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End-of-life care in patients with a highly transmissible respiratory virus: implications for COVID-19.
Mottiar, Miriam; Hendin, Ariel; Fischer, Lisa; Roze des Ordons, Amanda; Hartwick, Michael.
  • Mottiar M; Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, 501 Smyth Rd, Room 1401, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada. mmottiar@toh.ca.
  • Hendin A; Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Critical Care, Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
  • Fischer L; Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
  • Roze des Ordons A; Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Division of Palliative Medicine, Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
  • Hartwick M; Division of Critical Care, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Can J Anaesth ; 67(10): 1417-1423, 2020 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1777840
ABSTRACT
Symptom management and end-of-life care are core skills for all physicians, although in ordinary times many anesthesiologists have fewer occasions to use these skills. The current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant mortality over a short time and has necessitated an increase in provision of both critical care and palliative care. For anesthesiologists deployed to units caring for patients with COVID-19, this narrative review provides guidance on conducting goals of care discussions, withdrawing life-sustaining measures, and managing distressing symptoms.
RéSUMé La prise en charge des symptômes et les soins de fin de vie sont des compétences de base pour tous les médecins, bien qu'en temps ordinaire, de nombreux anesthésiologistes n'ont que peu d'occasions de mettre en pratique ces compétences. La pandémie actuelle de coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) a provoqué un taux de mortalité significatif dans un court intervalle et a nécessité une augmentation des besoins en soins intensifs et en soins palliatifs. Destiné aux anesthésiologistes déployés dans les unités prenant soin de patients atteints de la COVID-19, ce compte rendu narratif offre des recommandations quant à la façon de mener les discussions à propos des objectifs de soins, du retrait des thérapies de soutien vital, et de la prise en charge de symptômes de détresse.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Terminal Care / Coronavirus Infections / Critical Care Type of study: Prognostic study / Reviews Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Can J Anaesth Journal subject: Anesthesiology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12630-020-01699-0

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Terminal Care / Coronavirus Infections / Critical Care Type of study: Prognostic study / Reviews Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Can J Anaesth Journal subject: Anesthesiology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12630-020-01699-0