Question: how does baby doe rules affect the case of an...
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How
does Baby Doe rules affect the case of an infant being admitted to
NICU after mother suffered amniotic embolism resulting in her being
admitted to ICU herself. The embolism affected the newborn causing
anoxia with Apgars of 0. Baby was resuscitated but remains
unresponsive with major organ damage. He was placed on ventilator
with parenteral nutrition initiated. He has been weaned from the
ventilator and is unresponsive in all areas. Parents wish to
discontinue infant’s nutrition amd hydration. How does Baby Doe
rules affect this situation?
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