SIMplifying Palliative Extubations: A Two-Part OSCE in a Simulation Center to Assess Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (TH315)

Healthcare professionals require education and practice to master their communication and procedure skills, especially in potentially distressing circumstances such as palliative extubations. Palliative extubation refers to removal of mechanical ventilator support when, based on an individual's goal of care, it is thought to be prolonging the dying process rather than helping to support through a reversible illness. Removing the endotracheal tube will allow a natural death to occur. In order to provide competent and compassionate care for patients and family members before, during, and after a palliative extubation, healthcare providers must provide a clear explanation of this complex procedure, show proficiency in performing the procedure, and demonstrate leadership skills.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research