Contemplating total artificial heart inactivation in cases of futility.
Death Stud
; 27(4): 295-304, 2003 May.
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| ID: mdl-12749363
Though currently an experimental technology, there is the potential for implantation of 100,000 total artificial replacement hearts each year in the United States once regulatory approvals are obtained. Although these devices are intended to lengthen life and improve its quality, clinical scenarios can emerge in which the device is no longer serving these goals and termination of life support, including inactivation of the implant, must be contemplated. Although the literature is replete with guidance on the withdrawal of non-implantable therapies, such as dialysis and artificial ventilation, there has been minimal discussion involving the deactivation of implanted therapies. Here, guidance is offered regarding the withdrawal of total artificial heart therapy.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Directivas Anticipadas
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Privación de Tratamiento
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Corazón Artificial
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Cuidados para Prolongación de la Vida
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Aspecto:
Ethics
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Death Stud
Asunto de la revista:
PSICOLOGIA
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos