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"Wishes Unknown: " A Case Report.

Silvia E Perez-Protto1, James R Rowbottom, Mark A Taylor

  • 1From the Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

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|June 11, 2019
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A liver transplant patient needing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation died due to respiratory distress. Preoperative documentation of patient wishes is crucial for respecting preferences in high-risk surgeries.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Case Study
  • Anesthesiology
  • Transplant Surgery

Background:

  • Liver transplantation is a complex procedure with potential complications.
  • Extreme respiratory distress can necessitate advanced life support like extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
  • Patient values and wishes are critical in guiding medical decision-making, especially in high-risk scenarios.

Observation:

  • A 55-year-old woman developed severe respiratory distress post-liver transplant.
  • The patient required extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for support.
  • The patient's wishes and values were not documented prior to the surgery.

Findings:

  • Despite ECMO, the patient ultimately succumbed to her condition.
  • Lack of documented patient preferences complicated end-of-life care discussions.

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  • Anesthesiologists and surgeons can proactively engage patients in documenting advance directives.

    • Implications:

    • Preoperative discussions involving anesthesiologists and surgeons are vital for clarifying and documenting patient wishes.
    • Advance directives ensure patient autonomy and guide clinicians in respecting patient preferences during critical care.
    • Integrating value-based discussions into the perioperative process can improve patient-centered care in complex surgical cases.