Death of a child in the emergency department.
Ann Emerg Med
; 64(1): e1-17, 2014 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
The death of a child in the emergency department (ED) is one of the most challenging problems facing ED clinicians. This revised technical report and accompanying policy statement reaffirm principles of patient- and family-centered care. Recent literature is examined regarding family presence, termination of resuscitation, bereavement responsibilities of ED clinicians, support of child fatality review efforts, and other issues inherent in caring for the patient, family, and staff when a child dies in the ED. Appendices are provided that offer an approach to bereavement activities in the ED, carrying out forensic responsibilities while providing compassionate care, communicating the news of the death of a child in the acute setting, providing a closing ritual at the time of terminating resuscitation efforts, and managing the child with a terminal condition who presents near death in the ED.
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Assunto principal:
Relações Profissional-Família
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Política Organizacional
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Mortalidade Hospitalar
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Morte
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Serviço Hospitalar de Emergência
Limite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Ann Emerg Med
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article