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Life Support
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Life Support is a compelling memoir that takes you behind the scenes of an intensive care unit during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Written by Dr. Jim Down, a dedicated physician at one of London’s leading hospitals, this book chronicles the harrowing yet inspiring journey of healthcare professionals as they navigated through one of the greatest medical crises of our time. As the nation came to a standstill in spring 2020, Dr. Down and his team faced unimaginable challenges, from the sudden influx of patients to the daunting reality of making life-and-death decisions daily.
This beautifully crafted narrative not only recounts the intense experiences within the hospital but also poses profound questions about the nature of disease, mortality, and the resilience of the human spirit. Readers will be moved by the emotional stories of patients and families, highlighting the compassion and bravery of NHS staff. With warmth and humor, Dr. Down shares his reflections on love, loss, and the extraordinary commitment of healthcare workers during a global crisis.
Life Support goes beyond a mere account of the pandemic; it is a heartfelt tribute to those who serve in the NHS, showcasing the sacrifices they make and the immense impact of their work. This insightful book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the human side of healthcare during challenging times, making it a perfect gift for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in the realities of modern medicine. Discover the gripping truths of those unforgettable months in Life Support, and gain an invaluable perspective on resilience and hope.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241506318
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 224
Description:
As a doctor running the intensive care unit at one of London's top hospitals, Jim Down has spent his life working as healthcare's last resort, where the unexpected is always around the corner, and life and death decisions are an everyday occurrence.
But nothing had prepared Jim and his team for the events of spring 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic descended. In Life Support, he tells the extraordinary month-by-month story of how as the nation came to a standstill, he and his colleagues donned PPE, received an unprecedented influx of patients, transformed their hospital and took on the biggest challenge in the history of the NHS.
The pandemic raised difficult questions for Jim- how do you fight a new disease? How do you go home at night to your wife and young children when you've spent all day around highly infectious patients? How do you tell a mother that her healthy young son has died, only days after falling ill?
With warmth, honesty and humour, this book is a gripping, moving testament to the everyday heroism of the NHS staff in a global crisis, and an unforgettable insight into what was really happening in the wards as we clapped on our doorsteps.
This beautifully crafted narrative not only recounts the intense experiences within the hospital but also poses profound questions about the nature of disease, mortality, and the resilience of the human spirit. Readers will be moved by the emotional stories of patients and families, highlighting the compassion and bravery of NHS staff. With warmth and humor, Dr. Down shares his reflections on love, loss, and the extraordinary commitment of healthcare workers during a global crisis.
Life Support goes beyond a mere account of the pandemic; it is a heartfelt tribute to those who serve in the NHS, showcasing the sacrifices they make and the immense impact of their work. This insightful book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the human side of healthcare during challenging times, making it a perfect gift for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in the realities of modern medicine. Discover the gripping truths of those unforgettable months in Life Support, and gain an invaluable perspective on resilience and hope.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241506318
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 224
Description:
As a doctor running the intensive care unit at one of London's top hospitals, Jim Down has spent his life working as healthcare's last resort, where the unexpected is always around the corner, and life and death decisions are an everyday occurrence.
But nothing had prepared Jim and his team for the events of spring 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic descended. In Life Support, he tells the extraordinary month-by-month story of how as the nation came to a standstill, he and his colleagues donned PPE, received an unprecedented influx of patients, transformed their hospital and took on the biggest challenge in the history of the NHS.
The pandemic raised difficult questions for Jim- how do you fight a new disease? How do you go home at night to your wife and young children when you've spent all day around highly infectious patients? How do you tell a mother that her healthy young son has died, only days after falling ill?
With warmth, honesty and humour, this book is a gripping, moving testament to the everyday heroism of the NHS staff in a global crisis, and an unforgettable insight into what was really happening in the wards as we clapped on our doorsteps.
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