Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) keeps blood circulating during cardiac arrest until a defibrillator or paramedics arrive. Bystander CPR dramatically improves survival.
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
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
Providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during a cardiac emergency can be an unsettling and even traumatic experience. As CPR training becomes more prevalent in schools, it’s crucial that we understand the potential psychological impact on children and teens. I am part of a new research study from King’s College London that aims to explore the experiences … Read more