Speech & Language Therapist, special interest in ICU & Trauma. Views are my own.
Wallingford, England
Joined May 2020
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Charlie Macdonald retweeted
@Swallacesl31246 stresses that we shouldn’t only be using Phagenyx as a treatment of post-extubation dysphagia, but considering it EARLY as a preventative measure for desensitisation
🧠💪🏼
Charlie Macdonald retweeted
Unfortunately due to personal reasons I wasn't able to attend in person, but I'm very proud to see proof of my poster being displayed at @ICS_updates #SOA24 🎊
Thanks for another year of varied and interesting content. I'm looking forward to SOA25!
Charlie Macdonald retweeted
Appreciate that @RBH_SALT always strive to push clinical development and new skills 👏🏻 Loved the first day of theory training for RCSLT tracheostomy competencies led by our fantastic @SarahLouSLT1 @CharlieMacSALT 🗣️
Charlie Macdonald retweeted
“Chronic underfunding has resulted in crisis level speech and language therapy provision meaning people aren’t getting the expert rehabilitation to speak, communicate, process information, eat, drink and swallow,” says lead author and RCSLT advisor Camilla Dawson.
#longcovid
A recent paper from Dawson et al found "swallow, communication, voice and cognitive problems were prevalent post hospitalisation for #COVID19 ", read the full cohort study here: bit.ly/451BOlK @camillacdawson
Charlie Macdonald retweeted
It’s been amazing to see this treatment work and so quickly too! The patient was extremely happy to be able to eat and drink again. Excited to treat the next patient @CharlieMacSALT
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Charlie Macdonald retweeted
Amazing to see the @Phagenesis phagenyx dysphagia therapy in action with our Stroke SLT lead @vicky_colbourne and ICU SLT lead @Charlie23086154 leading the way @RBNHSFT @RBH_SALT @kiru_nagaratnam – at Reading, England
Charlie Macdonald retweeted
Instead of Twitter whinging about lack of awareness of AAC and the SLT role, I decided to do something about it and whipped up a quick infographic! (Not like I'm on annual leave or anything... 🙈)
Feedback is very welcome (especially for any typos I've missed)!
Charlie Macdonald retweeted
Excited to share my 4th #PhD study: 💬 Defining effective #communication for #criticallyill patients with an #artificalairway!💬
Many thanks to the superb expert panel & person with lived experience who made this possible! #ICURehab (50 days free access) sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Charlie Macdonald retweeted
@Physio_Sydney and the team at Royal Berks Hospital on why they are striking today #CSP4FairPay #WithNHSStaff @withnhsstaff @CSPsouthcentral 🙌👏
Charlie Macdonald retweeted
So proud of all my fellow physio colleagues for striking tomorrow… led brilliantly by our csp rep @Physio_Sydney 🌈. Sorry I can’t join you but know that I fully support you all 💙. Patients deserve so much more 🙏
I’m striking tomorrow to protect our current and future work force. Staff retention and recruitment is at an all time low. We are unable to provide the care and rehab to our patients that we know they need. Something needs to change ASAP #CSP4FairPay
Charlie Macdonald retweeted
We have a brilliant opportunity to work with @RBH_SALT in a new B7 Acute Team Lead role. We are an amazing supportive team (I may be biased 😉) with a range of clinical specialists who prioritise your well-being and learning & development. DM for a chat 😀
royalberkshire.nhs.uk/work-w…
Welcome to the team T.O.M! Used twice for patient education on first day on unit 👍💪 #tracheostomyTOM #passymuir @RBH_SALT
ICU Trust of the Year award! Well done RBH. Feeling very lucky to work with such a great team!
Charlie Macdonald retweeted
November's edition of our newsletter is out!
We hear from Network Speech & Language Therapists, celebrate the achievements of our units & share our Foundation and Adult Critical Care course updates!
Read: bit.ly/3WWxUY0
Sign up: bit.ly/3zgM6im
#criticalcare
Charlie Macdonald retweeted
Fantastic article providing clarity about voice restoration post trache. PMV, cuff deflation, ACV etc
SALT input essential for #Survivorship #HumanisationofICU
‘Getting your voice back is like being part of the human race again’ #ICURehabDay22 @s_leighslt
journals.sagepub.com/doi/ful…
Charlie Macdonald retweeted
We are pleased to announce our next webinar!
“Practical PMV: Facts, Myths and Trouble-shooting”
Our expert panel are here to talk all things PMV and answer your questions - join us!
Thurs 23rd September 13:30 till 14:30
zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
Charlie Macdonald retweeted
Introducing our new Speech and Language Therapy Pillar! ✨bit.ly/SLT_Pillar✨
We worked with an expert group of #SLTs across the UK to produce this resource, which aims to support the professional development of SLTs working in ICU & has been endorsed by @RCSLT & @FICMNews
