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Life, death, and birth: The complexity of care in a high-risk academic center [Symposium]

Abstract

A life cut tragically short, a growing fetus at the edge of viability and a young woman with two wishes, to become a mother and to be an organ donor. This presentation describes a case of somatic survival for 10-plus weeks and the quality care to provide a great outcome.

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Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Leah N. Blackwell, BSN, Department of Nursing, Specialty Services Service Line, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Fetal Survival, Quality Outcomes, Somatic Support

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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When parallel worlds collide: A story of providing quality care to achieve a mother's wishes

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

A life cut tragically short, a growing fetus at the edge of viability and a young woman with two wishes, to become a mother and to be an organ donor. This presentation describes a case of somatic survival for 10-plus weeks and the quality care to provide a great outcome.