| Author(s): |
Dr. Graeme Rocker, Elie Azoulay, Kathleen Puntillo and Dr. Judith Nelson |
| Publisher: |
Oxford University Press |
| Year: |
2010 |
| Description: |
This book details strategies and evidence-based advice on the nature of
effective palliative care in the ICU setting, dealing with issues such
as
diagnosing the dying, communicating with patients and families, the
support of families and carers, multidisciplinary working, use and
non-use of medical ventilation, TPN and fluids, dialysis, inotropic
support, autonomy, dignity, effective symptom control, practical ethics
and the process of
decision making, management of dying, and bereavement care. |