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To be resuscitated or not: the concepts in decision making.
1Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Amsterdam Academic Medical Center, The Netherlands. r.vos@amc.uva.nl
The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
|October 6, 2001
Summary
This article reviews evidence on withholding cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in hospitals. It discusses key factors and fundamental questions for making informed decisions about initiating resuscitation efforts.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Critical Care Medicine
- Clinical Decision-Making
Background:
- Withholding cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical clinical decision.
- Decisions require balancing patient autonomy and clinical status.
- Evidence-based guidance is needed for these complex situations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of scientific evidence supporting decisions to withhold CPR in hospitals.
- To explore the factors influencing resuscitation decisions.
- To present evidence related to fundamental questions in resuscitation decision-making.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific evidence.
- Analysis of factors influencing resuscitation decisions.
- Discussion of evidence supporting key questions in CPR.
Main Results:
- Evidence synthesis on factors like patient preference and clinical status.
- Identification of fundamental questions guiding resuscitation decisions.
- Presentation of supporting evidence for each question.
Conclusions:
- Informed decisions to withhold CPR require careful consideration of evidence.
- Patient preferences and clinical status are paramount.
- A structured approach using fundamental questions aids decision-making.
Keywords:
Death and Euthanasia