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F T McCarthy1, A Kenis1, E Parravicini1
1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, United States.
Frontiers in Pediatrics
|October 12, 2023
Summary
This study outlines guidelines for perinatal palliative care, focusing on comfort for infants with life-limiting conditions. It details strategies for assessing and providing care to these vulnerable newborns and their families.
Area of Science:
- Perinatal Medicine
- Palliative Care
- Neonatal Medicine
Background:
- Palliative care provides comfort to patients with life-limiting conditions.
- Perinatal palliative care addresses the unique needs of infants unable to communicate.
- Existing guidelines are needed for this specialized field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present guidelines for perinatal palliative care based on 15 years of experience.
- To describe essential tools and strategies for comfort-focused infant care.
- To support families throughout the perinatal journey with life-limiting diagnoses.
Main Methods:
- Review of a 15-year experience from a Neonatal Comfort Care Program.
- Development of guidelines for assessing and providing comfort.
- Focus on infants diagnosed in utero, at the cusp of viability, or critically ill.
Main Results:
- Established a framework for perinatal comfort care.
- Identified key strategies for infant comfort assessment.
- Provided a model for family-centered perinatal care.
Conclusions:
- Perinatal palliative care is crucial for infants with life-limiting conditions.
- Guidelines derived from extensive experience can enhance infant comfort.
- A structured approach supports families facing difficult perinatal journeys.
Keywords:
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