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Catch Your Breath

The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist

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By: Ed Patrick
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A gut punch of a memoir by a doctor - and comedian - whose job is to keep people alive by putting them to sleep.

Ed Patrick is an anaesthetist.

Strong drugs for his patients, strong coffee for him. But it's not just sleep-giving for this anaesthetist, as he navigates emergencies, patients not breathing for themselves and living with a terrifying sense of responsibility. It's enough to leave anyone feeling numb.

But don't worry, there's plenty of laughing gas to be had.

©2021 Ed Patrick (P)2021 Octopus Publishing Group Medical Medicine & Health Care Industry Performing Arts Professionals & Academics Funny Inspiring Witty Thought-Provoking Memoir Medical Humour
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Critic reviews

"It's funny, touching and gobsmacking in equal measure. At its heart is a breathtaking account of life on the COVID frontline." (Jay Rayner)

"Ed's journey is funny, sad, harrowing, hilarious.... I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO READ THIS." (Colin Mochrie)
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This audiobook has really opened my eyes to a branch of medicine I knew little about apart from being on the table being asked to count back from ten!

Detailed and insightful

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Very funny and honest book. I have binged the whole thing whilst driving to work!
..and thanks for the mention of us ODP’s we are the invisible ninjas of theatres who rarely get a mention.

Brilliant, honest and funny!

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I loved this book. It spoke from the bottom of my heart and moved me to tears as I am a retired GP. We need humour to face all the tragedy in a doctors life. I hope Ed will continue his good work and wont succum to the shortcomings of the NHS. He brought across how rewarding and deeply sad it can be to try to do your best for your patients and how important your team is. Keep up the good work for all of us who cant anymore for whatever reason! I hope Ed will make sure that he does not end up with burnout or worse like so many.
At least you could be a brilliant writer and narrator!
look after yourself
Antje

brilliant and funny in the midst of a tragedy

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Delightful rendition of the anaesthetic doctors role, during normal times and Covid.

Very candid and informative as Dr Patrick talks about his personal life in and out if the hospital both funny and embarrassing moments.

If you like Adam Kay, you will certainly like this.

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I really enjoyed this. Full of humour and excellent story telling. Very moving hearing about his experience with Covid 19.

Brilliant

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