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
DNACPR ('do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation') orders in patients with a fractured neck of femur who lack capacity.
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DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2017.0020
Abstract: Nationally, half of all deaths occur in hospital, with 94% having a 'do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation' (DNACPR) notice in place at the time of death. Recent court rulings have raised the profile of practices… read more here.
Keywords: capacity; attempt cardiopulmonary; dnacpr; cardiopulmonary resuscitation ... See more keywords