British journal of anaesthesia
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Multicenter Study
Epidemiology and outcome of patients admitted to intensive care after anaphylaxis in France: a retrospective multicentre study.
Few data are available on patients who have experienced anaphylaxis and were admitted to ICUs. The purpose of this observational study was to describe the epidemiology and management of these patients. ⋯ NCT04290507.
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To describe individual views, wishes, and preferences for end of life care and to report UK anaesthetists' personal perspectives. ⋯ This study provides the first systematic description of UK doctors', specifically anaesthetists', personal preferences for end of life care. Broad trends were identified: to be well informed; to avoid high-intensity medical treatments if terminally unwell; to spend remaining time with family and friends; and to be symptom-free and well cared for. However, a substantial minority expressed different, indeed opposite, opinions. This variation highlights that good quality end of life care must be driven by discussion of an individual's values, wishes, and preferences.