Decision to Withdraw ECMO from a Patient with Capacity

Abstract: Attendees will discuss the ethical reasons in support of and against unilateral withdrawal of ECMO from a patient with capacity requesting to remain on it. They will examine the lack of uniform policies or recommendations regarding withdrawal of ECMO from a patient with capacity across the US.

Continuing medical education credit will be available.

The Center for Bioethics & Health Law’s Clinical Ethics Forum brings together Pitt faculty (including law, medicine, nursing, and philosophy scholars), Pitt students, trainees, and UPMC staff for ethics discussions including journal clubs, policy discussions, and case conferences.