Pediatric Palliative Transport in Critically Ill Children: A Single Center's Experience and Parents' Perspectives.

作者: Anuradha P. Menon , Yee Hui Mok , Lik Eng Loh , Jan Hau Lee

DOI: 10.1055/S-0039-3401009

关键词: Family medicineLife supportEnd-of-life careMedicineCritically illIntensive carePediatric critical careSingle Center

摘要: The transfer of critically ill children from intensive care units (ICUs) to their homes for palliation is seldom described. We report our 10-year pediatric palliative transport experience and conducted a survey gain parents' perspectives child's experience. Over the study period, eight patients were transported ICU or hospice facilities. There no intratransport adverse events. Parents who participated in responded positively availability dedicated critical service allowed transfers be performed safely. Facilitating allow withdrawal life support at home an acceptable option families as part holistic end-of-life care.

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