Characteristics and outcomes of patients with do-not-resuscitate and physician orders for life-sustaining treatment in a medical intensive care unit: a retrospective cohort study

Characteristics and outcomes of patients with do-not-resuscitate and physician orders for life-sustaining treatment in a medical intensive care unit: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background In the intensive care unit (ICU), we may encounter patients who have completed a Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) or a Physician Orders to Stop Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) document. However, the characteristics of ICU patients who choose DNR/POLST are not well understood. Methods W...

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Main Authors: Song-I Lee, Ye-Rin Ju, Da Hyun Kang, Jeong Eun Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Do not resuscitate
Medical treatment
Life-sustaining treatment
Risk factors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-024-01375-w

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