The Outcomes of Family Witnessed Resuscitation
Madilyn Dennington
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing
The Outcomes of Family Witnessed Resuscitation The idea of family presence during resuscitation is not a new concept, but it still remains controversial with no widespread implementations through out the medical community. A family presence during resuscitation is becoming more popular with healthcare providers but still is not accepted by all healthcare providers. The risk and benefits are often debated when deciding if the family should be present. Despite the few negative outcomes associated with family witnessed resuscitation, they are outweighed by the positive outcomes. Family
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Obviously, the patient remains the sole priority during a situation of this magnitude, but providing a comfortable environment to not only the patient but also anyone else who may present is part of the job as well. Although it may sometimes be painful to watch a family member who is suffering, just their presence alone can bring peace of mind to the patient by reminding them that they are not alone through a scary process. A family presence during resuscitation has become more accepted by families, contributes to an improved level of comfort for the patient, and it pushes the medical professional to act quickly and correctly. It may not be true for every family, but it is important that patients do not feel abandoned in their time of need and also that members of the family feel that they were there for their loved ones. The presence of family during resuscitation is beneficial for the patient and it encourages the medical professional to strictly follow …show more content…
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Nurses are both blessed and cursed to be with patients from the very first moments of life until their final breath. With those last breaths, each patient leaves someone behind. How do nurses handle the loss and grief that comes along with patients dying? How do they help the families and loved ones of deceased patients? Each person, no matter their background, must grieve the death of a loved one, but there is no right way to grieve and no two people will have the same reaction to death.
The nursing discipline embodies a whole range of skills and abilities that are aimed at maximizing one’s wellness by minimizing harm. As one of the most trusted professions, we literally are some’s last hope and last chance to thrive in life; however, in some cases we may be the last person they see on earth. Many individuals dream of slipping away in a peaceful death, but many others leave this world abruptly at unexpected times. I feel that is a crucial part to pay attention to individuals during their most critical and even for some their last moments and that is why I have peaked an interest in the critical care field. It is hard to care for someone who many others have given up on and how critical care nurses go above and beyond the call
Treating the patient and family as one, can have improved outcomes, decrease hospital stays, increased patient satisfaction, and improved reimbursements for the hospital. Developing a relationship with not only the patient, but family as well, can pay off in the long run by providing better communication, better quality of care, and trust. The patient and family can be strong advocates for improved performance improvement efforts. Including family in the treatment of the patient treats the “whole” patient through their hospitalization. Involving the family can enhance the patients care.
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Involvement of the family is a big part of the collaboration and also with patient-centered care. Family at that moment may have in site information that the patient isn’t sharing
...to communicate with your patient in order for them to be updated with their family’s sickness. And also have compassion towards them. You are likely to see a lot of injuries and scenarios play out among patients that have been admitted to the hospital. There are many achievements in this field that you may accomplish. And priorities that you have to deal with. For instants your time you have to adjust your schedule.
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