Resuscitation or not? What would you want in this situation?!
Question: Resuscitation or not? What would you want in this situation?
Answers:
in a situation like that i would choose not to be resuscitated.
DNR for me
The problem here is a decision cannot be made at that time. the patient would might not be considered able to make an informed decision. A DNR and even the wish to have a DNR needs to be discussed prior to the potential to need one. In addition a power of attorney needs to be in place which would be medical power of attorney not durable power of attorney so that someone can make this decision for you if the need arises. I might add that a DNR order needs to be prepared and signed by both patient or the power of attorney and the physician and that these are only valid for one year. You can also do this at time of admission if the patient doesn't present with what is considered a positive prognosis.
EMT Paramedic