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Limiting life-sustaining treatment for very old ICU patients: cultural challenges and diverse practices.

Michael BeilPeter Vernon van HeerdenGavin M JoyntStephen LapinskyHans FlaattenBertrand GuidetDylan de LangeSusannah LeaverChristian JungDaniel Neves ForteDu BinMuhammed ElhadiWojciech SzczeklikSigal Sviri
Published in: Annals of intensive care (2023)
This article shows similarities and differences in the decision-making for LST in very old ICU patients and recommends strategies to deal with prognostic uncertainty. Conflicts should be anticipated in situations where stakeholders have different cultural beliefs. There is a need for more collaborative research and training in this field.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • chronic kidney disease
  • intensive care unit
  • decision making
  • healthcare
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • prognostic factors
  • mechanical ventilation