Ethische Aspekte beim Management von Patienten mit Lebererkrankung auf der Intensivstation

Especially in terms of alcohol-related liver cirrhosis, discussions quickly arise in times of scarce resources about the justification for carrying out (prolonged) intensive care measures.

The following review aims to address ethical aspects specifically in patients with liver cirrhosis in the intensive care unit. A possible structured approach is presented.

A general recommendation is not possible. Ultimately, decisions remain on a case-by-case basis and have to take a wide variety of perspectives into account.