title: Terminal weaning from mechanical ventilation: ethical and practical considerations for patient management.
abstract: Decisions to withdraw life-sustaining therapy are being made more often as patients and healthcare providers increase their awareness of patient rights. The process of withdrawal of mechanical ventilation must be conducted in a humane fashion. An understanding of the ethical, legal and practical considerations for patient management during this type of intervention will enhance the ability of the healthcare provider to participate.
authors.affiliation: Detroit Receiving Hospital, MI 48201.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Carlson
mesh_terms: D016223:Advance Directives / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D026686:Beneficence; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008824:Michigan; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009020:Morphine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D015300:Ventilator Weaning / Q000451:nursing / Q000592:standards*; D028761:Withholding Treatment
chemical_list: D009020:Morphine