Lady Glaucomflecken's Resources
As a three-time co-survivor, I’ve seen the healing power of research, storytelling, education, and interpersonal connection. This page is dedicated to sharing resources that have helped me – and some I’ve created to help you.
Articles About Co-Survivorship
Research and academia that validates the co-survivor experience and advocates for further study.
The Quiet Place
A reflection on Kristin’s experience following Will’s SCA, in which she names and explains the ways she found herself trying to process the aftermath and her own trauma.
Words to Leave By: Bridges Out of the Quiet Place
Kristin Flanary, MA
Kristin reflects on her experience of her husband’s sudden cardiac arrest at 34, emphasizing the need for healthcare providers to connect empathetically with trauma survivors in their ‘Quiet Place’.
Roger
Kristin Flanary, MA
Kristen recounts her husband’s sudden cardiac arrest at 34, highlighting the challenges they faced during his hospitalization and the importance of empathetic care from healthcare providers.
Lockdown, Love, and Life-Saving CPR
Kristin Flanary, MA
A Mother’s Day to Remember: Kristin’s recounting of her experience on the night of Will’s sudden cardiac arrest.
Life After Cardiac Arrest
Kirstie Haywood
Katie N. Dainty
Navigating cardiac arrest together: A survivor and family-led co-design study of family needs and care touchpoints
Associations between Post-Intensive Care Syndrome Domains in Cardiac Arrest Survivors and Their Families One Month Post-Event
What are the care needs of families experiencing cardiac arrest?
Douma MJ, Graham TAD, Ali S, et al.
A survivor and family led scoping review
Can 40 seconds of compassion reduce patient anxiety?
L A Fogarty, B A Curbow, J R Wingard, K McDonnell, M R Somerfield
Effects of physician compassion on patients.
Patient-Centered Adult Cardiovascular Care: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Circulation
The importance of active partnerships among patients, families, and healthcare teams
Lower Perceived Social Support During Hospitalization by Close Family Members may have Significant Associations with Psychological Distress 1 Month After Cardiac Arrest
Disruptions in Sleep Health and Independent Associations with Psychological Distress in Close Family Members of Cardiac Arrest Survivors: A Prospective Study
ProPublica
See What Insurers Said Behind the Scenes. Investigative reporting about health insurance claim denials.
Books About Healthcare & Co-Survivorship
Words and storytelling have real healing power – and there’s nothing better than a good book.
In Shock is a riveting first-hand account from a young critical care physician, who in the passage of a moment is transfigured into a dying patient.
Organizations Supporting Co-Survivors
Initiatives and programs designed to connect patients, families, co-survivors, and bystanders with the support they need.
Course finder, training materials, guidelines, and more.
A 911-connected app that can immediately inform you of emergencies occurring in your community and can request your help when CPR is needed nearby.
Directory of programs and classes through the red cross, including CPR and AED training.
The Avive Connect AED® empowers first responders, schools, workplaces, public spaces, and more to respond to a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).
Videos & Podcasts About Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Hear our story of sudden cardiac arrest co-survivorship and learn more about CPR and AED use.
Will and Kristin’s Cardiac Arrest Story with Paramedic Lieutenant Aaron Gregg
Paramedic and firefighter Lt. Aaron Gregg joins the Glaucomfleckens to talk about the night of Will’s sudden cardiac arrest and how he helped Will and Kristin get through that perilous experience.
Dr. Will Flanary – Cardiac Arrest Survivor
Will Flanary’s SCA Survival Story
Will spoke to Avive about his experience, SCA survivorship, and how comedy has played a role in his recovery.
Ken Jeong AHA Hands-Only CPR video
Ken Jeong suits up in new Stayin’ Alive video to promote Hands-Only CPR.
