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James Bruce
@jimmibruce.bsky.social
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist Critical Care Rehabilitation. Bristol Royal Infirmary. @ics_updates Intensive Care Society AHP PAG + SW England critical care network
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SOA26 abstracts are open! 📣

Abstracts are at the heart of our State of the Art Congress, so if you're presenting:

• New research
• Quality improvement
• Early career work
• An educational talk

There's a place for you at #SOA26

Deadline: 23 Jan 2026

For more: bit.ly/SOA26Abstract

#IntensiveCare
October 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Great session exploring the AHP capability framework at #SOA25
Loads of ideas and excellent work happening
Great to be part of this session with the ICS physio and AHP PAGs!
@ics-updates.bsky.social
July 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Work in UK ICU coming to #SOA2025 Come and meet your AHP professional advisory group #OT #SLT #Dietetics #odp #CCscientist @ics-updates.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
@ics-updates.bsky.social #SOA2025 app out now - if your coming get downloading 📱 👍
June 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Yesterday was a fun day. UK ICU ECMO national conference. Bring and share education and updates. AHP representation (physio, OT and SLT) and a patient story which was powerful. More please team ECMO. @ics-updates.bsky.social #ECMO @theacprc.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Thread for those new to BlueSky. First of all, welcome. It feels like a safer space, doesn’t it? But also perhaps a bit disorienting initially? Here’s some tips for getting your bearings.
November 13, 2024 at 5:59 PM
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We've got 10 days to go! 🥳

We’re counting down to #SOA25 with insights from Consultant Physiotherapist @emaswingwood.bsky.social.

Hear what she’s most looking forward to at this year’s congress — from the plenaries to the posters.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.
➡️ bit.ly/SOA25
June 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
@ics-updates.bsky.social @david-mcwilliams.bsky.social delivering the results of the NCEPOD study on rehabilitation and recovery after critical illness- come and find out more at #SOA25
June 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Augmenting enteral protein during critical illness showed no significant benefit in patient survival or hospital-free days.

by Summers MJ, Chapple LS (...) Deane AM et 17 al. in JAMA #MedSky

👉 get more here

📖 read the article:
Augmented Enteral Protein During Critical Illness
This randomized clinical trial examines whether augmenting enteral protein increases days alive and free from hospitalization in critically ill patients.
jamanetwork.com
June 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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🚨AHPs 🚨Come and join us at #SOA2025 @ics-updates.bsky.social annual conference to discuss how you have used the ICS capability framework. Bring and share or just steal top tips 💥 @emaswingwood.bsky.social @allainaeden.bsky.social @becky-h.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
For all working in cardiac ❤️ ICUs this patient guide post aortic dissection is a must. In hospital, early discharge and back home info. Great section for families. 🎩 off @ics-updates.bsky.social #vascularsociety #SCTS
June 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Lovely simple overview of dermatomes and myotomes of the Upperlimb 💪- a nice reference point for all new to Upperlimb assessment @criticalcareot.bsky.social @ics-updates.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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New report out today!
A review of the quality of rehabilitation care after an ICU admission: ncepod.org.uk/2025icur.html @Davido744 @BACCNUK @ICS_updates
@theRCOT @thecsp @BDA_Dietitians @rcgp
@RCSLT @FICMNews
@ICUsteps @UKCCNA
@RCoANews @GeriSoc @hqip.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 5:50 AM
🚨AHPs 🚨Come and join us at #SOA2025 @ics-updates.bsky.social annual conference to discuss how you have used the ICS capability framework. Bring and share or just steal top tips 💥 @emaswingwood.bsky.social @allainaeden.bsky.social @becky-h.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
@ics-updates.bsky.social #icuweek2025 MDT focus on patient wardround - getting the best input for our complex patients
June 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Working in ICU maybe visit Birmingham in July? Maybe something interesting? @ics-updates.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Congratulations to our Transition Fellows! 👏

We have been awarded £122k to support researchers from groups and professions underrepresented in NIHR to develop fellowship applications.
bit.ly/4kzF4xr

@bristoluni.bsky.social @charlotte-crisp.bsky.social @jimmibruce.bsky.social
Bristol BRC awarded £122k for career development of underrepresented groups - Bristol Biomedical Research Centre
The Bristol BRC has been awarded £122,000 to support researchers from groups and professions underrepresented in NIHR to develop fellowship applications. With this award, Bristol BRC are supporting si...
bit.ly
March 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
ETT and trache ICU Skills capabilities pop quiz 🫁💨today for our ICU Occupational Therapists 💚 1) read the guidance 2) join me for a practice quiz @criticalcareot.bsky.social @ics-updates.bsky.social #icurehab
December 5, 2024 at 4:33 PM
@CriticalCareOT we are not PLAYING a game. We are assessing standing balance 🧍core control 💪🏽 coordination concentration 🧠 problem solving language 🗣️ recall +social engagement. We don’t play games we ASSESS function via activity 💥 @ICS_updates @theRCOT @UWEBristol @uhbwNHS
November 21, 2024 at 8:12 PM
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We are excited to share that the new Allied Health Professions (AHP) Critical Care Capability Framework is now live and ready to use.

Have a look at the framework and share your thoughts with us!

bit.ly/AHPCapability
September 3, 2024 at 11:46 AM
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#SOA25 is here!

We are excited to launch #SOA25 – the perfect opportunity to network and learn with your peers.

Join us at the ICC in Birmingham from 1-3 July 2025 – tickets are now live.

Find out more about we have in store below- don’t miss out!

bit.ly/SOA25
November 7, 2024 at 1:35 PM
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Abstract submissions for ePosters and Oral presentations are open!

This is your chance to stimulate debate, share knowledge and enhance your own portfolio and presentation skills.

To see the full submission guidance, follow the link below!

bit.ly/eposters25
November 11, 2024 at 2:27 PM
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Thanks for your support @biainfection.bsky.social

There are many circumstances where glove use is unnecessary - let's tackle on of the biggest environmental hotspots in hospital.
Great to see @ics-updates.bsky.social here 👋

We are supporting the ICS Gloves Off in Critical Care Campaign. Easy to use implementation guide
Tips to get started:
🧤Read the guidance
🧤Discuss it during the critical care WR
🧤Find a trainee looking for a project

ics.ac.uk/membership/s...
Gloves Off in Critical Care
ics.ac.uk
November 13, 2024 at 9:57 AM
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In for a penny!

Have just joined, but can't waste an opportunity to highlight our *wonderful* upcoming 2nd #CriticalCare #Rehabilitation Conference - taking place on 29th November!

Follow bit.ly/48Mcrrd for tickets 🖥 or in-👦)!

Shares (nomenclature?!) welcome!

#IntensiveCare #ICU #PICS #ICURehab
November 11, 2024 at 10:23 PM