作者: Anuradha P. Menon , Yee Hui Mok , Lik Eng Loh , Jan Hau Lee
关键词: Family medicine 、 Life support 、 End-of-life care 、 Medicine 、 Critically ill 、 Intensive care 、 Pediatric critical care 、 Single 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.