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Thanks you are very helpful. Never been on one of these before. This is all so new to me.....Michael

I recently took a PALS course and the MD who was the instructor made a comment that recent studies indicated that when a patient is in full arrest it is better for the family members to stay in the room if they desire. Parents have reported after a death it was comforting to be with their loved one during the last moments of life. In our institution we have always removed the family member and provided support for them during the code. Alot of the times the code can become very messy and if not conducted properly arguements can occur between staff. I was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this issue. Should the family be allowed to stay or should they be made to leave the room? I guess I would let them stay because I would want to stay in the room if it was my family......Michael :)