“I used #PoCUS to perform a distal Sciatic nerve block for a patient who had a mid shaft Tibio-Fibula fracture Mbarara Referral Hospital ED” Thanks to FUJIFILM Sonosite for the loaner US Machine.
Margriet Greidanus Prisca M.Kizito Justine Athieno FUJIFILM SonositeEurope @sonosite_anz AFEM President Emergency Medicine- Mbarara University.

#POCUS being used to differentiate causes of shock in Mbarara Uganda. Thanks to FUJIFILM Sonosite for the loaner machine! It is being used daily for capacity building and to provide improved patient care. FUJIFILM Sonosite FUJIFILM X/GFX USA The African Federation for Emergency Medicine AFEM President Emergency Medicine- Mbarara University Emergency Care Society of Uganda PoCUS FOAMed

Using #POCUS to do nerve blocks in Mbarara, Uganda. Thanks to FUJIFILM Sonosite for the loaner machine! It is being used daily for capacity building and to provide improved patient care. Fujifilm FUJIFILM SonositeEurope @sonosite_anz Emergency Care Society of Uganda AFEM President The African Federation for Emergency Medicine GEC

Emergency Care Society of Uganda #ECU22 Through partnerships Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University Ministry of Health- Uganda were able to support Regional EMS Coordination in 6 regions, training in triage, ED documentation and transfer of critical patients Seed Global Health Enabel in Uganda KOFIH Uganda Office Emergency Medicine- Mbarara University Wasukira B. Sulaiman; MBChB, MPH(c). Kenneth Bagonza Annet Alenyo Ngabirano

Humbled to be part of the #ECU22 conference delegates. We were graced by the PS Ministry of Health- Uganda Dr. Diana Atwine
'Together for emergency care'
#ECU22 Seed Global Health Emergency Medicine- Mbarara University
Makerere University BonaventureAhaisibwe Mbarara University

#ECU22 Plenary:Dr DrJosephNgonzi Dean, FOM Mbarara University-sustainability of a new academic program: *Leadership and mentorship, *Transformative partnerships, *Remain relevant/impactful to the community Ministry of Health- Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports - Uganda GEC AAPU Malteser International Emergency Medicine- Mbarara University

POCUS training at Emergency Care conference #ECU22 in Mbarara Uganda.Thanks @sonosite for the loaner machine! Perhaps it could stay in Mbarara? This provides life saving care and capacity building. SonoSim, Inc FUJIFILM SonositeEurope Society of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (SPOCUS) PoCUS FOAMed Global Health Progress CAEP Women in Emergency Medicine

“To whom much is given, much is expected” Dr. Diana Atwine Emergency Care Society of Uganda #ECU22 . As EM care providers, we have been gifted and a lot is expected of us to make a difference in patients live in emergency.

The afternoon pre-conference workshops were also lit thanks to @AGNF_intl for making it possible and the facilitators of #BLS Emergency Care Courses Uganda Peter Kavuma and #proceduralskills Kenneth Bagonza @DrAndrewFlanery Justine Athieno #ECU22 Emergency Care Society of Uganda Association of Anesthesiologists of Uganda

Day 2 #ecu22 💥✨💥 it's fireworks rebranded.
The beautiful glow, the burning desire of togetherness, the roar of hope, the pride of the nation and the absolute fight for greater milestone.

Our Partners presence is in tandem with this year's theme: Together For Emergency Care.
@AGNF_intl Seed Global Health Enabel in Uganda Malteser International KOFIH Uganda Office Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University St. Francis Hospital Nsambya Lubaga Hospital

Leaning How to create patient safety in our medical systems. Six questions to ask ourselves. Emergency Care Conference 2022, Mbarara Uganda #ECU22 #healthcare #emergencymedicine #patientsafety

Excited to be at the second Emergency Care Conference 2022 hosted by the Emergency Care Society of Uganda. Emergency Medicine- Mbarara University Emergency Care Society of Uganda The African Federation for Emergency Medicine Mbarara University

If one wants a view that opposes that of @alberta_UCP & one that is based on evidence, listen to this piece (bit.ly/2VmH4zG Calgary Eyeopener). Time modifiers (18$)=reduced ED visits ($700) and hospital admission ($8000). #ABdocs4patients Brad Bahler Alberta Medical Association (AMA)

“The response to my carefully crafted letter from the Minister, from Mr. Ellis, from Mr. Kenney? Outside of a single dismissive comment by Mr. Shandro on Twitter, deafening silence.” dredles.com/2020/02/23/sta…

Tyler Shandro 🇺🇦 Alberta Health Services Check the dates:

#ABdocs4patients #AbLeg

Tyler Shandro 🇺🇦 Alberta Health What has changed since 2013 Tyler Shandro 🇺🇦?Fee Changes for MDs (%)
2011-0
2012-0
2013-0
2014-2.5
2015-2.5
2016-1.1
2017-1.0
2018-0
2019-0
2020*
NOTE:
*Government's own #s peg the impact of their proposals to be at least a 7% CUT in yr 1 and another 3.4% CUT in yr 2 #ABdocs4patients

'Governments come and go, but the AMA has represented physicians and patients in this province for 114 years. Make no mistake, we aren’t going anywhere.'
- AMA President Dr. Christine Molnar on remaining united during challenging times. albertadoctors.org/services/media…

Physician Spending Fact: The amount that Alberta spends on its physicians (just under 23% of total health care budget) is consistent with what other provinces spend on physicians. 1/5

The relationship between patients and physicians is unique and sometimes needs time. That’s why #complexmodifiers were created, not only for #chronicdisease patients but also for any patient who needs extra time with their physician. (1/10)