Delivering Life: A Nurse's Journey

Photos in Life and Death - Leah Hennel

How do we tell stories about the end of life? How do we deal with grief and suffering from the moment it sets in to years later? In this episode we discuss photojournalism and documentary photography with renowned photographer Leah Hennel. From her work covering global breaking news to the people in her community, Leah always approaches her craft with a focus on respect and dignity for the subjects of her stories. Show Links: * Leah's Website and Work: www.leahhennelphotography.com [http://leahhennelphotography.com] * CAMPP: Community Allied Mobile Palliative Partnership www.campp.ca [http://www.campp.ca] Advance Directive Guides: * Guide I've Used: Advance Care Planning Canada [https://www.advancecareplanning.ca] * Dying With Dignity Canada: Advance Care Planning Kit [https://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/education-resources/advance-care-planning-kit/] * End of Life Law & Policy in Canada [http://eol.law.dal.ca/?page_id=231#:~:text=There%20are%20two%20kinds%20of,wanted%20in%20a%20given%20situation.]from the Health Law Institute at Dalhousie University What is Crisis and Victory? Crisis and Victory brings interviews from patients, healthcare professionals, and caregivers on the challenges they face in the realm of health and illness, and the way they get through it. Learn more at ⁠⁠www.crisisandvictory.com [www.crisisandvictory.com]

ICU Doctor & Life After the ICU - Dr. Gordon Boyd

What happens after an ICU stay? A stay in the ICU can dramatically change patients and their families. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gord Boyd a neurologist, critical care physician, and researcher. We'll discuss the teamwork that it takes to treat patients within the ICU, how best to communicate with families, and what it looks like to recover after an ICU stay. We'll also discuss their research in the Cerebral Oxygenation and Neurological Outcomes Following Critical Illness Program (CONFOCAL study). Which aims to "understand the association between cerebral oxygenation, delirium, and long-term cognitive outcomes in ICU survivors". Show Links * Dr. Gordon Boyd's 5 a 7 Research talk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGJ6ylm-yRM&list=PLbVZkH5-hmmEGedb_smEs1H2NzFBZbQu5] * CONFOCAL study Canadian Critical Trials Group website [https://www.ccctg.ca/trials-and-studies/trial-or-study/~2875-Cerebral-Oxygenation-and-Neurological-Outcomes-FOllowing-CriticAL-Illness-Program-CONFOCAL-?filter_519=-1] * 3 Wishes Project website [https://3wishesproject.com/] * University Hospitals Kingston Foundation: Donate [https://www.uhkf.ca/Home] * Decreased Science Funding: Dr. Stephen Archer's Blog [https://deptmed.queensu.ca/dept-blog/funding-science-canada-how-two-decades-stagnant-grant-funding-has-rendered-canada-non] If you'd like to support the podcast leave us a review on your podcast app. follow the show, and share the show with a friend! What is Crisis and Victory? Crisis and Victory brings interviews from patients, healthcare professionals, and caregivers on the challenges they face in the realm of health and illness, and the way they get through it. Learn more at ⁠www.crisisandvictory.com [www.crisisandvictory.com]

Health after a car crash

In this episode, we delve into the unknown realities and consequences that follow a car crash. Our guest shares with us the numerous types of injuries, the unexpected insurance policies, and the long-term unforeseen consequence of a high impact collision. If you'd like to support the podcast leave us a review on your podcast app and share the show with a friend! What is Crisis and Victory? Crisis and Victory brings interviews from patients, healthcare professionals, and caregivers on the challenges they face in the realm of health and illness, and the way they get through it. Learn more at www.crisisandvictory.com [www.crisisandvictory.com] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisisandvictorypod/ [https://www.instagram.com/crisisandvictorypod/] Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crisisandvictorypod [https://www.tiktok.com/@crisisandvictorypod]

NICU Nurse's Heartfelt Journey

In this episode, we delve into the world of the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) with a compassionate nurse who shares the profound challenges she faces daily. From the emotional toll of caring for fragile newborns to the transformative impact of her work, we also discuss her personal journey and the poignant struggle of contemplating leaving a career that has touched her deeply. **Content warning: This episode includes discussions on infant loss.** If you'd like to support the podcast leave us a review on the podcast app and share the show with a friend! What is Crisis and Victory? Crisis and Victory brings interviews from patients, healthcare professionals, and caregivers on the challenges they face in the realm of health and illness, and the way they get through it. Learn more at www.crisisandvictory.com [www.crisisandvictory.com] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisisandvictorypod/ [https://www.instagram.com/crisisandvictorypod/] Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crisisandvictorypod [https://www.tiktok.com/@crisisandvictorypod]

Delivering Life: A Nurse's Journey

My guest is a delivery nurse who works at a busy hospital managing some of the highest risk births and pregnancies. My guest discusses what it's like guiding parents during child birth, the atmosphere within a delivery room, and how being a delivery nurse has changed her. Find the show notes and description at www.crisisandvictory.com/episodes