Fitness of therapeutic effort in pediatric patients with severe neurological pathology and depending on mechanical ventilation (Part I)
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Abstract
The advancement of technology has led to the emergence of ethical dilemmas in patients who, despite their condition, have remained alive with a poor quality of life. The fitness of therapeutic effort is proposed as a way to avoid disproportionate therapies and provide appropriate measures in patients with chronic or terminal illnesses.
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Keywords.
Limitation, fitness of therapeutic effort, quality of life
Section
ETHICS IN MEDICINE
How to Cite
CERDA B, H. A. (2015). Fitness of therapeutic effort in pediatric patients with severe neurological pathology and depending on mechanical ventilation (Part I). Revista Chilena De Enfermedades Respiratorias, 31(1), 48–51. Retrieved from https://revchilenfermrespir.cl/index.php/RChER/article/view/310