SOG 8-09 DO Not Resuscitate Form

Question 1

-SOG 8-09 DO Not Resuscitate Form-

DNR- when personnel have been informed of the existence of a DNRC =, they shall

Answer 1

Obtain the DNRC from the patient family member or caregiver at the scene

Question 2

-SOG 8-09 DO Not Resuscitate Form-

DNR- the captain shall review and ensure the DNRC is valid by the presences of (5)

Answer 2

• serial number
• patients name
• tick box has been checked to identify that one of the conditions has been met
• a signature by physician or nurse
• the date the form was signed

Question 3

-SOG 8-09 DO Not Resuscitate Form-

DNR- Personnel shall perform a patient assessment and confirm

Answer 3

physical condition of patient

Question 4

-SOG 8-09 DO Not Resuscitate Form-

DNR- if the DNRC is valid personnel shall provide interventions or therapies considered necessary to provide comfort or alleviate pain. this may include

Answer 4

-oropharyngeal suctioning -oxygen

Question 5

-SOG 8-09 DO Not Resuscitate Form-

DNR- personnel shall also

Answer 5

• obtain information regarding medical history

- assist responding ambulance personnel and emergency agencies as required

Question 6

-SOG 8-09 DO Not Resuscitate Form-

DNR- Upon return to station

Answer 6

• the captain in charge will fully document the event in the remarks section of the MAR and document the serial number of the DNRC

Question 7

-SOG 8-09 DO Not Resuscitate Form-

DNR- in the unlikely event where a valid DNRC is not presented and the patients family of caregiver state that the patient has a DNRC and they refuse you access to patient

Answer 7

remain on scene until a ambulance arrives to transfer care