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Emotional Support and Palliative Care in ICU
This chapter focuses on the emotional support necessary for ICU staff during challenging patient care situations, highlighting strategies like debriefing sessions and 'death rounds' to aid in processing feelings. It emphasizes the significance of early discussions on palliative care, especially for younger patients, and offers compassionate approaches for engaging families in these sensitive topics. The chapter reinforces the critical role of palliative care in critical illness, promoting open conversations surrounding death and dying while encouraging holistic approaches in healthcare practices.