The purpose of the study is to assess the dying process in critically ill patients with decision to withdraw invasive mechanical ventilation in anticipation of death and to compare effects of extubation and those of terminal weaning of mechanical ventilation on relatives and care givers. The investigators primary hypothesis is that extubation is associated with less symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorders in relatives, as compared to terminal weaning.
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Post traumatic Stress Disorder
Timeframe: three month after patient's death