Integrating Palliative Care in the ICU: Enhancing Quality of Life
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In this episode of The Saving Lives Podcast, "Integrating Palliative Care in the ICU: Enhancing Quality of Life," host EddyJoe discusses the article 'Palliative Care in Intensive Care' from 'Intensive Care Medicine.' The episode examines how palliative care improves patient quality of life and reduces ICU stays, highlighting its role beyond end-of-life care. It emphasizes the need for training and changing perceptions among healthcare professionals. Essential for medical practitioners, this episode offers insights into incorporating palliative care into ICU practices for better patient outcomes. The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook: ⁠⁠Amazon Affiliate Link⁠⁠ (I will earn an extra small commission) and ⁠⁠Signed Copies⁠⁠. TrueLearn Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/EDDYJOEMD25/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discount code: EDDYJOEMD25 Citation: Neukirchen M, Metaxa V, Schaefer MS. Palliative care in intensive care. Intensive Care Med. 2023 Dec;49(12):1538-1540. doi: 10.1007/s00134-023-07260-z. Epub 2023 Nov 27. PMID: 38010381; PMCID: PMC10709230. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eddyjoemd/support
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