Let's talk about the equipment we use when we decide to intubate our patients. Some understanding of their features is helpful.

A new series which I am hoping to provide weekly taken from the livestreams I am running across social media- this weeks topic- why do we intubate our patients?

A new series which I am hoping to provide weekly taken from the livestreams I am running across social media- this weeks topic- the basic ventilator screen. Lets go through some of those buttons.

A new series which I am hoping to provide weekly taken from the livestreams I am running across social media- this weeks topic- Peak and Plateau Pressures. What are they and why does it matter?

Catherine presented recently at the BACCN conference discussing some of the issues our patients have when they leave the intensive care and how we might help.

Tell me who you are and where you work- Paediatric Nurse Consultant What is your background- Paediatirc nurse Why did you decide to go into advanced practice- Career options limited, spotted job opportunity What was your biggest struggle during your training- academia and developing clinical knowledge What was the part you found less difficult than you thought you would- Adapting into the clinical role Give one question you would ask at interview- What is their enthusiasm for advanced practice. Name one resource you have found most useful- Don't forget the bubbles website Who do you admire most professionally.- Katie Barnes- developed advanced practice framework

Tell me who you are and where you work- Medicine/renal What is your background- Paramedic Why did you decide to go into advanced practice- Longevity for career. Opportunities limited in para medicine What was your biggest struggle during your training- Belief and role transition. Dis jointed learning

What was the part you found less difficult than you thought you would- clinical examination and procedures Give one question you would ask at interview- would ask the interviewers how they were going support the 4 pillars Name one resource you have found most useful- social media/podcasts/journal Who do you admire most professionally.- Jerry Mortimer, now a lecturer, but always very inspirational