Transfer of DNR orders to the ED from extended care facilities
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2017.02.007
Abstract: Purpose/objective With an elderly and chronically ill patient population visiting the emergency department, it is important to know patients’ wishes regarding care preferences and advanced directives. Ohio law states DNR orders must be transported with… read more here.
Keywords: extended care; dnr; transfer dnr; dnr order ... See more keywords
Do Not Resuscitate in the Operating Room
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DOI: 10.1097/nur.0000000000000551
Abstract: In 1990, the passing of the Patient Self-Determination Act by Congress has federally mandated healthcare organizations reimbursed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to discuss advanced directives with patients and/or their surrogates. Respect… read more here.
Keywords: dnr orders; resuscitate operating; operating room; advanced directives ... See more keywords
Do-not-resuscitate orders in patients with community-acquired pneumonia: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12890-020-01236-1
Abstract: Background To investigate the use of do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders in patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and the association with mortality. Methods We assembled a cohort of 1317 adults hospitalized with radiographically confirmed CAP in… read more here.
Keywords: order; community acquired; mortality; orders patients ... See more keywords