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Podcast: Pre-Hospital Care Podcast
Episode: Reframing Resuscitation: From Termination to Withdrawal of Life Support with Darren Braude
Description: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest remains one of the most emotionally complex and ethically challenging events in pre-hospital care. Families can transition from normality to devastating loss within minutes, while clinicians must make rapid, high-stakes decisions that often leave a lasting emotional impact. Traditionally, EMS practice has centred on the moment of “termination of resuscitation”, a clinical decision that often results in abrupt death notifications and limited family involvement. But a growing body of work challenges this model, suggesting that it may unintentionally amplify trauma for both families and providers.In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr Darren B...