Ethical considerations in the care of encephalopathic neonates treated with therapeutic hypothermia

Newborn Brain Society Guidelines and Publications Committee

doi:10.1016/j.siny.2021.101258

Ethical considerations in the care of encephalopathic neonates treated with therapeutic hypothermia

Newborn Brain Society Guidelines and Publications Committee

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Abstract

Engaging with ethical issues is central to the management of neonatal encephalopathy (NE). As treatment for these neonates evolves, new ethical issues will arise and many existing challenges will remain. We highlight three key ethical issues that arise in the care of neonates with NE treated with therapeutic hypothermia: facilitating shared decision making, understanding futility, and defining the boundaries between standard of care and research. Awareness of these issues will help clinicians counsel families in light of evolving treatments and outcomes.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	101258
Journal	Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine
Volume	26
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.siny.2021.101258
State	Published - Oct 2021

Keywords

Decision making
Futility
Prognosis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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Ethical considerations in the care of encephalopathic neonates treated with therapeutic hypothermia

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