by APFLI | May 15, 2007 | Diagnosis - Brain Function / Coma / Persistant Vegetative State / Locked In Syndrome / Awakenings
A new study of intensive care unit patients who are breathing with the help of a mechanical ventilator has found that a two-step sedation and ventilator weaning protocol—called a “wake up and breathe” strategy—helps patients come off the ventilator faster so that they...
by APFLI | Mar 7, 2004 | Responses - Declarations / DPA / Advance Directives / Talking Points
Living Wills vs. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions An Advance Medical Directive provides guidance to medical professionals if you are incapacitated and cannot make your own medical decisions. Currently, there are two primary documents which fall into...
