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Surrogate Decision Making: Bernie Lo and Laurie Dornbrand

GeriPal

She was resuscitated by EMS, but did not regain higher brain function, and was eventually diagnosed as being in a persistent vegetative state. In 1988, Cruzan’s parents requested that her feeding tube be removed, arguing that she would not want to continue in this state. In 1990 the Supreme Court ruled…for the state of Missouri.

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Neonatal Nursing: Discover the Challenges and Compassion Behind Caring for the Tiniest Patients

Minority Nurse

Neonatal nurses train to provide neonatal resuscitation if necessary. Illnesses such as anemia, feeding problems, hypoglycemia, and withdrawal from alcohol or narcotics are also life-threatening dangers to a baby’s health that require NICU support. What Do Neonatal Nurses Do?

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Palace of Care – It’s hard enough just breathing

Palliverse

The next sentence he wrote said, “my sister didn’t know that I did not want to be resuscitated if I became unwell again.” “Do Are you still wanting to have the tube feeds?” He was quite conscious of this and had already tucked three extra tissues under his chin to catch the drool. He wrote, “It’s hard enough just breathing.” “You

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Palace of Care – It’s hard enough just breathing

Palliverse

The next sentence he wrote said, “my sister didn’t know that I did not want to be resuscitated if I became unwell again.” “Do Are you still wanting to have the tube feeds?” He was quite conscious of this and had already tucked three extra tissues under his chin to catch the drool. He wrote, “It’s hard enough just breathing.” “You

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Debunking Common Myths About Hospice Care

Seasons Hospice

Myth 4: Hospice Care Hastens Death A common misconception is that hospice care hastens death by withholding life-sustaining treatments such as IV fluids, feeding tubes, or resuscitation efforts. This broad scope allows many patients and families to access the compassionate care they need, no matter what condition they are facing.

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Can I Include End of Life Care Wishes in My Will?

Seasons Hospice

There are four main types of advanced directives: living wills, durable powers of attorney, do-not-resuscitate orders, and five wishes. Do-not-resuscitate orders instruct medical staff not to revive the individual if their heart stops or they stop breathing. Do you want to be resuscitated if your heart stops beating?

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Palliative care for children: planning and communication

Elizz

pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, poor appetite, difficulty feeding, sleep problems, itching, fatigue, difficulty breathing, etc.). Some of your hopes and goals regarding your child’s care over the: Short term (today and for the next few days). Medium term (next few weeks). Symptoms that bother your child (e.g.: