Key Takeaways Many cardiac arrest survivors struggle with issues around what happened, views on life and death, and how to make sense of the world. If you are having a difficult time or feeling overwhelmed, it may be helpful to talk to someone. This may be a counselor...
Key Takeaways Cardiac arrest is a life-threatening condition in which the heart suddenly stops beating normally, and blood flow to the brain and important organs is compromised, causing the person to stop breathing and lose consciousness. When cardiac arrest happens,...
Key Takeaways You will have many care team members, procedures, treatments, and inpatient floors with different levels of care during your hospital stay after cardiac arrest. Your care team will individualize treatment and recovery plans for you. Daily care plans and...
Key Takeaways Your hospital care team will include doctors, nurses, rehabilitation experts, care managers, and social workers. It may be challenging to keep track of who you meet and what role they play in your care. Write down questions or concerns so you remember to...
Key Takeaways Your time in the ICU may be overwhelming and raise questions, as there will be multiple machines, monitors, tubes, and catheters attached to your loved one. Your loved one may not require all of them, depending on how sick they are and their specific...
