Nursing times
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This is the third part in the series Care is Critical which looks at the more complex technological interventions nurses may now have to deal with on general wards or in the community. This article looks at continuous positive airway pressure, an oxygen delivery system which can relieve significant respiratory distress in some cases. The first two were published on June 25.
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Withdrawing and withholding treatment is an emotive issue, especially when it relates to babies. This paper describes a study exploring the perceptions of doctors, nurses and midwives involved in such decisions. ⋯ This resulted in practices and decisions with which they were not always in total agreement. Recommendations have been made for better preparation in ethical reasoning, improved communication and team effort.