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October 10, 2025Neurocritical CareOpen Access

Prioritization of Ethical Themes When Surrogates Object to Technology Removal After Brain Death Determination

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EMElena MontagMKMatthew P. KirschenPNPamela Nathanson

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Overview

Narrative review identifies ethical values affecting surrogate objections to technology removal after brain death, highlighting institutional policies.

Key Points

  • Ethical values like dignity and respect influence institutional responses to surrogate objections, shaping policy decisions significantly.
  • A narrative review highlighted six ethical values relevant to responses to technology continuation requests after brain death declaration.
  • Hospitals must navigate diverse ethical principles and local constraints when formulating policies on brain death and surrogate authority.
  • Responses to surrogate requests for technology continuation may vary, indicating the need for tailored approaches in institutional policies.

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Montag et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e92b74531184d53775e323https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-025-02390-2
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