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01-08-2015 | Editorial

Observations on Ethical Issues in the Neuro-ICU

Author: James L. Bernat

Published in: Neurocritical Care | Issue 1/2015

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In this issue of Neurocritical Care, Souter et al. from the Neurocritical Care Society report their recommendations for optimizing the management of patients with devastating brain injuries [1]. They analyzed evidence and expert opinion to formulate best practices for several aspects of neuro-ICU care. Their guidance likely will inform the standard of medical care of these patients for at least the remainder of this decade. …

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Title: Observations on Ethical Issues in the Neuro-ICU
Author: James L. Bernat
Publication date: 01-08-2015
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Neurocritical Care / Issue 1/2015
Print ISSN: 1541-6933
Electronic ISSN: 1556-0961
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-015-0142-9

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