#222 The Rescue: ICU from the Eyes of a Surgeon with Dr. Bizhan Aarabi
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#222 The Rescue: Arrival at a Trauma Center through the eyes of a Neuro Trauma Surgeon with Dr. Bizhan Aarabi
Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries.
From the moment of injury, every moment teeters on the edge of life and death for high spine injuries, where the experience of medical experts like Dr. Aarabi is not only critical but lifesaving. We have witnessed the orchestrated chaos behind the scenes of SCI rescues, where swift action is taken to save the lives of those enduring spinal cord injuries. In this episode we are taken behind the scenes to what happens upon arrival at a renowned trauma center.
Through Dr. Aarabi's dedication to his patients and tireless efforts in SCI research and education, he shares invaluable lessons for SCI families and medical teams navigating the complexities of SCI trauma and holding hope in the face of catastrophic injury.
Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non-Profit:
A non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families and medical teams in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams have SCI expertise. Blink of an Eye non profit provides a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families and medical teams. Blink of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Family Navigation & Support Team for SCI families lead by SCI families and SCI medical experts who provide 24/7 support in the first 30 days of crisis and for transitions in the Miracle Year. Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours and days after injury--what you need to know/say/do specialized for SCI families, friends and medical staff. To find out more and to make a donation, visit www.blinkofaneye.org.
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