Baby Q was born on July 15, 2019 in a small community hospital in Santa Rosa Beach. She was born without hands or feet. Her elbows are permanently splayed outward. She has significant respiratory problems that are probably reversible and is now on a ventilator. A CAT scan did not reveal any brain damage. Baby Q has recently been transferred to FGCU Hospital for treatment. If the ventilator is removed while she still has respiratory troubles, she will die. When appraised of her medical condition late Friday night by the resident, her mom asked you to end all treatment. What would you decide on Baby Q’s care? Why? What is your recommendation as to what should be done?
[Verified Answer]: Baby Q was born on July 15, 2019 in a…
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