Framing the issue -- Wisdom begins with the word -- A detailed look at organ-supporting measures -- Resuscitation for cardiac arrest -- Introduction to the intensive care -- Mechanical ventilation -- Cardiovascular support : vasopressors, inotropes, and lines -- Artificially-administered nutrition -- Dialysis -- Brain injury -- Discernment at life's end -- Comfort measures and hospice -- Physician assisted suicide -- Advance care planning -- Being a voice : surrogate decision making

This book aims to equip Christians facing end-of-life decisions by simplifying confusing jargon and exploring biblical principles families need in order to navigate the transition from this life to the next

Sophisticated technologies have blurred the expanse between life and death. It is often difficult for patients and loved ones to know to how approach the end of life in a dignity-affirming, God-honoring, faith-filled way. Butler aims to equip Christians facing end-of-life decisions. She simplifies confusing jargon, and explores biblical principles families need in order to navigate the transition from this life to the next. -- adapted from back cover