Palliative medicine in the intensive care unit: needs, delivery, quality.
Stephanie Amanda Meddick-DysonAbdul DawoodElaine G BolandHannah E LeahyFliss E M MurtaghPublished in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2021)
Recognition of dying was high but occurred close to death. Family discussions were frequent, but religious/spiritual needs, hydration/nutrition and anticipatory medications were less often considered. The ICUs delivered their own palliative care in conjunction with specialist palliative care input. Combining five triggers could increase identification of palliative care needs, but a larger study is needed.