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Challenges of Predicting Death Timing
- Predicting exact timing of death in ICU patients is often inaccurate and unhelpful.
- Prognostication is less certain than people assume, especially over short timeframes.
Risks of VIP Syndrome in Care
- Giving VIP patients different care may lead to worse outcomes, not better.
- More intervention isn't always beneficial and can cause harm.
Approach to Intubation Decisions
- Avoid refusing intubation solely due to fear of long-term ventilator dependency.
- Discuss patient wishes about long-term ventilation instead of assuming outcomes.