Sadly.... Yes, it is relevant many places across America that have limited ALS resources. Keeping a ALS provider out of service for an extended time to hold hands and wipe tears will do nobody any good. Their healing process is going extend past your tour of duty and I doubt they'll offer you overtime.... do what you can, call who you need to call, and get back in service ...
As for working a dead child?
While I understand compassion for the family - dead is dead. A grandstand performance may save them from dealing with reality for a few more minutes but the fact will remain the same. Call me what you will but I would rather have the truth than false hope.
Matt