by APFLI | Nov 17, 2008 | Treatment Concerns - Definitions / Living Wills / Palliative Care / Terminal or Excessive Sedation / Organ Donation / DCD or NHBD / Hospice / POLST / DNR
ORGAN DONATION — Vague Criterion of "Brain Death" has Blinded Potential Donors to the fact that their organs are often harvested while they are still alive Shock: Oxford Neonatologist Says Time Has Come to Consider “Mandatory Organ...
by APFLI | Sep 28, 2007 | Right to Life - Archive
The 4th Annual Science and Technology Symposium was heldSept. 22 in Dayton, in which the firm LifeTech brought together professionals in scientific, technical and related fields to present research and technology relevant to human life issues. Sponsored by Right to...
by APFLI | Sep 1, 2006 | Treatment Concerns - Definitions / Living Wills / Palliative Care / Terminal or Excessive Sedation / Organ Donation / DCD or NHBD / Hospice / POLST / DNR
Case study and literature review. Background: Tracheal intubations of comatose patients are common, but contrary to most standards for respiratory care, heated nebulizers are not always used. This deviation from recommendations appears to be widespread. Case Report:...
by APFLI | Aug 5, 2005 | Hard Cases - Incest / Rape / Congenital Anomalies / Life of Mother
The baby of brain-dead pregnant woman Susan Torres, 26, who is on life support, was born 3Aug05. Susan Torres, 26, lost consciousness from a stroke on May 7 after aggressive melanoma spread to her brain. Her husband, Jason Torres, said doctors told him his...
