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Medicina Interna
Print version ISSN 0872-671X
Abstract
CARNEIRO, António H. and CARNEIRO, Rui. DNR (Do Not Resuscitate). Medicina Interna [online]. 2020, vol.27, n.2, pp.61-65. ISSN 0872-671X. https://doi.org/10.24950/P.Vista/277/19/2/2020.
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) is a medical order in end of life / imminent death situation in which it is established that, in a clearly identified patient, resuscitation should not be implemented (or even tried) in case of cardiac / respiratory arrest occurring or impending. Decision should be supported by a deliberative process, respecting wishes and values of the person and minimizing her/his suffering. DNR applies exclusively to cardiorespiratory arrest situations and when prescribed should be articulated with an individual and integrate care plan, adjusted to that person, to her / his circumstance and to the moment in which it is established.
Keywords : Advance Will Directives; Decision not to reanimate.