Palliative and end-of-life approaches in the ICU, and respiratory support unit

We are delighted to announce this joint free webinar, which will tackle different aspects of end-of-life care. For 'terminal' patients not admitted to the ICU, the palliation of ARF symptoms should be one of the “must” for physicians facing the dilemma of end-of-life decisions. In the ICUs, interprofessional teams can decide to forgo life-sustaining therapies. 
The overall incidence of these practices varies widely from centre to centre. As a result, meeting the needs of patients and their families has become a significant challenge.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon attendance of this webinar, you will understand more about: 

• the goal of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) as a palliative tool
• the indications and contra-indications of NIV
• the variability in end-of-life decision across ICUs
• improving communication skills with both patients and family members
• involving the interprofessional team as a quality indicator for optimal decision-making.

Co-Presenters:

Prof Stefano NAVA ~ Palliative non-invasive ventilation
Associate Editor,
European Respiratory Review

Prof Élie Azoulay ~ Decision-making at the end of life
President-Elect,
ESICM

Moderators:

Prof Anita SIMONDS
Past President, 
ERS

Prof Maurizio CECCONI
President,
ESICM

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