Limitation of life sustaining measures in neurocritical care: sex, timing, and advance directive

Limitation of life sustaining measures in neurocritical care: sex, timing, and advance directive

Abstract Background The limitation of life sustaining treatments (LLST) causes ethical dilemmas even in patients faced with poor prognosis, which applies to many patients admitted to a Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU). The effects of social and cultural aspects on LLST in an NCCU population remain poo...

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Main Authors: Stefan Yu Bögli, Federica Stretti, Didar Utebay, Ladina Hitz, Caroline Hertler, Giovanna Brandi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Redirection of care
Palliation
Neurocritical care
Sex differences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40560-023-00714-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40560-023-00714-y

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