Ethical decision making for critically ill infants in eight Asian countries: an international survey

Key Points

• Diverse ethical decision making was observed across eight Asian countries for critically ill infants.
• Specifically, decisions differed significantly concerning infants born at 22-25 weeks gestation across countries.
• This international survey explored the variety of ethical frameworks used in neonatal care settings.
• The findings highlight the need for a responsive ethical approach tailored to regional differences in critical care.

Abstract