Caring for the Soul at the limits of Medical Technology: Reflection on Caring for a Patient on ECMO

Mr C was a 50 year old Spanish speaking male who was admitted to our institution with respiratory distress due to COVID 19. He was intubated in the medical intensive care unit (MICU). His lung function and circulatory system continued to deteriorate and he was eventually placed on VV ECMO (Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation).
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research