The population of the earth is aging, and as medical techniques, pharmaceuticals, and
devices push the boundaries of human physiological capabilities, more humans will go on to …

As intensivists from three distinct regions of the world with different cultural backgrounds, we
believe it relevant in this rapidly emerging period of healthcare to share thoughts among …

Intensive care units (ICUs) confront the healthcare system with end-of-life situations and
ethical dilemmas surrounding death. It is necessary for all providers who treat dying patients …

Critical care is in an emerging crisis of conflict between what individuals expect and the
economic burden society and government are prepared to provide. The goal of critical care …

Presents discussion of three cases by critical care physicians from around the world as a
means of addressing a crucial set of ethical dilemmas stemming from modern medical …

Background: These recommendations have been developed to improve the care of
intensive care unit (ICU) patients during the dying process. The recommendations build on …

Background The intensive care unit (ICU) represents a unique clinical setting in which
mortality is relatively high and the professional culture tends to be one of “rescue therapy” …

Topic-A substantial number of patients die in the intensive care unit, so high-quality end-of-
life care is an important part of intensive care unit work. However, end-of-life care varies …

Critical care clinicians strive to reverse the disease process and are frequently faced with
difficult end-of-life (EoL) situations, which include transitions from curative to palliative care …

Over the past two decades, intensive care medicine in India has made tremendous
progress. Several intensive care units (ICUs) have the capability to offer mechanical …