Bridge to Nowhere: Can ECMO be Withdrawn Over Patient/Family Objections?

My January 2025 session at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons is available on demand here.

Introduction and Case Presentation
John Entwistle, III, MD PhD
 
The Ethical Dilemma, and What Constitutes Futility
Danton Char, MD, MAS
 
The Legal Dilemma: Who Has the Right to Decide?
Thaddeus M. Pope, JD, PhD, HEC-C

Moderators

John Entwistle, III, MD PhD

Panelists
John Entwistle, III, MD PhD
Danton Char, MD, MAS
Thaddeus M. Pope, JD, PhD, HEC-C
Scott Silvestry, MD

 
Panel Discussion / Audience Q&A