Continuous deep sedation until death in neonates and infants in Flanders : a post-mortem survey

Background: The use of analgesics and sedatives to alleviate pain and discomfort is common in end-of-life care in neonates and infants. However, to what extent those drugs are used in that context with the specific aim of bringing the infant in a state of continuous deep sedation (CDS) is currently unknown. Methods: We performed a nationwide mortality follow-back survey based on all deaths under the age of 1 over a period of 16 months in Flanders, Belgium. Data on CDS were linked to sociodemographic information from death certificates. Physicians completed an anonymous questionnaire. Questions... Mehr ...

Verfasser: Dombrecht, Laure
Cools, Filip
Cohen, Joachim
Deliens, Luc
Goossens, Linde
Naulaers, Gunnar
Chambaere, Kenneth
Beernaert, Kim
Dokumenttyp: journalarticle
Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
Schlagwörter: Medicine and Health Sciences / Developmental Biology / Pediatrics / Perinatology / and Child Health / Infant / Newborn / Palliative care / Deep sedation / OF-LIFE DECISIONS / PALLIATIVE SEDATION / END / CARE / NETHERLANDS / EUTHANASIA
Sprache: Englisch
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Link(s) : https://biblio.ugent.be/publication/8722915