Key Takeaways The period of waking is full of uncertainty and confusion for the cardiac arrest survivor and their loved ones. When talking to your loved one as they wake up, speak to them slowly and gently, tell them who you are, where they are, and what is happening....
Key Takeaways Be honest with your child. Tell them what you know and what you don’t know. Don’t be afraid to show your child that you are sad and that expressing sadness by crying is okay and natural. Make sure your child knows that they are not to blame. Take time...
Key Takeaways Providing CPR, namely chest compressions, gives people experiencing cardiac arrest the very best chance of survival. The benefits of CPR clearly outweigh any potential harm. Providing CPR may leave you feeling distressed. If you experience acute stress,...
How do I understand what’s happening to my loved one during CPR? Many questions that families who witnessed their loved ones’ cardiac arrest have are experiential. They involve what they felt, saw, and heard. One way to support healing is to get an understanding...
I feel terrible and lost. Is that expected? Humans are not like power switches that can turn “on” one moment and “off” the next. As the body begins to shut down, many things happen. The human body is made up of millions of cells, and not all cells and organs stop...
