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European ECLS End-of-Life Practices Vary Widely, Exposing Gaps in Ethics and Palliative Support

MedXY Editorial Team•Jun 6, 2026•Critical Care
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This topic is best organized into a clinically oriented framework that moves from context to methods, then to practice-changing implications. A logical structure is: Highlights; Clinical context and why ECLS end-of-life decisions are uniquely difficult; Study design and survey methods; Key results, including who participates in decisions, how treatment is limited or withdrawn, and regional variation; Interpretation and clinical implications; Limitations and unanswered questions; Practical next steps for ICUs and ECLS programs; Conclusion; Funding and citation.

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