Heart Stopping Moments

Heart Stopping Moments

Last night, there was a cardiac arrest in my community. Yes, it was scary for everyone. But everything that is supposed to happen in these emergencies, happened: There was immediate, uninterrupted high-quality CPR. An AED was brought immediately and used. Ambulance...
Allowing Natural Death

Allowing Natural Death

As a physician with a special interest in medical ethics, I found this piece absolutely excellent. It is well worth a read.  In this recent New Yorker article entitled The Hidden Harms of CPR, Dr. Sunita Puri explore the cultural expectations around death and CPR from...
First Aid Resources

First Aid Resources

From the Inbox: “Good morning. My 5yr old fell over in the school yard yesterday and gave himself a good knock on the head. I was wondering if you could recommend any good resources (online preferably) for childrens first aid. Basic stuff to cover yourself and the...