Do Not Resusitate
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Do Not Resuscitate 2
What does DNR stand for? Who has the right to make this decision? When should this be done? Whom will this effect? What is the negative and positive side s of a DNR?
DNR stands for do not resuscitate. When a person's heart stops beating then CPR is needed. This is called resuscitating the patient. It calls for chest compressions and ventilating the patient. In most cases a cardiac team, respiratory team or maybe even you will be the one to start CPR on the patient...