You're in the middle of a cardiac arrest, and the room is controlled chaos. An experienced ED nurse asks "should we bring in the family?"  You don't know how to answer. You've heard of this practice before, but it sounds overwhelming. What will the family think of your efforts? Will it be traumatic for them? For your staff? Will it affect the patient's outcome? What if they see you or your team make a mistake? This session will explore the literature surrounding family presence during resuscitation and describe best practices for this challenging but often meaningful practice.