join the #PedsICU pre-conference workshops organised by @Comettransport and @PICULeicester for #PCCS22 Including a #cactus course , PICU retrieval , mobile ECMO , CRRT and music therapy in the PICU. Be quick, spaces limited and filling fast .
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So much going on in the world of UK & global #PedsICU #research!. Check out our latest blog from @pic_pram following last month's #PCCSSG meeting: @lyvonnetume @BarneyUoB @pus27. Next F2F meeting at #PCCS2023 in October - full info:
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Join the PCCS Nurse Educators' Group for an update on pathophysiology & management of children with #DKA on #PedsICU & in Level 1/2 #CriticalCare . Friday 1st April 13.30-15.00. Free to join live- registration: All welcome! . Recording free for members
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All set for a packed day of connecting & communicating about adolescent ecmo #PCCS2023 #PedsICU.@MarkGlasgowPICU @mirjanaxxx @DrJonLillie @GillianWylie9 @Betty_Hende @haval_sagar and all the team
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New @Ilcor_org recommendations for Post Cardiac Arrest Temperature Management in children . Actively control central temperature <37.5C. Inconclusive evidence to support/refute induced hypothermia vs normothermia . Full statement: . #PedsICU #cardiacarrest
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Congratulations to Dr Barney Scholefield - elected Chair of the PICS-SG. Professor Mark Peters will continue as Vice-Chair.
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Join us for our annual conference - October 13th & 14th hosted by the #PedsICU team @RMCH_Crit_Care @RMCHosp . Book before 16th September for early bird rates and access recordings of all sessions even if you can't attend in person. #PCCS21
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Third & final webinar in our #PCCSWellbeing series. Tuesday 30th March 2021 - 13.00. 'There is still hope': Perspectives from the #PedsICU front line during #COVID19 . Free registration & open to non-members: For membership info
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#PIMSTS #MISC UK Science and lessons for future #PedsICU research. Places still left!. #PCCSSG21 Day 1 Programme . Register for free. @pic_pram.@PicPod_Podcast @lizWWyld @NIHRresearch @BarneyUoB
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Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all our PICS members. We hope that 2018 is merry and bright.
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Our hearts go out to the people affected by the London fire. Thoughts with our PICU colleagues in the capital. We will all help if we can.
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With the earlier & greater than usual increase in #RSV & other respiratory illnesses in children impacting on #PedsICU capacity, we have worked alongside colleagues from across #ICU to contribute to @NHSEngland guidance on #nursing staffing:. @ICS_updates.
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Thank you Iain for this beautiful piece, summing up some of our daily difficulties. When to end a terminally ill child's life? It's an agonising decision | Healthcare Professionals Network | The Guardian
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Thank you to the Nottingham team for a splendid conference. See highlights below in their final newsletter. Well done #PICSNotts2017
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One monumental day.9 hours.400 tweets.1,000,000 impressions.🥂.#One_million_impressions.#EPCCS20 .#PedsICU.@PICSociety . @PhysioGates .@BarneyUoB .@pic_pram .@finegoulden .@aakashdeeparora .@lyvonnetume .@Dr_HirenMehta .@docwt .@PICSNurses .@pccsatg .@PICStrainees
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Countdown: just a few days before the #PCCS21 Annual Science Meet begins. 13th-14th Oct 2021. Book now: watch live OR after the event. #PedsICU & #PedsCICU.@BarneyUoB @pus27 @pic_pram @PICSociety @Playfor @lyvonnetume @DrPeterMarc
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Interested in the experiences of #nurses working in #PedsICU? . Join us for the second in our series of #wellbeing webinars - Thursday 10th February 12.00-13.00. Free to join: Recordings available to PCCS members after the event
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The dates for our annual Spring UK @PICSociety #PedsICU research group meeting are out! Hope to see you (virtually) at the #PCCS-SG (formally PICS-SG!). #SAVETHEDATE May 11th & 12th. #clinicaltrials #newideas #collaboration @BarneyUoB
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