Background: Vent withdrawal (VW) is a procedure offered when an intubated patient fails to demonstrate meaningful recovery, the patient is not likely to survive given the extent or burden of underlying medical conditions, or patient’s best anticipated outcome from ongoing ventilator support is inconsistent with patient’s known or presumed wishes. Comfort of the patient after [...]

Background: Health care proxies (HCP), decision-making surrogates and involved family members often struggle with indecision when offered the option of went withdrawal (VW) for a patient who is intubated. A VW is a procedure offered when an intubated patient fails to demonstrate meaningful recovery or the patient is not likely to survive given the extent [...]