Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has received three handheld ultrasound devices, thanks to a grant from the Eastern Kentucky Healthcare Preparedness Coalition, a division of the Kentucky Department for Public Health. One of the new handheld devices will be utilized in the PMC Emergency Department (ED) and the other two in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
In both departments, time can be of the utmost importance when diagnosing and treating critically ill patients. Having these handheld devices readily available at the bedside can give physicians nearly instant results.
“The PMC ED serves as the first line of aid in a health crisis or trauma situation,” explained PMC Director of Emergency Services Dale Morton. “Our physicians can carry this ultrasound device in their pockets, giving them the opportunity to see images of a patient’s lungs, heart or abdomen more quickly than with a traditional ultrasound machine.”
31 December 2020
A host of personnel across the armed forces have been recognised, including those who showed exemplary dedication during the Coronavirus pandemic. From providing essential workers with greater access to Covid-19 tests, to nursing care and providing logistical support across the four corners of the UK, the honours list praises the exceptional leadership, commitment and professionalism across the military this year.
The recognition follows a thank you from the Prime Minister last week who praised the Armed Forces for coming to the aid of the whole nation in the battle against the pandemic. He also praised their ongoing work across the globe to keep Britain safe during the festive season.
Herculean effort to minimise cross-infection of covid inside Teesside hospital
Dr Richard Cree has given an insight into how the hospital attempts to prevent the spread of coid-19 within its wards
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Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice A doctor working in intensive care has detailed how herculean efforts are being made to minimise the risk of cross-infection of coronavirus at James Cook Hospital.
239 people with Covid-19 are being treated in Irish hospitals this morning.
It s a slight increase on yesterday s total and shows a 20 percent increase on last week s total.
As of last night, there were 31 people with Covid 19 being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital, none of them in ICU.
Last night there were 28 people with the disease in Critical Care Units across the country, none of them in Letterkenny.
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