CPR for 15 mins ,dont know outcome ,airlifted to hospital

[peridito]

Brother in 70's . Friend gave CPR . He must be gone ,don't you think ?
Anyone know if the airlifting might indicate that there was some thought that he might survive ?

So sorry to hear that

I’m sorry to hear this news Perdito. I’m glad to hear that you are travelling to see him and be a support for his DP.

Aww, I’m so so sorry.

Thoughts are with you and I know it’s not much but we are all here for you

So sorry to read your updates op

www.suddencardiacarrestuk.org - this is a peer support group, they may be able to offer some information and advice. Unfortunately even when the very best and fastest treatment is given, sudden cardiac arrest is often unsuccessful.

Just to echo all the other posters.

Sorry to hear its such a bleak outcome, but its good you are able to see some "positives" (being spared old age / becoming infirm etc)

Your DB's partner sounds amazing and I hope you are able to find comfort in each other.

Yes DP's partner is amazing x 10000000. Best thing that ever happened to my brother .

Since yesterday his responses have increased a little .So a fresh layer of uncertaintity and misery .

What an awful, awful limbo.

I hope that you all get some more clarity soon. Like events haven't been cruel enough already.

Keep strong.

Oh gosh! I'm so sorry to read your updates. You sound a lovely sister and very kind person.

Aaah thank you both . I guess when something big happens in your life it helps to share it with kind strangers .

It's a comfort to post and to read such caring replies .

I have been wary of posting in case things didn't continue ,but my brother is improving.
A lot ! He is sitting up ,talking ,recognising people ,reading ,and moving his legs !
How incredible is that ? I have no idea how this has been possible .Less than a week ago the consultant was raising the possibility of nutrition being withdrawn.

Wow, that's incredible! I hope he continues to improve

@peridito

I have been wary of posting in case things didn't continue ,but my brother is improving. A lot ! He is sitting up ,talking ,recognising people ,reading ,and moving his legs ! How incredible is that ? I have no idea how this has been possible .Less than a week ago the consultant was raising the possibility of nutrition being withdrawn.

OP that's remarkable, and terrifying in equal measure. I'm so pleased for you but also shocked at how close he came to having support withdrawn. Medicine really is a mystery!

It's hard for me to judge how close that was .

We had a very frank talk with the consultant and we weren't at the point of nutrition being withdrawn .It was a step that could be taken further down the road if he remained unresponsive .My impression was that it wasn't much further down the road ,but not immediate .
If that makes sense .

Wow that is incredible! And wondeful to read. Well done to his partner too.
I performed CPR on my lovely dad last year but sadly wasn't successful.

That’s amazing op. I was so sad to read your updates when it looked so desperate, but I’m so pleased that things are improving slowly. Much love.

OP, it's so wonderful to hear and hoping he keeps getting better. What an amazing outcome

How marvellous @peridito I hope he continued he’s to thrive.

*continues to thrive

That’s amazing. Hope your brother continues to make steady improvement.

I am so pleased to read your latest update. There are so many people here following your brothers story and wishing him well. Take care of yourself too, it's a traumatic time for all of you. I do hope he continues to improve. Sending him strength and prayers xx

I hope your brother continues to improve OP. It sounds like he has a wonderful family 💐

Gosh @peridito that is amazing news. Sending all good wishes and hopes for a good outcome!

Just read the thread from the beginning and then your last updates. What fantastic news that he's doing better. How amazing to go from not breathing to sitting up and chatting in just a couple of weeks. Look after yourself OP you've been through the mill trying to process all of this.