As a critical care nurse, looking at Senator Mitch McConnellโs situation through an ICU lens tells a very different story from the public updates.
Following the release of emergency audio detailing an unconscious person and active CPR for cardiac arrest at his residence on June 14, his staff issued a statement claiming he continues to improve and is working closely with his office. ๐
However, anyone with extensive bedside experience knows that for an 84-year-old frail patient who has sustained an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest requiring full resuscitation, the idea that he is actively participating in daily Senate business is highly unlikely.
The brutal physical trauma of chest compressions combined with the high risk of acute neurological insult makes a return to a high-functioning baseline virtually impossible for someone with his preexisting vulnerabilities.
From my clinical perspective, the statistical chances of a full recovery are slim to none, serving as a stark reminder that political status cannot override physiological limits.
Who agrees that his constituents and the rest of America deserves the truth? ๐ค
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The Freedom 250 FIFA Fan Zone =turned into one massive celebration.
The National Mall was filled with roaring Team USA fans celebrating the Americans' World Cup victory as the energy continues to build across Washington and the rest of the country ahead of Monday's game against Belgium.
Iโve only been to one NBA game. It was a good one though. Finals game between the Lakers and Celtics. It was either 2009 or 2010.I was more interested in watching the celebrities that were there. I couldnโt tell ya a single player on either team other than Kobe. Lakers won.