From routine surgery for a broken ankle to intensive care and life support within seventy-two hours.
Bela Maranhas, a strong-willed business woman, found herself in precisely this position, clinging to life via an oxygen mask for an ailment doctors could not identify, yet refusing to be placed on a ventilator.
Bela's husband, Mike, knew his wife strongly feared suffering brain damage due to previous trauma.
He also knew she didn't want him in a position where he woul.
