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  • Title: Severe head injuries: ethical aspects of management.
    Author: Jennett B.
    Journal: Br J Hosp Med; ; 47(5):354-7. PubMed ID: 1571733.
    Abstract:
    Treatment that results in death or survival with unacceptable disability should be minimized. A decision to limit treatment can sometimes be made within 48 hours. Failure to decide may deny intensive care to other patients who could benefit.
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