What procedures are and are not preformed if the patient presents a DNR?
• Do not resuscitate (DNR) means, for the patient in cardiac or respiratory arrest, NO chest compressions, ventilation, defibrillation, endotracheal intubation, or medications. • If the patient is NOT in cardiac or respiratory arrest, full treatment for all injuries, pain, difficult or insufficient breathing, hemorrhage and/or other medical conditions must be provided. • Relief of choking caused by a foreign body is usually appropriate, although if breathing has stopped, ventilation should not be assisted. • CPR must be initiated if no Out of Hospital or facility DNR is presented. If a DNR order is presented after CPR has been started, stop CPR. • For unusual situations or questions on individual patient circumstances, contact medical control.
