ICU sedation, delirium & recovery
European Society of Intensive Care Medicine guidelines on end of life and palliative care in the intensive care unit
Methodological detailsevidence-based recommendations and expert opinions, international multidisciplinary panel
- Evidence-based recommendations and expert opinions
- International multidisciplinary panel
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Structured end-of-life (EoL) decision-making strategies are recommended to improve outcomes of patients and relatives, and staff satisfaction and mental health
Early integration of palliative care and standardized symptom-assessment tools are suggested for patients at high risk of dying
Communication training for intensive care unit (ICU) staff and printed communication aids for families are advocated to improve outcomes and satisfaction
Family-centred care: structured family conferences and culturally sensitive interventions
Conflict-management protocols and strategies to prevent burnout among healthcare professionals are considered
Original publication
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