Join Cynthia Beal, MD, as she walks us through a powerful real-world case of prolonged resuscitation—revealing both the clinical complexity and the human impact behind every decision. Through this detailed case review, you’ll witness the progression from initial infection management to a high-intensity code event, and examine the emotional and ethical challenges faced by care teams. Dr. Beal shares the lessons learned from this experience, from the importance of early goals-of-care conversations to the value of interdisciplinary communication and community support. This session offers a compelling look at how speaking up, coordinating across roles, and building strong support systems can improve outcomes even in the most difficult moments.