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Fiona Metcalfe

@fionamet.bsky.social
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Lead nurse for Neonatal surgery Chairperson for National neonatal surgical interest group (NNSIG) Professional nurse advocate (PNA)

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Fiona Metcalfe @fionamet.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
I’m looking forward to the SIGNEC2025 conference this week. Esteemed experts sharing current evidence and recommendations for care for NEC and neonates. I’m honoured to represent @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social @neonatalsurgery.bsky.social to support discussion around neonatal QI and innovation
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Neonatal surgery SIG @neonatalsurgery.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
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Neonatal surgery SIG @neonatalsurgery.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
SPECIAL OFFER: 1-3rd may only. SIGNEC conference, . 50% discount for online registration 15% for face to face delegates gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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Registration - SIGNEC 2025
SIGNEC 2025 invites neonatologists, paediatricians, surgeons, nurses, dieticians, transfusion medicine specialists, epidemiologists, basic science researchers, trainees and other healthcare profession...
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Neonatal surgery SIG @neonatalsurgery.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Interesting article on NEC and surgical decision making. Not easy or standardised fn.bmj.com/content/earl...
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Surgeons and neonatologists views about surgical decision-making in necrotising enterocolitis
Objective To understand why surgical decision-making in necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is challenging and to explore what is required to optimise this. Design Three semi-structured in-person focus g...
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Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
We are very grateful to The Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust for supporting our crucial work to prioritise the well-being of neonatal nurses. Katie Gallagher, our Chair, recently attended a celebration event to receive a cheque from the Trust- photograph below.
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Neonatal surgery SIG @neonatalsurgery.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
We have our next webinar on 14th May. Expert talks on patient/family journey with Oesophageal atresia and TOF. We are also launching our OA best practice standards. nna.org.uk/product/trac...
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Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Oesophageal Atresia Best Practice Standards Wednesday 14th May 09:30-1 - Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA)
Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Oesophageal Atresia Best Practice Standards
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Neonatal surgery SIG @neonatalsurgery.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Great attendance at our meeting today. First expert speaker, Dr. Susan Hill, now talking on Short bowel syndrome.
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Neena Modi @neenamodi1.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Delighted to link up @neonatalsurgery.bsky.social @fionamet.bsky.social & we’d love to discuss @collaborate-rct.bsky.social with you; a 2-randomisation adaptive RCT to reduce severe NEC & improve cognitive outcomes for extremely preterm babies www.imperial.ac.uk/neonatal-dat...
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Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Join us on 25th April 2025 for the NNSIG Bi-annual meeting! This is the biannual NNSIG meeting (hybrid) to bring together those who work with and care for surgical neonates. Book your online place here: bit.ly/3Ewb9G1 Book your face-to-face place here: bit.ly/3GaRFaI #neonatalsurgery
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Fiona Metcalfe @fionamet.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Come join our neonatal surgical SIG bi-annual meeting. nna.org.uk/product/nnsi... nna.org.uk/product/nnsi... Includes talks: 1. Tom Watson – radiology consultant – use of ultrasound in diagnosing malrotation/volvulus 2. Arun Kelly – Neonatal/Paediatric surgeon, GOSH. Diagnosing surgical neonates.
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