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A 6 page research paper that examines the issue of whether or not relatives should be allowed in the ICU when loved ones are undergoing invasive procedures or CPR. The writer examines research and discusses the implications of this issue. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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cardiac arrest or other similar emergency situations. Traditionally, families have been excluded from witnessing invasive procedures (IPs) or CPR because of concerns not only that this might traumatize relatives but
that their presence might disrupt clinical activities (Meyers, et al, 2004). Regarding this issue, the following examination of literature will focus on whether families should be present during resuscitation attempts.
This is a complicated question that entails cultural, ethical and legal ramifications. Research shows that there are both positive and negative reactions from families regarding witnessing a resuscitation attempt
(Clift, 2006). However, in 2000, the American Heart Association publishes guidelines that endorse the idea of allowing family members to witness CPR (Booth, Woolrich and Kinsella, 2004). In regards to
pediatric practice, it generally accepted today that a child can be, and should be accompanied, at all times by a parent or other significant family member or caregiver (Clift, 2006).
However, during the rare circumstances where resuscitation of a child is necessary, there is debate as to whether or not parents or relatives should remain in the room (Clift, 2006).
The presence of relatives in the ICU and the resuscitation room for any patient constitutes a volatile issue that entails "legal, ethical and moral dilemmas" (Clift, 2006, p. 14).
`Research shows that many relatives express the wish to be present during a resuscitation attempt if given that option (Clift, 2006). This provides the family with a feeling of having
some degree of control the situation, which has been shown to offer some solace during the grieving process if the attempt is unsuccessful (Clift, 2006). Research also shows that relatives
take comfort in the thought that they were able to speak to their loved one while they may have been still capable of hearing them (Clift, 2006). On the other
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