Literature DB >> 1571733

Severe head injuries: ethical aspects of management.

B Jennett1.   

Abstract

Treatment that results in death or survival with unacceptable disability should be minimized. A decision to limit treatment can sometimes be made within 48 hours. Failure to decide may deny intensive care to other patients who could benefit.

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Keywords:  Death and Euthanasia; Professional Patient Relationship

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Year:  1992        PMID: 1571733

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Br J Hosp Med        ISSN: 0007-1064


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1.  Treatment-limiting decisions in patients with severe traumatic brain injury in a Norwegian regional trauma center.

Authors:  Annette Robertsen; Reidun Førde; Nils Oddvar Skaga; Eirik Helseth
Journal:  Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med       Date:  2017-04-26       Impact factor: 2.953

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