DO NOT RESUSCITATE Flashcards
1
Q
Patient viability
A
If there is any possibility that life exists or when in doubt: RESUSCITATE
2
Q
Do not resuscitate if:
A
Decapitation
3
Q
Do not resuscitate if:
A
Decomposition
4
Q
Do not resuscitate if:
A
Rigor mortis
5
Q
Do not resuscitate if:
A
Dependent lividity
6
Q
Do not resuscitate if:
A
Injuries that are conclusively incompatible with life
Such as massive head and/or chest injuries
7
Q
Multiple casualties
A
Begin START triage
8
Q
Living will
A
Do not accept
Begin resuscitation
9
Q
POST or DNR orders issued by patient’s physician
A
Visualize the signed POST/DNR form
Do not resuscitate
Contact medical control
10
Q
Patient’s Doctor wishes DNR
A
If patient’s doctor is immediately available, do not resuscitate, and contact medical control
