OPM - DNACPR Workshop

Question 1

what does DNA CPR stand for

Answer 1

Do not attempt CPR

Question 2

why is it important to have a DNACPR discussion

Answer 2

informed consent
its not like TV

Question 3

who decides whether a patient gets a DNA CPR

Answer 3

doctor
NOT family or patient
they cannot insist on CPR against doctors wishes

Question 4

what does a DNA CPR

Answer 4

ONLY that you will not be resuscitated
does not mean care will stop
NOT end of life
NOT palliative
NOT ‘let you die’

Question 5

if a patient goes into cardiac arrest and you dont know if they have a DNA CPR. what do you do?

Answer 5

start CPR
if you find a DNA CPR - stop
HAVE to inform family that CPR was started

Question 6

what do you do if a severly unwell patient want CPR against doctors wishes

Answer 6

leave respect form blank
escalate up to senior IMMEDIATELY
push for resus or ITU bed

Question 7

if a doctor decides a patient is not for CPR do they have to tell family

Answer 7

NO
HAVE to ATTEMPT to communicate with family. But ultimately doctors decision. Still have to try and inform them

Question 8

if a patient had a DNR from previous admission is it valid

Answer 8

not necessarily - have to re confirm the decision