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Catch Your Breath

The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist

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Catch Your Breath

By: Ed Patrick
Narrated 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 Professionals & Academics Funny Inspiring Thought-Provoking Witty 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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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.

Doctors notes

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Comprehensive story of his route to and through NHS medicine before and during covid.
Would have been better if i hadn’t listened to The Gas Man first which i found to be more comprehensive

Good enough story

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Engaging and open story, hopefully more to come in the future. Funny and moving memoir from a witty and open Doctor

Brilliant Listen

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Loved the whole thing and would love to hear more like this.Thank you very much.

Informative,compassionate and humorous

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love the pace, the story and the reflection on medicine and the pandemic - so often people don't think of doctors as people: so this touchingly candid account of Eds route in medicine and finding his niche and experiencing a once in a lifetime crisis like covid 19 is a must read for anyone who has ever wondered what its like to walk a mile in doctors (probably bodily fluid stained) shoes

brilliant, honest and important

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A funny and entertaining read with some genuine laugh out loud moments. However, written with compassion and empathy and the right level of insight and information.
I like that it was narrated by Ed himself. What a genuine and lovely guy he is. All NHS staff are total heroes.

A great listen

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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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I love this audiobook, wonderfully read and a great insight into an anaesthetists life during COVID-19. Absolutely fantastic to listen to. Thank you.

Absolutely brilliant!

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Literally giggling at the gym. I knew the story telling would be good because I love Ed Patrick’s stand up comedy, but the book has legit blown me away. Such a fascinating period of time told through a very human first hand view point.

Hilarious and heart breaking

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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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