Touch of the shinigami






Is there any possibility that i have the touch of death?

This weekend will be the 2nd time i cover medical ward. Last week, there was this uncle who has been sick for few weeks. I reviewed him. Initially, he was still can be consider OK despite his weak looking, and a bit fast breathing. Later on that day, he became weaker, and not responded to call. His blood pressure was gradually came down. But that case already noted to the family members. They have been informed that the uncle was not well and the condition is deteriorating very fast. Even CPR may not help to revive him. Hence, decision for not resuscitate (DNR) in the event of cardiac arrest has been agreed by all the family members. That evening, the patient died.

Today, another similar scenario with different patient. He has been there for quite sometime. However, he decided to gasp his last breath today. I was able to say hi to him this morning. Despite his weak appearance, he was still able to answer my question. Few hours after that, the nurse noted him gasping. All the family members cried their heart out. And my on-call start with me signing a death certificate. Sigh.

But it best that way. Don't you think? To die fast rather than stay alive but suffer. Hope they rest in peace. Amin.

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