| Implantable cardiac defibrillators and end-of-life care-Time for reflection, deliberation and debate? | |
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PMID: 21676627 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Heart failure (HF) is a common condition associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) are an important management strategy in HF management and decrease mortality for both primary and secondary prevention. An emerging body of literature identifies the challenges of managing ICDs at the end of life. This report discusses a critical incident experienced by a HF team in a referral centre and outlines the issues to be considered in advancing discussion and debate of managing ICDs at the end of life. Engaging in debate, discussion and consensus guidelines is likely to be crucial in minimising distress and burden for clinicians, patients and their families alike. |
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Authors:
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Maria Sheehan; Phillip J Newton; Paul Stobie; Patricia Mary Davidson |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-6-13 |
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Title: Australian critical care : official journal of the Confederation of Australian Critical Care Nurses Volume: - ISSN: 1036-7314 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-6-16 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9207852 Medline TA: Aust Crit Care Country: - |
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Copyright © 2011 Australian College of Critical Care Nurses Ltd. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Cardiac Rehabilitation Service, Fairfield Hospital, NSW, Australia. |
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