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<p>Dealing with dying and death is an integral part of working in an intensive care unit, yet time pressure and workload often leave little room for emotional processing. A&#xa0;shared moment of silence offers intensive care staff the opportunity to pause after a&#xa0;patient’s death, to uphold dignity, and to foster team reflection. This article explores the origin and significance of the ritual, summarizes the current evidence, and provides practical recommendations for its implementation—including appropriate language, involvement of relatives, framework conditions, and evaluation. The moment of silence does not replace structural support measures (e.g., supervision or ethical consultations) but can serve as a&#xa0;meaningful complement to them.</p>

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Die Schweigeminute als Ritual in der Intensivmedizin

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    2026年1月8日

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  • Theresa Meyer-Natus

摘要

Dealing with dying and death is an integral part of working in an intensive care unit, yet time pressure and workload often leave little room for emotional processing. A shared moment of silence offers intensive care staff the opportunity to pause after a patient’s death, to uphold dignity, and to foster team reflection. This article explores the origin and significance of the ritual, summarizes the current evidence, and provides practical recommendations for its implementation—including appropriate language, involvement of relatives, framework conditions, and evaluation. The moment of silence does not replace structural support measures (e.g., supervision or ethical consultations) but can serve as a meaningful complement to them.