Good ICUsteps Edinburgh support meeting on 7 April.
Topics: Our journey to ICU and how we are now; World Delirium Day and delirium, colour coding on ICU notes to signify "handle patient with care"; going back to ICU; jumpy legs; fear of dentists and what we're looking forward to.

Post-intensive care syndrome is a potential consequence of critical care: can intensivists afford to look away? - Intensive Care Medicine Intensive Care Medicine -

Stefan Schaller

From #PICS&Rehab of #ESICM:
Survival is not enough. Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) affects patients and families long after ICU discharge, with lasting physical, cognitive, and psychological consequences.

Can intensivists afford to look away?
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Post-intensive care syndrome is a potential consequence of critical care: can intensivists afford to look away? - Intensive Care Medicine Intensive Care Medicine -

Stefan Schaller

Publication from the #PICS&Rehab Section of #ESICM: Intensive care is entering a new era.
Survival is not enough. Post-intensive care syndrome is a potential consequence of critical care: can intensivists afford to look away?
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#ICUThoughtForToday: Recovery takes time and patience

#ICUThoughtForToday: You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore to be happy. Take a moment to appreciate today

#ICUThoughtForToday: Take a small step towards a positive change you want to see in society

Prescription for wellbeing: a dose of fresh air Laura White, Walking Network Manager Social prescribing is when doctors and health professionals refer people to activities, groups, and services in their community. This could be volunteering, garden...

Walking Scotland @walking_scot

Our Walking and Wheeling Survey found that 13% of people walk or wheel at least several times a week from formal referral or prescription by a health professional.

Walking as a social prescription.

Read more: walkingscotland.org.uk/prescription...

Dr Mark Williamson @markwilliamson

I love this insight from the science of ‘behavioural activation’. We don’t need to wait for motivation before taking action. Changing what we do changes how we feel

Tom Duffin Photography @TomDuffinPhotos

Golden light at sunset tonight in Edinburgh

NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian

All members of the public can nominate an NHS Lothian health worker to be their Health Hero before nominations close on Friday 17 April 2026💙

Nominate them here: ow.ly/Glrt50QvOpa

Mark Hudson @MarkThomHudson

Making ICU less scary for those in the beds and by their sides. It’s easy to underestimate the importance of this work, the more we can make family feel welcome the more they can support the patient in recovering. When family is present and focused they reduce delirium

Improving Critical Illness Recovery in the ICU and Beyond

Hopkins ICU Rehab @icurehab

Improving ICU patient outcomes via #ICUrehab & post ICU follow up

@DrDaleNeedham & Dr Ann Parker from @HopkinsPCCM
With @HopkinsMedicine @icurehab program & PACT clinic

hopkinsmedicine.org/news/article...

Art in the Gart @artinthegart
Abbey Road, Gartnavel Royal Hospital today
@NHSGGC @GCHSCP

Snoopy @snoopyb047

Make peace not war 🙏

Snoopy @snoopyb047

Things will be better, just wait snoopy

This Is My Glasgow @is_glasgow
The Duke is coneless ... I repeat, the Duke is coneless ... this is not a drill ... Can all available Guardians of the Cone please report to their assigned posts as soon as possible to rectify the situation.

#glasgow #dukeofwellington #roadcone #glasgowhumour

ICUSteps Edinburgh at Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Event Stirling 3 March 26

ICUSteps Edinburgh at World Delirium Day 11 March 26

Good ICUsteps Edinburgh support meeting on 3 March.
Topics: Our journey to ICU and how we are now; delirium and flashbacks; what a weird journey it is without signposts; good days and bad days; guilty about the effect on family and friends; and what we're looking forward to.

Patients and Families Overview What is delirium? The word “delirium” is used to describe a severe state of confusion. People with delirium cannot think clearly, have trouble paying attention, have a hard time understanding what is ...

Alasdair MacLullich @A_MacLullich

I don't know if you have had the chance to visit this website icudelirium.org/patients-and... If not you might find it helpful at least in seeing what others have experienced that will overlap with your own experience.

Dr Mark Williamson @markwilliamson

To cheer yourself up, try cheering someone else up #RandomActsOfKindnessDay

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
If you're B- or O- this is *your* time. Stocks are lower than we'd like, and you have it in you to make a real difference to patients in Scotland. Make your appointment to give blood this week at scotblood.co.uk or call us on 0345 90 90 999 (Mon-Fri, 9-5)

Alasdair MacLullich @A_MacLullich

A family told me recently: He was sharp as a tack on Monday. By Wednesday he didn't know my name. This is not dementia. Dementia does not appear in 48 hours. This speed of change is delirium. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 "𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠'𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭," 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩?

Scottish Government @scotgov

We are making it easier for people to get urgent care, while easing pressure on GP practices and hospitals. The first GP walk-in service has opened, as part of a pilot programme which will see 15 established across Scotland. Find out more t.co/yIjC7n2cvG

#ICUThoughtForToday: Take a moment to be proud of yourself for surviving the days that felt impossible

Tom Duffin Photography @TomDuffinPhotos

Extraordinary Light in Harrison Park earlier today. Sometimes the light just changes...and then EVERYTHING changes. There are still a few minutes of daylight left to get out and see if something similar happens around sunset. #Edinburgh

Tom Duffin Photography @TomDuffinPhotos

The top of the Waverley Steps - imagine coming up to see this as your first ever view of Edinburgh

From Recovery to Generosity: Former Patient, Callum, Raises Thousands to Help Improve Experience for Others - NHS Lothian Charity Callum has raised an outstanding £8,363.52, which will go towards creating a more welcoming environment for patients recovering from neurological surgery.

NHS Lothian Charity

Callum raised an amazing £8,363.52 to help improve areas for neurological patients. He said: "I owe my life to the Royal Infirmary and the DCN especially. The people who work there are a true credit to the NHS." Read the full story: nhslothiancharity.org/case-study/c...

William Hulbert Photography @WLH1972

A visual feast at the river #reflections #colours #Peace t.co/cTbniIQyBB

Tom Duffin Photography @TomDuffinPhotos

Streets of Edinburgh in the rain #Edinburgh #Scotland