Abstract
Neonates with chronic respiratory failure have uncertain prognosis and can face significant treatment burden. As the trajectory of the illness becomes more concerning, consultation with a pediatric palliative service should be considered, especially as therapeutic options shift from standard to “innovative.” Benefits include as follows: supporting emotionally conflicted providers and parents, maintaining transparency in determination of goals, and balancing medical progress with each individual patient's and family's best interests.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 124-127 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Seminars in Perinatology |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 1 2017 |
Keywords
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
- Premature/prematurity newborn tracheostomy uncertainty
- Pulmonary hypertension (PH)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Obstetrics and Gynecology