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Paediatric Arrest: But What About the Parents?

What does it mean for parents to be present during their child’s resuscitation? Natalie May explores parental and staff perspectives, communication during cardiac arrest and the importance of supporting both families and the clinical team after a difficult case.

Little white lies in the resus room – St.Emlyn’s

By Simon Carley / September 18, 2012

What should we say before intubating someone who may never regain consciousness? Through a hypothetical major-burns case, Simon Carley explores honesty, reassurance and the opportunity for final conversations, asking whether comforting words serve the patient and family or the resuscitation team.

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