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Age in critical care triage

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Age in critical care triage Pediatrics In the newest contribution to Pediatrics "Ethics Rounds," Antiel et al. consider whether pediatric patients should be prioritized for life-saving treatment, such as ECMO, if such treatment needs to be rationed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Three groups of commentators agree that younger individuals should be prioritized and that giving less priority to older individuals does not imply they have lower quality of life or social worth. The commentators differ in the details. READ MORE

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