Dealing with sudden death of the emergency patient.
Year: 1986
Type: article
Abstract: A sudden, unexpected death or impending death is a crisis for the patient, family and emergency department staff. The emergency physician has several responsibilities. These include attempting to stabilize the patient's condition, relieving pain and discomfort, and deciding whether to initiate resuscitation for patients suffering cardiac arrest or terminal illness. The physician must also be sensitive to the psychological needs of the patient and family. It is important for emergency physicians to understand their own emotional reactions, as well as those of other emergency team members.
Source: PubMed Central
Author: G J Ordog
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W144370436