Table 1 Questionnaire results
From: Proceedings of Réanimation 2018, the French Intensive Care Society International Congress
Practices and difficulties | ICU physicians | Non ICU physicians |
|---|---|---|
Already continued MV in the sole purpose of OD? | 112 (97%) | |
If yes, time of information to relatives? | ||
When they seemed able to understand | 60 (54%) | – |
After decision of WLST | 43 (38%) | |
Only if relatives asked for WLST | 29 (26%) | |
Already intubated in the sole purpose of OD? | 78 (70%) | 22 (63%) |
If no, why? | ||
Situation never occurred or do not think of it | 19 (56%) | 10 (77%) |
This practice does not seem ethical | 11 (32%) | 0 |
If yes, time of information to relatives | ||
Before intubation | 33 (42%) | 15 (68%) * |
At the time of brain death | 16 (20%) | 1 (5%) |
Addressing organ donation before death | ||
May leave false hopes for relatives | 48 (44%) | 16 (53%) |
Is a problem | 30 (28%) | 8 (27%) |
Is difficult | 49 (42%) | 21 (58%) |
If it is difficult, what kind of difficulties | ||
Relation with relatives | 36 (73%) | 17 (81%) |
Ethical problem | 20 (41%) | 7 (33%) |
Personal and emotional problem | 10 (20%) | 5 (24%) |