[Ethical aspects regarding the management of patients with liver disease in the intensive care unit]. / Ethische Aspekte beim Management von Patienten mit Lebererkrankung auf der Intensivstation.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Especially in terms of alcohol-related liver cirrhosis, discussions quickly arise in times of scarce resources about the justification for carrying out (prolonged) intensive care measures. AIMS, MATERIALS, AND METHODS: The following review aims to address ethical aspects specifically in patients with liver cirrhosis in the intensive care unit. A possible structured approach is presented. CONCLUSION: A general recommendation is not possible. Ultimately, decisions remain on a case-by-case basis and have to take a wide variety of perspectives into account.