Objectives

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the entire End of Life (EOL) process
  • Utilizing resources made available to ED staff (RN & MD)
  • Demonstrate empathy by interacting and communicating with the family
  • Understanding the difference between a Coroner’s case and not a Coroner’s case
  • Demonstrate appropriate documentation
  • Demonstrate and discuss appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Case Scenario

  • Patch call comes to the ER: 2-month-old F, enroute with EMS
  • Unresponsive and CPR in progress. NO ROSC reported enroute.
  • Intubated but IV access not obtained.
  • Total time: 15-20min.
  • Time of arrival: approx. 2-5min.

Core Reading

EOL Objectives

Checklist

MD Cheat Sheet