... shock when I think of them watching life end. The question of family presence exists due to the high number of fatalities related to CPR efforts. Family presence at the deathbed has both its supporters and its opposers. Those against it claim that family members will be in the way or that they can't handle the sight of their loved one's chest being pounded on or high voltage energy being forced through the body. These individuals also seek to protect family members from the sights, sounds, and even smell associated with a code blue situation. Claiming that the last memories of the loved one should not include a tube in throat. Those from the pro school of thought claim that the family will have closure and acceptance. Noting that family members feel like they have taken an important part in the dying process. Also this allows the family a ...

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