A doctor ’s poem as an intensivist and obstetric anesthesiologist

The room is half-lit from the sunset. Crowding around the bed, in almost saint-like postures, is the family of our patient who is in her last moments of life. I do my best to console the family, a light touch on the shoulder, and honest stare. Then, there ’s the inevitable moment, the palliative extubation. Our […]Find jobs at  Careers by KevinMD.com.  Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now.  Learn more.

Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - November 19, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/cesar-padilla" rel="tag" > Cesar Padilla, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Physician Anesthesiology Critical Care Source Type: blogs