And we must not forget that the of those people who get #COVID19
7.8% get pulmonary embolism
11.2% get a DVT
23% admitted to ITU get clots
1.6% will have a stroke
30% get low platelets
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@PHE_uk have put together a very clear information leaflet for patients and staff team. Very helpful to share
as part of the discussion with patients on #CovidVaccine
Today has felt tough, not really sure why. Is the 5 weeks of adrenaline in #Covid_19 wearing off, are homeschooling & new normal sinking in? I've kept coming back to these #wisewords today.
🌳 Acceptance
🎶 Find your rhythm
👨👩👧👧 Tribe
🤣 Humour
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🌳Acceptance: we're in this for a long, hard slog, life has changed, so when it does get you down don't be surprised. Concentrate on those things you can control & affect and take joy in these.
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🎶Find your rhythm: exercise, time with family, walking in the fresh air, just sitting and doing nothing. Be strict with yourself in the ‘off time’ to resist the gravitational pull of your workstation. Otherwise we will #burnout.
😷PPE
💊Antibiotics
🛡️Contacting shielding & vulnerable patients
❤️Conversations for treatment escalation
🩺Patients not accessing care when they need it
Some of my best picks for the week ahead
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PPE @PHE_uk@AoMRC:
Where sustained transmission of #COVID19 & contact with patient not currently possible/confirmed it’s 🧤apron, fluid resistant mask & eye protection. So, for all face to face contacts.
Across the country GPs are working flat out behind the scenes to prepare as best they can for #COVID19. On Monday morning we start a new way of working.
Here's my pick of the most helpful support resources so far.....