title: Neuromuscular paralysis and withdrawal of mechanical ventilation.
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, St. John's Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kirkland
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D034723:Double Effect Principle; D004989:Ethics; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005066:Euthanasia, Passive / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008297:Male; D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical; D028761:Withholding Treatment
chemical_list: D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents