Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Ethical Issues01:27

Ethical Issues

1.2K
Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical issues can lead to inadequate patient care, compromised therapeutic relationships, and moral distress among healthcare workers.
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
1.2K
Ethical Dilemmas II01:30

Ethical Dilemmas II

1.4K
Resolving an ethical dilemma in healthcare involves a systematic approach that considers every aspect of the issue, respecting both the patient's needs and values and the healthcare professional's ethical obligations. Here are potential steps to resolve an ethical dilemma:
1.4K
Ethics and Bioethics01:22

Ethics and Bioethics

1.7K
Ethics is a philosophical study of moral actions. Ethics attempts to determine what is valuable for individuals and society. It examines the rational justification of moral judgments and analyzes what is morally just, fair, and right. Bioethics is a sub-discipline of applied ethics that analyzes the philosophical, social, and legal issues in life sciences and medicine. Ethical theories serve as a foundation for decision-making and represent the viewpoints from which people seek direction. They...
1.7K
Ethical Dilemmas I01:17

Ethical Dilemmas I

1.1K
Ethical dilemmas in nursing are of utmost importance, as they often arise from the tension between adhering to core ethical principles and the practical realities of healthcare delivery. These dilemmas require nurses to navigate complex situations where competing ethical considerations pull them in different directions.
Let us explore some examples to understand the potentially complex moral decisions nurses face.
Take the case of caring for minors, particularly in areas related to reproductive...
1.1K
Endotracheal Intubation II: Nursing Management01:17

Endotracheal Intubation II: Nursing Management

1.4K
Endotracheal intubation is a critical procedure that can be lifesaving for many patients with respiratory distress or failure. The role of nursing in managing endotracheal tubes is pivotal, as it involves pre-intubation preparation, assisting during the procedure, and post-extubation care.
1. Nursing Care of Patients Before Intubation
Before the endotracheal intubation procedure, nurses play an essential role in ensuring the process goes smoothly. The nurses must be familiar with intubation...
1.4K
Nursing Ethical Principles II01:27

Nursing Ethical Principles II

1.4K
Ethical principles are essential in guiding nurses to fulfill their responsibilities, focusing on the quality of nursing care and decision-making. These principles, including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and fidelity, shape the ethical framework within healthcare settings.
Consider the following scenario, which illustrates how these principles are applied in the care of Mr. John, a fifty-year-old teacher diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer.
Initially, Mr. John's...
1.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The 15th Anniversary of <i>Life</i>-Sepsis Trials.

Life (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

A Restrictive Versus a Liberal Transfusion Strategy in Patients With Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Secondary Analysis of TRAIN Randomized Clinical Trial.

Stroke·2025
Same author

End-of-life issues in the intensive therapy unit: 10 important points to remember.

European heart journal. Acute cardiovascular care·2025
Same author

Vasopressor Therapy.

Journal of clinical medicine·2024
Same author

Circulating Nucleosomes as a Novel Biomarker for Sepsis: A Scoping Review.

Biomedicines·2024
Same author

Association of severe mental illness and septic shock case fatality rate in patients admitted to the intensive care unit: A national population-based cohort study.

PLoS medicine·2023
Same journal

Evidence-Based Clinical Recommendations for the Appropriate Use of Diagnostic Tests in Pediatric Allergology: Focus on Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, and Keratoconjunctivitis Vernal.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same journal

Surgical and Transcatheter Approach of a Failed Mitral Valve Repair: A Comprehensive Review on Selecting the Most Suitable Approach.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same journal

Hybrid Metaheuristic Feature Selection for Breast Cancer Detection in Digital Mammography: A Feasibility Study with Nested Validation, Benchmarking, and External Stress Testing.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same journal

Identity Transformation and the Role of Accountability in Recovery from Problematic Pornography Use: A Phenomenological-Hermeneutical Study.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same journal

Does Early Surgical Treatment in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Have a Favorable Clinical Outcome and Impact on Quality of Life?

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same journal

Shear Wave Elastography in Musculoskeletal Imaging: A Narrative Review.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 29, 2025

An Educational Video Demonstration of How to Prone a Critically Ill Intubated Patient
07:16

An Educational Video Demonstration of How to Prone a Critically Ill Intubated Patient

Published on: November 30, 2022

3.6K

Ethical Lessons from an Intensivist's Perspective.

Jean-Louis Vincent1

  • 1Department of Intensive Care, Erasme Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1070 Brussels, Belgium.

Journal of Clinical Medicine
|March 25, 2022
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

The COVID-19 pandemic strained intensive care units (ICUs), forcing difficult ethical decisions regarding resource allocation and patient care. Lessons learned from these critical care challenges offer valuable insights for routine ICU management.

Keywords:
COVID-19communicationdistributive justiceintensive careproportionalityrationingwithholding

More Related Videos

Monitoring Lung Function with Electrical Impedance Tomography in the Intensive Care Unit
05:56

Monitoring Lung Function with Electrical Impedance Tomography in the Intensive Care Unit

Published on: September 6, 2024

3.9K
Halogenated Agent Delivery in Porcine Model of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome via an Intensive Care Unit Type Device
09:36

Halogenated Agent Delivery in Porcine Model of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome via an Intensive Care Unit Type Device

Published on: September 24, 2020

2.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 29, 2025

An Educational Video Demonstration of How to Prone a Critically Ill Intubated Patient
07:16

An Educational Video Demonstration of How to Prone a Critically Ill Intubated Patient

Published on: November 30, 2022

3.6K
Monitoring Lung Function with Electrical Impedance Tomography in the Intensive Care Unit
05:56

Monitoring Lung Function with Electrical Impedance Tomography in the Intensive Care Unit

Published on: September 6, 2024

3.9K
Halogenated Agent Delivery in Porcine Model of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome via an Intensive Care Unit Type Device
09:36

Halogenated Agent Delivery in Porcine Model of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome via an Intensive Care Unit Type Device

Published on: September 24, 2020

2.9K

Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Bioethics
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic significantly impacted intensive care units (ICUs) globally.
  • Increased patient admissions for COVID-19 led to shortages of beds, equipment, and staff.
  • This created immense pressure and ethical dilemmas for healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reflect on the major ethical aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic in ICUs.
  • To discuss critical issues such as resource allocation, rationing, and end-of-life decisions.
  • To highlight the importance of communication and staff support during crises.

Main Methods:

  • A reflective analysis of ethical challenges encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Examination of resource allocation and rationing strategies in critical care settings.
  • Discussion of end-of-life decision-making processes and their ethical implications.
  • Review of communication strategies and staff support mechanisms in high-pressure environments.

Main Results:

  • The pandemic necessitated difficult ethical decisions regarding the allocation of scarce ICU resources.
  • End-of-life care discussions became more frequent and ethically complex.
  • Effective communication and robust staff support were crucial for managing ethical distress.
  • These pandemic-induced ethical challenges mirror, and amplify, issues regularly faced in non-pandemic ICU care.

Conclusions:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical ethical challenges in ICU resource allocation and patient management.
  • Experiences gained offer valuable lessons for improving ethical practices and preparedness in routine critical care.
  • Addressing ethical dilemmas requires clear communication, supportive environments, and proactive planning.