Caring for Patients Requiring Venous Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Can Upstream Palliative Care Make a Difference?

CONCLUSION: For patient on VA-ECMO, early GaP consultation may improve hospital LOS and GOC rates. We suggest organizations consider early palliative integration when instituting mechanical circulatory support.PMID:38195411 | DOI:10.1177/10499091241226606

Source: The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care - January 9, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Katie Stevens Samuel R Anandan Husneara Rahman Sima Parikh An Gao Leung Andrea Benintendi Katlynn M Van Ogtrop Alyssa Stancavage Christopher J Magalee Frank Manetta Christina Saikus Santiago Lopez Source Type: research