Abstract 12442: Exception to Consent in Pediatric Resuscitation Research: Exploring the Experiences of Substitute Decision Makers

Introduction: International research ethics standards endorse an exception to prospective informed consent for research in medical emergencies. While an exception to consent may be ethically justifiable to facilitate rigorous evaluation of time-sensitive interventions in acute life-threatening conditions, little information is available regarding the experiences of participants and substitute decision-makers (SDM). We sought to better …