Quinlan Case Could Set Life and Death Precedent
In Morristown New Jersey testimony resumes in the Quinlan suit asking a court to remove a respirator from the comatose 21 year old Karen Quinlan The case raises who decides life and death for unconscious patients and may lead to a written unwritten law The judge will rule on unhooking the respirator with potential appeals to the US Supreme Court.
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Daniel R. Coburn
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Quinlan
New Jersey
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Wife Pulls Plug On Husband After Brain Hemorrhage
Kristin Kramer recounts decisions to end life support for her husband Robert, who died after a massive cerebral hemorrhage. She cites the Karen Quinlan case as influencing views on removing respirators, noting she would also pursue court action if no hope of recovery. Kidney and cornea donations helped four others.
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AMA backs Heimlich maneuver as life saving technique
The AMA commission endorses the Heimlich maneuver developed by Dr. Henry J. Heimlich for rescuing people choking on food or objects. The technique, now widely used, involves a sharp upward abdominal thrust to expel the obstructing item.
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AMA Commission
Chicago
Cincinnati
American Medical Association
Commission On Emergency Medical Services
Heimlich
United States
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