Performing CPR during a medical crisis can be traumatic, even when the person survives. The emotional after effects linger, despite the relief of recovery. For many, the trauma transforms into a form of PTSD. What is the best way to manage the aftermath when lifesaving efforts leave you scarred? Reliving the Crisis After going through … Read more
Cardiac arrest is a harrowing and life-changing experience, one that no one should have to endure. Yet, for those who defy the odds and survive, the journey ahead can be just as daunting as the initial ordeal. A groundbreaking study, published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing in 2018, has shed remarkable light on the … Read more
Sharing my story feels therapeutic. It helps to talk. Talking is what helped me to eventually process what happened. As part of my initial processing, I searched for stories I could relate to. A lot of things I came across, such as articles about CPR on a loved one, often had happy endings. It didn’t … Read more