American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Am. J. Crit. Care
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Families' experiences in the hospital influence their decisions about donating organs of brain-dead relatives. Meeting families' support needs during this traumatic time is an obligation and a challenge for critical care staff. ⋯ Specific supportive behaviors by staff as recounted by family members of potential donors were significantly associated with consent to donation. These behaviors lend themselves to creative training and educational programs for staff. Such interventions are essential not only for next of kin of brain-dead patients, but also for staff and ultimately for the public as a whole.
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Comment Letter
Is mechanical ventilation protective just because we say so?