Publications by authors named "Kathryn L Songer"
Pediatr Crit Care Med
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Pediatric patients with advanced heart disease often experience high levels of medical intervention at the end of life, raising questions about the role of pediatric palliative care (PPC).
- The study, which examined 218 patients treated in a cardiac ICU, found that those who received PPC had less intensive end-of-life care, with fewer invasive interventions and a lower rate of death during resuscitation.
- Early consultation for PPC was linked to reduced invasive treatments, suggesting that timely support for families can enhance care quality without drastically changing treatment goals.
