CBC-HB-MCV
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If patient has only DNR form signed, this means he can still be intubated in need?
DNR vs DNI form?
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DNR means do not resuscitate in the event of cardiac arrest which would also include intubation during an arrest.
However, a patient with a DNR designation could be intubated in pre-arrest respiratory failure scenarios. For example a patient with worsening respiratory on status who is on CPAP that requires intubation and mechanical ventilation before an actual cardiac arrest occurs.
Source: Differentiating DNI from DNR: combating code status conflation
However, a patient with a DNR designation could be intubated in pre-arrest respiratory failure scenarios. For example a patient with worsening respiratory on status who is on CPAP that requires intubation and mechanical ventilation before an actual cardiac arrest occurs.
Source: Differentiating DNI from DNR: combating code status conflation
