When a Patient Declines Curative Care: Management of a Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm

When a Patient Declines Curative Care: Management of a Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm

The management of major vascular emergencies in the emergency department (ED) involves rapid, aggressive resuscitation followed by emergent definitive surgery. However, for some patients this traditional approach may not be consistent with their goals and values. We explore the appropriate way to de...

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Main Authors: Sangeeta Lamba, Megan Bonanni, Chreyl A Courage, Roxanne Nagurka, Robert J Zalenski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2013-09-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
aortic
aaa
aneurysm
curative
patient
care
Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/2sw7j693

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