Speaker(s): 

Jessica Laubach, BS, RRT-ACCS, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Overview the biggest obstacles therapists struggle with regarding removal of life support.
•  Explain the two common methods of removing assistive ventilation.
•  Discuss the ethical dilemma's respiratory therapists face when managing both personal and professional beliefs with end of life and their roles in the end.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Katie Ritz RRT-NPS, Katelyn Green, Mark Williams, RN, BSN, and Dr Ronald Wong, DO have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None.