In April 2022, 81-year old Celeste Salanitri died twelve days after being resuscitated by paramedics. Unfortunately, she never wanted to be resuscitated in the first place. Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) laws – and the accompanying forms and rules – can be confusing. In this episode, Nick and Samantha explain what DNR is – and is not – and explore the legal, ethical and clinical implications of DNRs for EMS providers. Please like, comment, and subscribe!
Links:
Walser, A. (2022, May 9). “She Didn’t Want to Be Resuscitated”: Family Says Paramedics Ignoring DNR Order Led to Suffering, ABC Action News/WFTS Tampa Bay https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/i-team-investigates/she-didnt-want-to-be-resuscitated-family-says-paramedics-ignoring-dnr-order-led-to-suffering
State of Florida Do Not Resuscitate Order: https://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/trauma-system/_documents/dnro-form-multi-lingual2004bwyw.pdf
State of Florida Frequently Asked Questions About a Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO): https://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/trauma-system/_documents/dnro-faq.pdf
Pope, T., Unwanted Medical Treatment, https://www.thaddeuspope.com/unwantedtreatment.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In April 2022, 81-year old Celeste Salanitri died twelve days after being resuscitated by paramedics. Unfortunately, she never wanted to be resuscitated in the first place. Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) laws – and the accompanying forms and rules – can be confusing. In this episode, Nick and Samantha explain what DNR is – and is not – and explore the legal, ethical and clinical implications of DNRs for EMS providers. Please like, comment, and subscribe!
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