European Society of Intensive Care Medicine guidelines on end of life and palliative care in the intensive care unit

. 2024 Oct 3;50(11):1740–1766. doi: 10.1007/s00134-024-07579-1

3.1. Recommendations/expert opinion on clinical application
Experts suggest that early palliative care including consultation with palliative care specialists for patients at high risk of morbidity and mortality in ICU might be useful in improving quality of life and enhancing alignment of care with patient goals. No sufficient level of evidence to allow a formal recommendation.

3.1. Recommendations/expert opinion on clinical application

Experts suggest that early palliative care including consultation with palliative care specialists for patients at high risk of morbidity and mortality in ICU might be useful in improving quality of life and enhancing alignment of care with patient goals.

No sufficient level of evidence to allow a formal recommendation.